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Green Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: Organizational & Business Items – Jan 21, 2026

City Council & Boards — Wednesday, January 21, 2026

BodyGreen, Ohio

SessionCity Council & Boards

DateWednesday, January 21, 2026

StatusFILED

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To order the uh Wednesday, January 21st, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in the City of Green.

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This is our organizational meeting as director of planning.

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I usually start the first meeting.

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And tonight we also have Mayor Yergin here to uh do the swearing in of two members.

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One's new and one is the alternate that has moved up as a full member.

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So if Mayor Yergin, if you could step up and uh Todd and Maria, if you can meet the mayor somewhere and center court.

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I could get Todd and uh Daniels and Maria Thrasher to come up front here.

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And and while you're coming, you know, I don't normally come to these because it's important that the public know that uh you're an independent commission, right?

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You don't, you're not an extension of the mayor, but a body of folks who give their time voluntarily, spending a lot of evenings in winter is one thing, but as the weather gets warmer, you're still here, and then all your prep time, the work that you do, the time that you give, not just for our new people but for all of you, is really important to the orderly development of our city.

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In fact, it's integral.

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So I just want to thank you for your commitment for your excellence and for your you know your willingness to help the city.

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Having said that, um, I need to swear in two people.

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All I need you to do is raise your right hands and then repeat after me.

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After I do the I thing, you'll just insert your names and then you can you can be sworn in together repeating after me, okay?

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I and in your name.

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Do solemnly swear.

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You can swear.

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You can say at the same time.

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We'll just get a movement.

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We'll do this all at once so we'll I'm sorry my directions were clear.

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Do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States of America.

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The Constitution of the State of Ohio.

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The Charter of the City of Green.

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And all the laws, statutes, ordinances, and resolutions enacted thereunder.

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And that I will honestly, impartially, and faithfully perform the duties of the commission to which I have been appointed.

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To the best of my ability and understanding.

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So help me, God.

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Congratulations.

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Thank you again for your assistance and participation.

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We appreciate you.

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We'll get them signed after the meeting.

2:38

We'll get them signed after the meeting.

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We'll sign yours tomorrow.

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Okay.

2:47

Well, maybe uh if I was waiting for you guys to sit down, but I guess I'm gonna ask if everybody could rise and do the pledge of allegiance.

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The flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

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One nation under God, individual with liberty.

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Liberty and justice for ally, if you could do the roll.

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Ms.

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Anderson, here birch, here, Mr.

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Bishman.

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Here, Miss Chadsey, here Daniels here, Thrasher.

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Here, also present, our student representative Chris Sow and our council liaison Jeff Noble.

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Welcome everybody.

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Uh this is our organizational meeting, and uh we will be electing a chair for the commission as well as a vice chair and our adopting our rules and procedures.

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So with that, uh I'm going to ask for nominations for election of the chair for uh 2026 planning zoning commission.

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Mr.

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Weathy, yes, I'd like to nominate Jean Ann Chatsey for the um role of chairman of the commission.

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Okay.

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All right, we have one nomination.

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Is there any other nominations?

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If not, I will close the nominations and I will ask for a roll call vote.

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Second.

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Oh, could I have a second on that nomination?

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All second.

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Thank you.

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Uh Mr.

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Birch.

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Yes.

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Ms.

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Summary of Proceedings

Green Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: Organizational & Business Items – Jan 21, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Green held its organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Mayor Yergin swore in new member Todd Daniels and upgraded alternate Maria Thrasher. The commission elected officers, adopted 2026 rules and procedures, and then considered two business items: a riparian setback variance for a new home at 1250 Kingston (MacDonald House) and a rezoning request for 2.76 acres at 988 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road (Carney). An unfinished storage-unit project was tabled to February 18, 2026.

Organizational Meeting

Swearing-in: Mayor Yergin administered the oath of office to Todd Daniels (new full member) and Maria Thrasher (alternate upgraded to full member).
Election of Chair: Jean Ann Chadsey was nominated and unanimously elected chair for 2026 (roll call: 5-0).
Election of Vice Chair: Nora Anderson was nominated and unanimously elected vice chair (roll call: 5-0).
Adoption of Rules & Procedures: The commission unanimously adopted the same rules used in prior years without discussion.

Discussion Items

26-01 – MacDonald House Riparian Setback Variance

Applicant Presentation: Michael McDonald (prospective homeowner) and Mike Rector (Redline Building Company) explained that they purchased the lot at 1250 Kingston in March/April 2025 based on a surveyor’s determination of a 50-foot riparian setback. After purchase, the city and Summit County Soil & Water Conservation determined the actual setback is 100 feet (75 feet for the stream corridor plus 25 feet due to slope). The proposed 1,913-square-foot ranch home and approved septic system encroach into this setback. The applicant stated they have no intention to disturb the creek or vegetation and argued that a house would better protect against erosion than leaving the lot vacant.
Staff Report: The Director of Planning noted the drainage area just barely exceeds the 75-foot threshold (by about 6 acres) and that the slope adds 25 feet. Staff considered the 75-foot line more realistic and recommended granting the variance, noting the commission has final authority on riparian setbacks.
Commission Deliberation: Members questioned the applicant about due diligence and the surveyor error. The applicant acknowledged relying on the incorrect 50-foot survey. The commission discussed long-term restrictions in the corridor and proposed requiring that any plantings be approved riparian-friendly species.
Motion: Approved unanimously (5-0) to grant the variance, with the stipulation that any plantings within the riparian corridor be suitable for riparian health.

