Shea R. Hofer

The meeting involved discussions and a vote regarding a special use application for a new 3-acre parcel to construct a new home. The applicant addressed concerns about easement rights and access to the property. The board also discussed a withdrawn application for a data center and noted the increasing presence of data centers in the area.

The Preble County Board of Zoning Appeals convened to discuss several cases, including the renewal of temporary use permits for a mobile home, the keeping of animals (chickens, ducks, and a pig), an auto repair business, and the shipment of online auction sales items including small firearms. The board addressed applications, heard testimonies, and considered factors such as compliance with regulations, potential impact on the community, and the absence of known complaints.

The meeting includes consideration of the minutes from the October 16th meeting, and a zoning amendment application for Pilot Travel Centers, LLC, to rezone approximately 9.532 acres to Highway Service. The proposal involves combining existing and undeveloped lots for the use of the existing building with a proposed remodel and addition. The Director's report will cover final decisions on previous cases.

The commission addressed a zoning amendment application for Stephen A. Pope, representing the Blaylock and Bulach families, to reclassify a parcel of land for special use, enabling the construction of a new home. They also discussed and voted on a zoning amendment application for Richard A. and Jill A. Rogers, to subdivide their property into four residential parcels. Additionally, the commission reviewed a re-plat proposal from Mindy Bates to consolidate two lots for the purpose of building a metal structure. The director had no report.

The meeting addressed multiple zoning cases. Case 1628, concerning the rezoning of approximately 1.0 acre for an urban residential development, was discussed, focusing on access to water and sewer lines, parking, and drainage, but the motion failed. Case 1631, regarding the division of approximately 24.738 acres under the Special Use Provision of Agricultural zoning for two families, was approved. Case 1632, an application to develop four new residential building parcels on approximately 50.56 acres, raised concerns about a shared access road, potential future subdivisions, and the contour of the land, and the motion failed. The County Commission approved the Hawbaker Case.