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Lucas County Planning Commission Meeting - February 25, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, February 25, 2026
BodyToledo, Ohio
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, February 25, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:52

We have uh looking in the building like Bills right outside of the radio stadium.

2:12

Well good luck.

2:14

So good morning.

2:15

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Luke's County Planning Commission.

2:18

We are going to need to elect uh Chair Pro Tem, if I could have a nomination for that.

2:30

Second.

2:33

Oh, and further.

2:36

We'll go ahead then.

2:37

Um Lisa, do you want to take uh the roll?

2:41

Yes.

2:41

Uh Jack Jolly?

2:42

Here.

2:43

Chris Wall.

2:44

Here.

2:44

Brandon Raycoff.

2:46

Eric Rosweiler?

2:47

Brent Rombeck?

2:48

Here.

2:48

Lisa Sabeki.

2:49

President.

2:50

Mike Penouski.

2:51

Here.

2:51

Mr.

2:51

Chair, you have a quorum.

3:03

Copy of the notice is available for inspection in our files if anyone would care to do so.

3:08

We have a procedure here at the plan commission that if you plan on speaking today, we will take your name, address, and we will swear you in before giving any testimony.

3:16

Lisa, do we have any minutes to approve?

3:18

We have minutes from November 19th, 2025 and January 28th, 2026.

3:24

Second.

3:25

We have a first and a second to approve the minutes.

3:27

All those in favor say aye.

3:28

Aye.

3:29

Any opposed?

3:30

That carries unanimously.

3:31

Do we have a director's report?

3:33

We do not.

3:33

Any final plats?

3:34

Uh we do not.

3:36

Uh any requests for postponement or deferral?

3:38

Uh no.

3:40

Um.

3:42

No, no requests, no.

3:43

Okay.

3:43

Go ahead and read the first case into the record.

3:46

Case number one is Z twenty-eight C one fifty-four.

3:48

Text amendment for multiple sections of the Jerusalem Township zoning resolution, sections four, five, six, seven, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, and sixteen.

3:57

Staff recommends approval as proposed in exhibit B.

4:01

There's a revised report in her folders with minor changes on page pages one.

4:12

Mr.

4:12

Barnes, name and address, please.

4:14

Jacob Barnes 4029 secluded ravine court, Maumee, Ohio.

4:18

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, if so say I do.

4:22

I do.

4:23

Thank you.

4:23

I just wanted to add that the we're in agreement with the staff's report for the most part, and uh appreciate your recommendation of approval.

4:31

Thank you.

4:32

Uh there were some revisions that you worked with Ms.

4:34

McGuire on over the last couple days.

4:36

Are you are you okay with those revisions?

4:38

For the most part we are.

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Summary of Proceedings

Lucas County Planning Commission Meeting - February 25, 2026

This was a regularly scheduled meeting of the Lucas County Planning Commission, held on February 25, 2026. The commission addressed one major case: a text amendment to the Jerusalem Township zoning resolution. Action included approving minutes and a recommendation to the township.

Discussion Items

  • Case Z28 C154 - Text Amendment for Jerusalem Township Zoning Resolution: Jacob Barnes (4029 Secluded Ravine Court, Maumee, Ohio) appeared as the applicant for the proposed amendment to multiple sections (4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 16) of the Jerusalem Township zoning resolution. Staff recommended approval as modified in Exhibit B. A key point of debate was the minimum lot size in agricultural districts: the applicant and township initially requested 2 acres to maintain rural character, while staff recommended 1 acre to ensure conformity with existing approved lot splits. Staff noted that recent lot splits had been approved at 1.5 acres under current zoning, and increasing to 2 acres would render those non-conforming. Commissioner Molly clarified that Exhibit B specified 1 acre, and the commission did not recommend the 2-acre modification but understood the township could adjust further. A discussion of traffic impact studies was also noted—uses generating more than 50 trips per day will require consultation with the county office, which could result in a study. No public comments were received.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes Approved: The minutes from November 19, 2025, and January 28, 2026, were approved unanimously by voice vote.
  • Case Z28 C154: A motion to approve the staff recommendation as modified (1-acre minimum lots) was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. The recommendation will be forwarded to Jerusalem Township for final action.
  • Other Business: No further business was conducted, and the meeting was adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

We have uh looking in the building like Bills right outside of the radio stadium. Well good luck. So good morning. This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Luke's County Planning Commission. We are going to need to elect uh Chair Pro Tem, if I could have a nomination for that. Second. Oh, and further. We'll go ahead then. Um Lisa, do you want to take uh the roll? Yes. Uh Jack Jolly? Here. Chris Wall. Here. Brandon Raycoff. Eric Rosweiler? Brent Rombeck? Here. Lisa Sabeki. President. Mike Penouski. Here. Mr. Chair, you have a quorum. Copy of the notice is available for inspection in our files if anyone would care to do so. We have a procedure here at the plan commission that if you plan on speaking today, we will take your name, address, and we will swear you in before giving any testimony. Lisa, do we have any minutes to approve? We have minutes from November 19th, 2025 and January 28th, 2026. Second. We have a first and a second to approve the minutes. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That carries unanimously. Do we have a director's report? We do not. Any final plats? Uh we do not. Uh any requests for postponement or deferral? Uh no. Um. No, no requests, no. Okay. Go ahead and read the first case into the record. Case number one is Z twenty-eight C one fifty-four. Text amendment for multiple sections of the Jerusalem Township zoning resolution, sections four, five, six, seven, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, and sixteen. Staff recommends approval as proposed in exhibit B. There's a revised report in her folders with minor changes on page pages one. Mr. Barnes, name and address, please.

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