26-02 – Carney Rezoning (988 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road)

Applicant Presentation: Property owners Larry and Deborah Carney explained that a previous auction of their split-zoned property (part R-1, part B-1) drew confusion from commercial bidders. They seek to rezone the entire 2.76 acres to B-1 to facilitate a future sale. No specific development plan is attached.
Staff Report: Staff noted the site lies in a transition corridor with mixed zoning. Rezoning would eliminate the split zoning, making the property consistently B-1. The existing home would become a legal non-conforming use; if residential use ceases for six months, future use must comply with B-1. Surrounding uses support the change. No opposition was received. Staff recommended a favorable recommendation to City Council.
Commission Action: No questions from commissioners or public. Motion to recommend approval passed unanimously (5-0).

Unfinished Business – 25-41 SELU Holdings Storage Units

The item (site plan review for storage units at 3929 S. Main Street) had been tabled from December. A neighborhood meeting was held the previous evening (January 20, 2026) per staff direction. The commission voted unanimously to table the item to the February 18, 2026 meeting without further discussion, to allow the developer and neighbors to communicate fully.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0).

Director's Report

Upcoming meetings: February 18, 2026, will include a DRB sign item and the SELU Holdings storage units project (assuming completion of neighborhood discussions). A neighborhood meeting for the Greensburg Meadows area (former horse barns off Greensburg Road) will be held on January 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Torok Center.

Council Liaison Report

Council Liaison Jeff Noble noted he will chair the Planning and Community Economic Development Committee in 2026, with Clark Davidis as vice chair and Chris Humphrey as member. He thanked the commission for their service.

Key Outcomes

Unanimous votes on all actions: election of chair and vice chair, adoption of rules, approval of MacDonald House variance (with plantings condition), recommendation of Carney rezoning, tabling of SELU Holdings, and approval of December 2025 minutes.
Next steps: The MacDonald House variance is final. The Carney rezoning recommendation will be forwarded to City Council. The SELU Holdings storage units project will return February 18, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

To order the uh Wednesday, January 21st, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in the City of Green. This is our organizational meeting as director of planning. I usually start the first meeting. And tonight we also have Mayor Yergin here to uh do the swearing in of two members. One's new and one is the alternate that has moved up as a full member. So if Mayor Yergin, if you could step up and uh Todd and Maria, if you can meet the mayor somewhere and center court. I could get Todd and uh Daniels and Maria Thrasher to come up front here. And and while you're coming, you know, I don't normally come to these because it's important that the public know that uh you're an independent commission, right? You don't, you're not an extension of the mayor, but a body of folks who give their time voluntarily, spending a lot of evenings in winter is one thing, but as the weather gets warmer, you're still here, and then all your prep time, the work that you do, the time that you give, not just for our new people but for all of you, is really important to the orderly development of our city. In fact, it's integral. So I just want to thank you for your commitment for your excellence and for your you know your willingness to help the city. Having said that, um, I need to swear in two people. All I need you to do is raise your right hands and then repeat after me. After I do the I thing, you'll just insert your names and then you can you can be sworn in together repeating after me, okay? I and in your name. Do solemnly swear. You can swear. You can say at the same time. We'll just get a movement. We'll do this all at once so we'll I'm sorry my directions were clear. Do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States of America. The Constitution of the State of Ohio. The Charter of the City of Green. And all the laws, statutes, ordinances, and resolutions enacted thereunder. And that I will honestly, impartially, and faithfully perform the duties of the commission to which I have been appointed. To the best of my ability and understanding. So help me, God. Congratulations. Thank you again for your assistance and participation. We appreciate you. We'll get them signed after the meeting. We'll get them signed after the meeting. We'll sign yours tomorrow. Okay. Well, maybe uh if I was waiting for you guys to sit down, but I guess I'm gonna ask if everybody could rise and do the pledge of allegiance. The flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, individual with liberty. Liberty and justice for ally, if you could do the roll. Ms. Anderson, here birch, here, Mr. Bishman. Here, Miss Chadsey, here Daniels here, Thrasher. Here, also present, our student representative Chris Sow and our council liaison Jeff Noble. Welcome everybody. Uh this is our organizational meeting, and uh we will be electing a chair for the commission as well as a vice chair and our adopting our rules and procedures. So with that, uh I'm going to ask for nominations for election of the chair for uh 2026 planning zoning commission. Mr. Weathy, yes, I'd like to nominate Jean Ann Chatsey for the um role of chairman of the commission. Okay. All right, we have one nomination.

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