Lebanon council approves annexation of 313.585 acres, OKs final plat; advances soccer field agreements and proclaims Oct. 14 Charlie Kirk Day

The Lebanon City Council on Oct. 14 approved annexation of 313.585 acres from Turtle Creek Township to the city to support a proposed development and adopted a final plat consolidating property at 130 East Main Street, while also advancing first readings of two five‑year field‑use agreements and passing a resolution proclaiming Oct. 14, 2025, as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance.

Council action on the annexation — Ordinance 2025‑099 — accepted the Schwartz property into the city and was approved by roll call with one abstention. Mayor Messer said council has debated density and growth and urged context for the public, noting council’s effort to “control the growth in Lebanon” while balancing property owners’ rights. The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑097, a final plat consolidating parcels at 130 East Main Street, and declared an emergency to effect the sale and lot reconfiguration.

Why it matters: the annexation and the plat change reshape land available for development north of the city and on a downtown lot, respectively. Council members said the Schwartz annexation is intended to support a proposed radar development approved by Warren County and aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan recommendations for the Miller Road corridor. The measures will affect future land‑use discussions, infrastructure planning and talks with the school district.

Most important actions and outcomes

- Annexation — Ordinance 2025‑099: Approved. The ordinance accepts…