Heath planning commission tables proposed 11-acre planned development after concerns on design, traffic and undefined parcel

Developers seeking a Planned Development (PD) zoning for an 11.06‑acre tract near Lawrence Drive and Heath Hawk Drive returned to the City of Heath Planning and Zoning Commission on April 12 to present a concept plan showing eight lots for retail and office uses, including a proposed PNC bank with a drive‑through, medical offices, a daycare and supporting retail.

The applicant, Grant Keller of Vicara Ventures, told commissioners the project is intended to follow Heath’s aesthetic and that the concept plan is a framework for future tenant discussions: “we do think that, you know, this development will be beneficial to the city of Heath.” He said the design is conceptual and that tenant interest will further refine building footprints and uses.

Commissioners and staff focused much of the hearing on design standards, traffic and site details. Several…