Kettering Planning Commission reviews comprehensive plan feedback from well-attended public open house

The Kettering Planning Commission meeting on May 5, 2025, highlighted significant community engagement and ongoing development projects in the city. A key focus was the recent public open house for the comprehensive plan, which saw an impressive turnout and active participation from residents. Planning Director Mr. Holmesy noted that the feedback received exceeded expectations, indicating strong community interest in local planning efforts. The steering committee is set to meet on May 8 to further discuss these comments and provide updates to the commission.

In addition to the comprehensive plan discussions, the meeting addressed several notable construction projects. The demolition of the former Pappetos and Kawasaki buildings on Wilmington Pike is underway, with the city either having acquired or in the process of acquiring these sites. Furthermore, the former Burger King site near the Wilmington-Dorothy intersection is being redeveloped into a new restaurant, promising to enhance the area.

The commission also anticipates a public hearing for a conditional use application regarding proposed apartments at Research Park, which is expected to generate a detailed staff report for the next meeting. Overall, the meeting underscored a busy and productive year ahead for Kettering, with city officials expressing optimism about the community's involvement and the positive changes on the horizon.