Planning commission approves Fish Creek lot split, Chick‑fil‑A modification and Hudson Drive revisions

The Stow City Planning Commission unanimously approved three development items at its meeting: a Fish Creek Road minor subdivision to split the Balicinos property, a modification to an approved Chick‑fil‑A site plan in the Kent Road development, and a modification to the Natalia/Hudson Drive independent living plan.

Fish Creek Road lot split (PC2025‑009) Staff described an application to split a 4.72‑acre parcel at 4657 Fish Creek Road that contains the Balicinos building and a pet care facility. The proposal would create two parcels: Parcel A to contain the Balicinos building and Parcel B, the rear lot, which would not have street frontage. Staff identified two variances required for the split: a rear parking setback variance (parking roughly 4 feet from a new rear property line where 10 feet is required) and a variance for Parcel B to have no lot frontage where 20 feet is required. Engineering recommended a condition that an agreement be submitted to maintain the existing stormwater basin on Parcel B to meet the original design criteria for Parcel A prior to approval. Commissioners approved the minor subdivision by roll call.

Chick‑fil‑A site plan modification (PC2025‑0104285) Commissioners approved a modification to the previously approved multi‑tenant development on Kent Road that contains Sheetz, two rear retail buildings and a Chick‑fil‑A. The modification reduces total parking from 82 to 75 spaces because of a redesigned front parking area and adds a second access drive configured as one‑way in/one‑way out. Two rear landscape islands were removed to accommodate vehicle delivery access (W/B‑60 truck turning was cited), and staff said landscaping and parking‑lot interior landscape percentages remain in compliance. The front building setback was adjusted from about 27 feet to 43 feet from Kent Road; side setbacks were increased in some locations. The applicant said the work will improve delivery maneuvers and operational circulation; a representative said construction is anticipated to begin in the fall. The commission approved the modification by roll call.

Hudson Drive (Natalia) modification (PC2025‑0114316) The commission approved changes to a previously approved phased independent‑living residential development behind the site outlined in red on the plan. The most recent approval had called for a total of 33 units across several three‑unit and one six‑unit building; the modification splits the six‑unit building into two three‑unit buildings so the overall plan will have 11 three‑unit buildings. Buildings were shifted slightly closer to Hudson Drive while still meeting the applicable 80‑foot setback; five parking spaces were relocated within the site. Staff said the changes responded to engineering and fire comments and that site clearing has already begun; the project representative said a preconstruction meeting with county sewer services was expected next week. The commission approved the modification by roll call.

All three motions passed by unanimous roll call votes (Mrs. Clancy, Mr. Wagner, Mrs. Treptow and Mr. Basic all voted yes). Staff noted engineering conditions and, in the case of the Fish Creek split, required documentation that will need to be submitted and recorded before final subdivision approval is completed.