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Residents press township on roadside vegetation, drainage easement disputes and looming Mounts Road development
Summary
Public commenters told trustees about vegetation blocking sightlines on Zoar Road, an HOA drainage‑easement dispute and concerns about a long‑planned Mounts Road development; township staff said county stormwater typically handles easement issues and requested substantiation of damages.
Two residents used public comment at the Aug. 20 meeting to raise safety and property concerns that they asked the township to address.
Brad Turner (1391 Huntwick Lane) asked the board to investigate vegetation encroaching near the intersection of Tallon Court and Zoar Road. Turner said he trimmed branches himself and worried about vehicle speeds; he requested the township check which jurisdiction — village, county or township — is responsible for clearing the right‑of‑way. "Some of the vegetation there has grown further out... when I was standing there trimming those branches off, these cars are whizzing by me," Turner said. Township members agreed to check with the county engineer about jurisdiction and follow up with the resident.
Turner also raised a separate HOA dispute over a drainage easement where fence posts may intersect a swale. Trustees and staff said county stormwater typically handles drainage‑easement issues; staff asked the resident to provide documentation of any property damage before further action.
Another commenter, who identified himself as "Buckeye Marv," raised several neighborhood items including sidewalk repairs and the planned months‑long Stevens Road bridge closure. He also expressed concern about a nearby, long‑approved development commonly referred to during the meeting as Stottler 2 on Mounts Road. Staff said the plan was approved long ago and that county road improvements and funding remain prerequisites to major construction; a precise development timeline was not provided.
Trustees and staff urged residents to submit photos and written substantiation for drainage damage and said they will coordinate with the county engineer when right‑of‑way jurisdiction is unclear.
The board did not take immediate action during the meeting beyond pledging to follow up with county staff and to provide detour and traffic information related to the Stevens Road project.
