Council approves major change to Gable Way, increasing units from 74 to 91
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Summary
The Huber Heights City Council approved a major change (MC25‑25) allowing Sims Development to alter the remaining Gable Way townhome buildings to increase total units from 74 to 91 by reducing unit square footage and adding building height; staff said setbacks and buffering to the north will increase to mitigate impacts.
Huber Heights on Nov. 10 adopted a major change to the basic development plan for the Gable Way development that increases density from 74 to 91 units (MC25‑25). Staff explained the change replaces five two‑story buildings with five three‑story buildings that are narrower in footprint but set back farther from the northern property line, and that parking ratios remain unchanged. Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval; council members asked about buffering and screening for adjacent properties and were told existing landscaping buffers will remain and can be revisited during the detailed plan review.
Why it mattered: The project increases residential density on an already approved site but keeps the development footprint similar while adding height. Staff noted the site previously had entitlements closer to 130 units before the 2022 basic development plan and that the proposed change restores some density while increasing setbacks to reduce neighbor impact.
Council action: Council waived the second reading and adopted the major change by unanimous vote (9–0). The council also discussed the CRA/CRA-like tax split and asked staff to return with documentation about how exemptions and benefits are divided between developer and public if needed.