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Lucas County Planning and City Commission Meeting - January 28, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, January 28, 2026
BodyToledo, Ohio
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, January 28, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:35

Okay.

0:37

Yeah, I got it.

0:42

I saw that last night we're playing at 12 can't be still sick.

0:48

I think four thirty.

0:49

So he should be done by like five thirty five forty five seconds.

0:52

I'm sure we're gonna be there by five forty five.

0:58

Yeah, yeah, it won't you should take one good one.

1:04

We're gonna start a little bit late today.

1:06

Uh due to the accident on four seventy-five, we're gonna give everybody about five minutes to get here.

1:28

I'm not sure from shop.

1:47

I go in there, like it turned a little bit here.

2:04

Okay.

2:04

We got a little time.

2:07

I don't know how I can get you.

2:24

Yeah, so I don't think she'll be able to do that.

3:55

Yeah.

4:35

So I hope right.

4:38

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

4:55

And then you're still but all I heard.

5:16

Good morning.

5:16

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of Lucas County Planning Commission.

5:19

Lisa, please call the roll.

5:21

Jack Dolly?

5:22

Here.

5:22

Chris Ball.

5:23

Here.

5:24

Brandon Raykoff?

5:25

Here.

5:25

Megan Malchowski.

5:27

Here.

5:27

Eric Russweiler.

5:28

Here.

5:28

Con Mehort?

5:29

Here.

5:29

Josh Hughes?

5:30

Here.

5:31

Pete Kirkin?

5:32

Here.

5:32

Uh Benita Lopez.

5:34

President.

5:34

Lisa Silbecki.

5:35

Present.

5:35

Mike Penousky.

5:36

Here.

5:37

Mr.

5:37

Chair, you have a core of a notice of this meeting was posted in the office of the Toledo Lucas County Plan Commissions on the eighth floor in the Lucas County Clerk's office in the lobby of one government center.

5:46

Copy that notice inspection in our files if anyone would care to do so.

5:50

Thank you.

5:51

We have minutes from November 19th to approve.

5:54

Motion to approve.

5:55

Second.

5:55

Motion of second to approve the November 19, 2025 minutes.

5:59

All those in favor say aye.

6:00

Aye.

6:01

Are there any opposed?

6:02

That motion carries.

6:03

Lisa Director's report.

6:05

Director's report is just quick.

6:06

You have an annual report in your folders.

6:08

You can take a look at your convenience and let me know if you have any questions.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Planning█████████████████████████████████████████████55%
Procedural███████████████████23%
Personnel Matters████████████15%
Water And Wastewater Management██████7%
Summary of Proceedings

Lucas County Planning and City Commission Meeting - January 28, 2026

The meeting of the Lucas County Planning Commission and the City of Toledo Planning Commission convened on January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The agenda included routine approvals, three zone change requests, two preliminary plat approvals, and the election of a new permanent plan director. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting.
  • Approved Final Plat S-1925 (River Tree Plat 2) in Sylvania Township.
  • Granted a deferral for case Z-19-C-703 (zone change from RA4 to C2 at 9253 Geyser Road) to the February 25, 2026, hearing.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • John DeCant (202 Consigo Avenue) expressed concerns regarding case Z-19-C-702, asking whether the property was designated as a wetland and whether development would cause flooding for neighboring properties. Staff explained the floodplain fill process, wetland delineation, and future public hearing opportunities.

Discussion Items

  • Z-19-C-700 (9450 Airport Highway): Zone change from C2 General Commercial to M1 Limited Industrial. Applicant representative Mr. Barnes stated the property would be leased or sold to a business such as a plumber, contractor, or HVAC company. Staff recommended approval, citing compatibility and consistency with the 2020 Springfield Township Land Use Plan. Springfield Township expressed support. Approved unanimously.
  • Z-19-C-701 (Springfield Township Fee Schedule and Sign Refacing Definition): This item updated the fee schedule and clarified the definition of sign refacing to align with the schedule. Springfield Township agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation. Approved unanimously.
  • Z-19-C-702 (6440 & 6460 Hill Avenue): Zone change from RA Suburban Residential to R1 Single-Family. Applicant Greg Feller stated the request met the land use plan and was consistent with the area. Staff recommended approval, noting compatibility and consistency with the 2020 Springfield Township Land Use Plan (low to medium residential). Staff also addressed floodplain and wetland concerns raised in public letters. Springfield Township recommended approval. Approved unanimously.
  • S-2125 (Walden Subdivision, Monclova Township): Preliminary plat at Dutch Road and Fisher Drive. Staff recommended approval subject to 24 conditions. Applicant accepted the conditions. No public testimony. Approved unanimously.
  • S-2025 (Walden Subdivision, Waterville Township): Preliminary plat at Dutch Road and Fisher Drive. Staff recommended approval subject to 25 conditions. Applicant accepted the conditions. No public testimony. Approved unanimously.
  • Election of Plan Director: The City Commission portion of the meeting was called to order. A search committee recommended Lisa Cottrell as permanent director of the Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission. After opening the floor for public testimony (none offered), the motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Ms. Cottrell thanked the committee, staff, and community, and stated her commitment to fulfilling promises.

Key Outcomes

  • All agenda items were approved unanimously. Case Z-19-C-703 was deferred to February 25, 2026.
  • Lisa Cottrell was appointed as the permanent director of the Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. Yeah, I got it. I saw that last night we're playing at 12 can't be still sick. I think four thirty. So he should be done by like five thirty five forty five seconds. I'm sure we're gonna be there by five forty five. Yeah, yeah, it won't you should take one good one. We're gonna start a little bit late today. Uh due to the accident on four seventy-five, we're gonna give everybody about five minutes to get here. I'm not sure from shop. I go in there, like it turned a little bit here. Okay. We got a little time. I don't know how I can get you. Yeah, so I don't think she'll be able to do that. Yeah. So I hope right. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And then you're still but all I heard. Good morning. This is a regularly scheduled meeting of Lucas County Planning Commission. Lisa, please call the roll. Jack Dolly? Here. Chris Ball. Here. Brandon Raykoff? Here. Megan Malchowski. Here. Eric Russweiler. Here. Con Mehort? Here. Josh Hughes? Here. Pete Kirkin? Here. Uh Benita Lopez. President. Lisa Silbecki. Present. Mike Penousky. Here. Mr. Chair, you have a core of a notice of this meeting was posted in the office of the Toledo Lucas County Plan Commissions on the eighth floor in the Lucas County Clerk's office in the lobby of one government center. Copy that notice inspection in our files if anyone would care to do so. Thank you. We have minutes from November 19th to approve. Motion to approve.

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