City of Delaware Planning Commission Meeting - May 6, 2026
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City of Delaware Planning Commission Meeting - May 6, 2026
The City of Delaware Planning Commission met on May 6, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:10 PM at City Hall Council Chambers. The commission considered several development plans, conditional use requests, and subdivision plats. Key actions included approving a development plan for Trailhead Crossing (Lots B & C), approving a conditional use for a pick-up window at 222 E William Street, and tabling multiple Boulder Farms items to the June meeting. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the consent calendar.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of April 8, 2026 Motion Summary: Approved 5-0-1 (Vice Chair Nana abstained).
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public spoke during the public hearings for the development plan (PUD 25-15) or the conditional use (PC 26-3).
Discussion Items
- Tabled Items (Boulder Farms):
- Development Plan (2022-0632 DVP #1) for Boulder Farms Sections 1 & 2: Applicant requested tabling to June meeting. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
- Final Plats S 26-3 and S 26-4 for Boulder Farms Sections 1 and 2: Both tabled to June meeting. Motions carried unanimously.
- PUD 25-15 DVP #1 – Trailhead Crossing Lots B & C (GTZ Properties):
- Staff presented a development plan for a 2,380 sq ft Chipotle with drive-thru (Lot B) and a 6,900 sq ft commercial retail building for three tenants (Lot C) on 1.81 acres. Shared parking with 79 spaces. Access from Skyview Lane and Biltmore Drive, no Sunbury Road access. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
- Public hearing held; no comments.
- Commission discussed traffic flow and angled parking; applicant agreed to wayfinding signage.
- Motion to approve with all staff recommendations passed unanimously (6-0).
- PC 26-3 – Conditional Use for Pick-up Window at 222 E William Street (KDK Real Estate 3 LLC):
- Staff explained the request to add a pick-up window (no ordering, pre-placed orders) to an existing dispensary in the R-NX zone. This was a condition of a prior approval. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including removal of a pole sign, updated lighting, dumpster screening, and Sally Port fencing.
- Public hearing held; no comments.
- Commission asked about school setbacks (complied) and hours of operation (9 AM to 9 PM, same as retail).
- Motion to approve with all staff recommendations passed unanimously (6-0).
- S 26-5 – Final Plat for Trailhead Crossing (GTZ Properties):
- Staff presented the final plat for the 13.865-acre commercial PUD, creating six lots with easements and right-of-way dedication. Staff recommended approval.
- Motion to approve with all staff recommendations passed unanimously (6-0).
- S 26-6 – Preliminary Plat for Bowtown Grand (Fincon Bowtown LTD):
- Staff presented a preliminary plat for 16.784 acres zoned R-MF for 134 attached townhomes in two sections (94 + 40). The development plan was already approved administratively. Staff recommended approval.
- Motion to approve with all staff recommendations passed unanimously (6-0).
- S 26-7 – Final Plat for Bowtown Grand Section 1 (Fincon Bowtown LTD):
- Staff presented the final plat for Section 1 (94 lots) on 11.570 acres. Staff recommended approval.
- Motion to approve with all staff recommendations passed unanimously (6-0).
Key Outcomes
- Approved: PUD 25-15 development plan for Trailhead Crossing Lots B & C (Chipotle and retail building); PC 26-3 conditional use for pick-up window at 222 E William Street; S 26-5 final plat for Trailhead Crossing; S 26-6 preliminary plat for Bowtown Grand; S 26-7 final plat for Bowtown Grand Section 1.
- Tabled to June 3, 2026 meeting: 2022-0632 DVP #1 (Boulder Farms development plan), S 26-3, and S 26-4 (Boulder Farms final plats).
- Next meeting: June 3, 2026.
- Director's Report: Announcement of South Sandusky Street focus area kickoff and architectural standards update (hired Designing Local).
- Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
Meeting Transcript
That's a fast thumbs up. All right. 6 30 p.m. May 6th, 2026. I'd like to call tonight's session of the City of Delaware Planning Commission to order. Could the court please read the roll? Mr. Feller. Here. Mr. Cross. Here. Mr. Stroud is not here yet. He told us he was running a little bit late. Mr. Prawl. Here. Air Rigal is absent. Vice Mayor and Anna. Here. And Chair Simpson. Here. Do we have a motion to excuse? Motion to excuse. Motion by Mr. Prahl. Second. Second by Commissioner Cross. Mr. Feller. Yes. Mr. Cross? Yes. Mr. Prahl? Yes. Vice Chair Nana? Yes. Chair Simpson. Yes. And we'll just note the time when Commissioner Stroud arrives. Approval of the motion summary of the planning commission meeting held on April 8th, 2026 is recorded and transcribed. What's the wish of the Commission? I'll move to approve. Motion of approval by uh Commissioner Prahl? Second. Second by Commissioner Feller. Mr.
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