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Middletown council hears strong resident opposition, declines support for Todd Holmes 86-acre plan
Summary
Residents packed a public hearing to oppose Todd Holmes' proposal for a 217‑home development and commercial parcel on an 86.086‑acre site; Planning Commission had recommended denial and council members signaled they would not approve the plan as submitted.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Dozens of residents opposed a proposed map amendment and preliminary development plan from developer Todd Holmes to build about 217 single‑family homes and a commercial outparcel on an 86.086‑acre site, telling City Council on Aug. 5 the proposal conflicts with the area’s existing low‑density character and strains roads and schools.
The plan, which would rezone the parcel from R‑1 (low‑density residential) to a Planned Development District, drew sustained criticism at a public hearing and from the city’s Planning Commission, which voted 6‑0 to recommend denial. Claire Fetters, the city planner, told council the application requests multiple waivers to lot size, setback and materials standards and that staff and…
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