Planning Commission approves minor modification for Kono office building, adds lane‑closure condition for Colonel Glen

The Beavercreek Planning Commission approved a minor modification to PUD O6‑1 to alter building placement and related site layout for a previously approved two‑story 44,000‑square‑foot office building, and added a condition requiring the applicant to coordinate with the city engineer to minimize lane closures on Colonel Glen Highway during construction.

Background and changes: City staff explained that city council previously approved the overall project in November. The modification repositions the building on the lot and changes setbacks (for example, the east setback moves from about 85 feet to roughly 21 feet in the revised plan), increases the western setback and shifts stormwater management slightly southwest. The project remains above the required minimum off‑street parking — staff reported the site still meets the required minimum (147) despite losing one parking space. The applicant also removed a previously proposed access from Colonel Glen and will have a single primary access off Eastside Drive.

Technical and environmental review: Staff noted stormwater calculations and retention details were submitted in February and are under city engineering review. The city engineer confirmed the re‑submitted calculations and said potential high groundwater at the site is noted in the plans, and that contract and construction measures to control surface and ground water during the work are the contractor’s responsibility. Staff will require any needed aeration or other controls for the wet retention pond and sign‑off from engineering before a zoning permit is released.

Commission discussion and added condition: Commissioners and staff discussed construction hours and potential impacts on Colonel Glen traffic during mobilization (cranes, oversized loads). At the commission’s request the applicant agreed to new condition language that the applicant will work with the city engineer on any potential lane closures on Colonel Glen Highway "to minimize disruption to traffic along Colonel Glen Highway." The commission approved the modified plans and attached that coordination requirement as an additional condition.

Applicant comments: John Kopelcheck, representing the applicant, said access will be from Eastside Drive and that the project team has built many nearby developments without requiring lane closures on Colonel Glen; he noted that some special operations (e.g., crane placement) are scheduled in advance when needed.

Outcome and next steps: The commission voted to approve the minor modification with the added condition. Engineering will complete its review of stormwater and permitting, and the applicant must obtain any required right‑of‑way or utility permits and adhere to the city’s construction coordination requirements before work within the public right‑of‑way proceeds.

Ending: The commission’s added coordination requirement aims to reduce construction impacts on a heavily traveled corridor while allowing the previously approved office development to proceed with the revised building placement.