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Staff told the commission the property is in the UCC (Urban Core Central) subdistrict; staff amended the report to note the applicant had withdrawn a proposed daycare component and that Downtown Middletown Incorporated was the only external commenter. Staff said the applicant's business plan and other submitted documents referenced after-school and summer programming for children with disabilities and behavioral issues, as well as charitable distribution activities. Staff and commissioners expressed concern the applicant's description of services remained unclear: the application had previously been denied in August because counseling or medical-services elements were not disclosed in the zoning application, and some written materials still appeared to describe services that could be construed as counseling or childcare.

Commissioners also noted possible issues with food service and required health and building permits. Staff said the applicant had told the city she began operations in June 2024 but was not using the property at the moment due to billing or access issues; staff also reported the applicant called shortly before the meeting asking for a continuance and said she might sign a different lease soon. Based on the unclear scope of operations, outstanding questions about licensing and health-code requirements, and the staff recommendation, the commission moved to deny the conditional use.

The record notes staff encouraged the applicant to work with the health department and Community and Economic Development staff to identify an appropriate location and confirm required permits before reapplying; staff and commissioners said they did not want to stifle charitable activity but emphasized zoning and health requirements must be met.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting 04.09.2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Middletown Planning Commission voted 5-0 April 9 to deny a conditional use application for Key Better Day Society at 1342 Central Avenue because staff and commissioners found the proposed scope of services unclear and raised outstanding licensing and health-code questions.","taxTitle","Middletown City Council, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio","taxId",68987,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270625,"Planning Commission approves 59-unit townhome final development plan with conditions discussed",1065,940000,2005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3033128-cdcbc7ba352bfdb9aa9b6bef33093e1c&start=940&end=2005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3033128-cdcbc7ba352bfdb9aa9b6bef33093e1c/thumbnail_940000.jpg","/articles/6270625/Ohio/Planning-Commission-approves-59-unit-townhome-final-development-plan-with-conditions-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270625-9ec934bb096a7ca3d27a411941482e0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770519696&Signature=Mwz3g4QgwVQ9ebi0OChKqXdoul-e1IhuT4PtWVktoHwRRNFgEuefX6J-TnZqfT9R-MLHIxcpiiUXVrU~MlbENomHy0M7EDvxBs4G7vOYIWdXTqpo7ftUNCRebR2cmE0oMc8xCDaU4SbxM8Gti68wBlvudqgKnQZEAKdXWMpqf89c82cuSgYdk3RTClGrOywK6LhP~BKC0EL0CySLHAxsM2YvaH3ZYwbMoYKWSNBR420JTeOnqTJAWbSRyvED-wQHEuIwem-QNlTY0N-F3FxQalFOS3~bHyZz4FDPzzOnOvMJCTQSpzkUGjLXChpKum1Dtrl5zHavjLdlfmTKdiTk6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middletown Planning Commission voted 5-0 April 9 to approve a final development plan to build 59 townhome units on approximately 5.5 acres in the R-4 plan development district.

City staff said the plan — consistent with the preliminary approval the City Council had already authorized — proposes 59 units (a mix of 3-bedroom floor plans called Rowan and Sycamore), 200 parking spaces (an average of 3.39 spaces per unit counting garages and on-lot parking), and about 1.24 acres of open space for a density of roughly 10.3 units per acre. Building facades were described: first-floor brick veneer and second-floor vinyl siding; the final plan matches the previously approved preliminary plan except for reconfiguration of Unit 54 and a reduction in the number of units fronting Edgewood Street.

During the hearing commissioners asked the applicant about a detention/retention basin adjacent to a sidewalk and whether fencing or other safety barriers would be provided; the applicant said the basin square footage had increased in the redesign and offered to provide a low, split-rail-style fence along the basin edge if the commission preferred. Commissioners also asked about internal sidewalks, dog-park and seating elements shown in the preliminary plan, and use of existing vegetation along the property's rear edge; the applicant said sidewalks would be provided on one side of internal streets and that existing vegetation would be preserved where healthy. Staff recommended approval, and the applicant said the design changes and working with staff had made the units more attainable in price.

