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Commission approves rezoning of 5-acre parcel despite public stormwater concerns
Summary
The commission approved Resolution R-65-26 to rezone a roughly 5-acre parcel (N44-1000684) from agricultural to multi-unit residential; residents who spoke urged delay or relocation over stormwater-runoff and downstream-siltation concerns.
The Piqua City Commission approved Resolution R-65-26 to change the zoning of parcel ID N44-1000684, a roughly 5-acre tract south of Lambert Drive, from agricultural to SRM (residential multi-unit).
City staff told commissioners the rezoning only authorizes future multifamily uses; it does not approve a specific site plan. Staff said the planning commission had recommended approval by a 3–0 vote and noted the comp plan designation and surrounding land uses. The parcel is adjacent to existing residential subdivisions and staff explained that future development will be required to meet city stormwater quality and quantity standards, including setbacks, landscape buffers and detention/retention features.
Several members of the public urged caution. Kim Heisler, who attended the planning meeting, said that debate about stormwater runoff was vigorous and asked the city to be “absolutely positively sure” runoff would be managed responsibly. Nick March urged the commission to consider subsurface hydrology, sedimentation in Fron’s Pond, Echo Lake and other downstream water bodies and suggested exploring alternative locations for multifamily development.
Commissioners noted the current action was rezoning only and not site-plan approval; after discussion the commission moved, seconded and approved R-65-26 by voice vote.
What happens next: Rezoning allows future multi-unit development; any actual development proposal will return to the city for detailed plan review, stormwater calculations and permit conditions.
