Planning commission approves two replats and a coffee drive‑through kiosk; motions advance to recordation and permits

The Huber Heights Planning Commission approved three agenda items on July 8: two replat requests affecting Carriage Trails (RP 25‑14 and RP 25‑15) and a detailed development plan (DDP 25‑17) for a 7 Brew drive‑through coffee kiosk at 765 Old Troy Pike. Each action passed on a 4‑0 roll call.

RP 25‑14 — small replat to provide access The first replat (RP 25‑14), filed by Carriage Apartments LLC, covered about 0.057 acres adjacent to Carriage Trails Parkway at River Birch Street and was presented to the commission as a narrow sliver of right‑of‑way to create access to Carriage Trails Parkway. Aaron Sorrell, planning staff, said the property is zoned Planned Mixed Use and that the replat will be followed by right‑of‑way dedication and a future subdivision. Staff reported no engineering or fire department comments and recommended approval. A motion by Commissioner Johnson (seconded by Commissioner Schomper) passed on a 4‑0 roll call. Sorrell said the applicant will submit final documents for signature and recordation with the county.

RP 25‑15 — consolidating green space in Carriage Trails The second replat (RP 25‑15), submitted by DCEC Land Company LLC, consolidates remnants of green space along the east side of Carriage Trails into two lots totaling about 33.8 acres. Kent Donaway, representing Carriage Trails, told the commission the change “consolidates this so it can actually be platted as green space” and that the parcels are part of a permanent public‑access green‑space agreement the developer made with the city. Donaway said the developer currently owns the land and that at some future point portions could be transferred to the homeowners association or, by agreement, used for a future fire station location. Staff recommended approval; the commission approved the replat 4‑0 (motion by Commissioner Schomper, seconded by Commissioner Johnson). The applicant will route plats for signature and record them with Miami County.

DDP 25‑17 — 7 Brew drive‑through kiosk at Old Troy Pike The commission approved a detailed development plan for a 510‑square‑foot prefabricated 7 Brew drive‑through coffee kiosk, including a 277‑square‑foot walk‑in cooler, on a narrow parcel at 765 Old Troy Pike north of Taylorsville Road. Planning staff noted the use is drive‑through only, with no indoor seating, and that the applicant’s submittal already met the city’s landscaping and signage requirements; staff recommended approval. The site includes a queuing lane long enough for about 14 vehicles; staff said the kiosk will improve landscaping and replace an underused parcel that is sometimes used for truck parking. The commission approved the detailed plan 4‑0 (motion by Commissioner Schomper, seconded by Commissioner Johnson). The applicant will submit zoning and building permits and pursue construction and opening later this year.

Votes at a glance - RP 25‑14 (Carriage Apartments LLC): Approved 4‑0. Motion moved by Commissioner Johnson; second by Commissioner Schomper. Purpose: replat 0.057 acres to provide access to Carriage Trails Parkway; staff recommended approval; applicant to record with county. - RP 25‑15 (DCEC Land Company LLC / Carriage Trails): Approved 4‑0. Motion moved by Commissioner Schomper; second by Commissioner Johnson. Purpose: consolidate green‑space remnants into two plats (about 33.8 acres); may be transferred to HOA or retained for future city needs; staff recommended approval; applicant to record with Miami County. - DDP 25‑17 (Brew Team Ohio / 7 Brew): Approved 4‑0. Motion moved by Commissioner Schomper; second by Commissioner Johnson. Purpose: detailed development plan for a drive‑through coffee kiosk at 765 Old Troy Pike; staff recommended approval; applicant to apply for permits and aim to open by year‑end.

Ending Staff told the commission these items are largely procedural next steps: recording plats or submitting permits and final engineering. Commissioners approved minutes and staff briefed the panel on upcoming filings (additional Carriage Trails phases and a possible apartment project).