Council takes public comment on proposal to rezone 2325 Wilmington Pike from Office to Business Park

City staff told Kettering City Council on Tuesday that a staff‑initiated request to rezone 2325 Wilmington Pike from O (Office) to BP (Business Park) aligns the property's zoning with its existing building and planned uses.

Planner Dave Roller told council the site, city‑owned and home to the municipal courts and a building referred to as Building 46, was originally zoned O to encourage office uses. “This request simply brings into alignment expectations for the property, with the reality of the site,” Roller said, noting Building 46 has roll‑up doors, loading docks and is better suited to light‑industrial or business‑park tenants.

Roller said the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 7 and made the required findings, unanimously recommending approval by a 5‑0 vote. He also said the rezoning request is compliant with the city’s comprehensive plan and future land‑use map.

Mayor Peggy Lehner opened the public hearing and administered an oath to any speaker who intended to testify. No members of the public indicated they wished to speak during the hearing. Council closed the public hearing and took no immediate vote; Roller said council will consider legislation on the rezoning at a future meeting.

The application was identified in the record as initiated by city staff, with Tom Robillard, the city’s director of planning and development, named as the applicant. The staff presentation included map graphics showing the municipal court building and Building 46 within the Kettering Business Park.

No council action was taken Tuesday to rezone the property; the matter will return for formal legislative consideration.