Planning commission approves Sims Development density increase for Gables at Huber Heights

The Huber Heights Planning Commission on Oct. 10, 2025 approved a major change to the basic development plan for the Gables at Huber Heights, allowing Sims Development to increase the planned number of residential units from 74 to 91.

Staff said the request — listed in the record as case MC 2525 and covering property at Gables Way and State Route 201 — replaces five two-story buildings with five three-story townhome buildings while keeping the site footprint and parking ratio largely unchanged. “Staff recommends approval of the major change with no conditions,” a planning staff presenter told commissioners.

The change raises the tallest roof ridge on the site from about 33 feet to about 39.5 feet, according to materials shown to the commission, but the presenter said the buildings would be set further back from property lines so nearby houses to the north would have a larger setback than under the previously approved plan. Sims Development will reduce unit floor area to add the 17 units; staff noted the building widths will be slightly narrower and the overall parking ratio will remain the same.

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