The commission motioned and approved the final development plan; the record shows the commission took no departmental objections and confirmed the items City Council requested at preliminary review had been addressed. The applicant and staff agreed to confirm details on fencing and coordination with Public Works for street-tree placement before construction permits are issued.","The Middletown Planning Commission approved a final development plan to construct 59 front-loaded townhomes on about 5.5 acres, with 200 parking spaces and a retention basin. Commissioners asked the applicant to confirm safety treatments around the detention basin and noted landscaping and sidewalk details.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270630,"Planning Commission denies conditional use for used car dealership at 3240 Yankee Road",711,215000,926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3033128-cdcbc7ba352bfdb9aa9b6bef33093e1c&start=215&end=926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3033128-cdcbc7ba352bfdb9aa9b6bef33093e1c/thumbnail_215000.jpg","/articles/6270630/Ohio/Planning-Commission-denies-conditional-use-for-used-car-dealership-at-3240-Yankee-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270630-7e75809a3abe88e640eb04a7502cfb24/orig.mp4?Expires=1770519696&Signature=V608UaZZ2rGO9EbZa61KENmz4vd0y0xaplrAoL7jvvNfT93AvTEH8ZoOP6GGooFEwJ0wk4YkfKLKpqd3q9bk4KcoDr~MOd-94yFtW4QVJJwFFTZHlN-lfIX~TO2wNWyzb2Aa4ZJMvFVRBna4mzCHQiw1nzY9oCipic4XSVpkL13SP6MWU4jKcm4JwReyD68bsCJAIYH9BGoc2hViiJdPDyBiJjkxyJ6u369ci6q5O5k8Vm5uSnLn9Iy7DFBcFYdoxjdL68Iww8SjnQj4Ap0U-An8cAc0HiKtccJQPH7076eXRgvlHQ7OsUiag6HjGU22SdwCv0ZnME34gBR2DPxpOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middletown Planning Commission voted 5-0 April 9 to deny a conditional use application to operate a used car dealership at 3240 Yankee Road.

City staff told the commission the property is zoned B-2 (community business) and is substantially smaller than the 4-acre lot size the zoning district anticipates for certain commercial uses; staff recommended denial based on the comprehensive plan and the city's desire for uses with higher W-2 withholding (stronger payroll/tax base) than a small automotive sales lot. Staff said prior automotive sales at the address had been treated as a nonconforming use and that a nonconforming use ceases if not active for more than 12 months.

Commission discussion noted the parcel has been vacant for roughly two years in the city's records and that Google Street View suggested low recent activity. Commissioners also discussed that several small car lots exist in the vicinity but said the commission must implement the comprehensive plan goals and staff recommendations when feasible. Commissioners ultimately made and seconded a motion to deny; no members voted in favor. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during the hearing.

Action recorded: motion to deny conditional use for automotive sales at 3240 Yankee Road — denied 5-0. The staff report and the commission record state that denial was based on the city's future land use guidance and the staff recommendation that a different commercial use would better serve Middletown's fiscal and planning goals.","The Middletown Planning Commission denied a conditional use application to allow a used car dealership at 3240 Yankee Road, citing the city's comprehensive plan and staff recommendation that a higher-wage commercial use would better meet future land-use goals.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270634,"Planning Commission accepts applicant's withdrawal of major amendment application",62,143000,205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3033128-cdcbc7ba352bfdb9aa9b6bef33093e1c&start=143&end=205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3033128-cdcbc7ba352bfdb9aa9b6bef33093e1c/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6270634/Ohio/Planning-Commission-accepts-applicants-withdrawal-of-major-amendment-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270634-db3c536625d77b4fbab69db278e5586e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770519696&Signature=kqfy0k2RZDd51n0Cg75QLpH8G4o~WtjZfN7PD3-f-jx4t082mxRyiYBFHBfhsoUFhSwBKyMp6wSeJ7krsfwnc~z8xOagbAM~YNnJWk3xR0ZcKts5UP1M3668oN0y0WzqA5W4zOS6odfxIhfTGP-Fq7XfegHxiUPaR2d~MZASVLcpNlQTyh1QGGu4plzDYGW8MTs~xZXAFpHr4Nj0ZizhOvJkgBRo~hNB4NN7zPKPFgTtnb6T-iXvVcNTO1OeqZCAcdDzAxC-ZA4KMev41CbZRVoousG6ilGDqUxnwl6geHPBX8K3VBQglVH5wsV5M9iDUl~shruYG2pyRLxBFJFliQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middletown Planning Commission voted unanimously April 9 to accept an applicant's request to withdraw a publicly noticed application for a major amendment to a planned development.

Staff reported the commission received an email the evening before the hearing asking to withdraw the application; because the proposal had already been publicly noticed, the commission still had to vote on the request. The commission chair called for a motion to accept the withdrawal, commissioners voted, and the item was removed from the agenda.

The staff presenter told the commission that, although the application was withdrawn, the public notice required the formal vote. No public comments were offered on the item at the hearing. The commission moved immediately to the next agenda item following the vote.

The commission record shows a unanimous vote to accept withdrawal. No further paperwork or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes; staff indicated they would process the withdrawal in accordance with the Middletown Development Code.","The Middletown Planning Commission voted unanimously to accept an applicant's request to withdraw a publicly noticed application for a major amendment to a planned development after staff reported the withdrawal arrived by email the evening before the hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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