Commission Approves Landscaping Plans and Community Center at Stickney Avenue

The Toledo City Plan Commission convened on August 14, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, including landscaping approvals and special use permits. The meeting began with a review of Mr. Merman's request regarding landscaping, where the commission agreed to leave final approval to the discretion of the plan director.

The discussion then shifted to traffic conditions, with a consensus that while traffic-related decisions could be somewhat discretionary, they would still require sign-off from the plan director. The commission confirmed that the Division of Transportation had accepted the proposed language regarding these changes. Lisa was tasked with adding this language to the official documents.

Following these discussions, the commission opened the floor for public comments. No audience members expressed support or opposition to the case at hand, and there were no prior communications received regarding the matter, aside from a letter included in the commissioners' packets.

The conversation returned to landscaping specifics, particularly concerning the hedges around a retention pond. Mr. Mernon confirmed that the height and nature of the hedges would be subject to some discretion, which was accepted by the commission.

After addressing all questions, the commission moved to a vote on case SUP25-0022. The motion to approve the application was made and seconded, and the commission unanimously approved the request.

The meeting proceeded to the second agenda item, case SUP25-0021, which involved a special use permit for a new community center at 2405 Stickney Avenue. Staff recommended approval for this case based on three outlined reasons, which were to be discussed further in the meeting.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the commission's collaborative approach to decision-making, with a focus on ensuring that all necessary approvals and considerations were addressed before moving forward with community developments.