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Toledo-Lucas County Planning Commission Meeting - March 25, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, March 25, 2026
BodyToledo, Ohio
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DateWednesday, March 25, 2026
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0:03

Brandon Rakoff.

0:05

Don Bart.

0:06

Josh Hughes?

0:07

Here.

0:08

Leotley?

0:08

Here.

0:09

Anita Lopez.

0:10

Present.

0:10

Lisa Sebaki?

0:11

Present.

0:12

Mike Newski.

0:12

Here.

0:13

Mr.

0:13

Chair, you have a quorum.

0:14

A notice of this meeting was posted in the office of the Toledo Lucas County Planning Commissions.

0:18

On the eighth floor in the Lucas County Clerk's office in the lobby of one government center.

0:23

A copy of that notice is available for inspection in their files if anyone should care to do so.

0:27

You have one final plan.

0:29

Yes.

0:29

S 126 final plan of legacy business parked replat located north of Monclover Road, east of Jerome Road, Monclova Township.

0:37

All final clearances have been received.

0:39

Staff recommends approval.

0:41

Move approval of final plat S 126.

0:44

Second.

0:45

Motion and second.

0:45

All those in favor?

0:46

Aye.

0:47

Any opposed?

0:48

That motion carries.

0:49

First case.

0:50

First case.

0:51

Z19 C 704.

0:53

Zone change from R1 to RA3.

0:56

At 7850 Garden Road, staff recommends approval for the following two reasons.

1:00

Zone change to RA3 large lot rural residential would introduce a land use that is compatible with existing uses in the vicinity.

1:07

And the zone change to R3 is consistent with the 2020 Springfield Township Land Use Plan, which recommends this parcel for low to medium residential use.

1:18

Give us your name and address for the record, please.

1:20

Scott Hasty, 7850 Garden Road.

1:23

Okay.

1:23

Mr.

1:24

Pamuski also tell you.

1:25

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

1:28

If so, say I do.

1:29

I do.

1:29

Thank you.

1:30

Mr.

1:30

Hasty, the staff's recommended approval.

1:32

Uh do you have any questions?

1:34

No.

1:35

Anybody else in the tenants would like to speak on this case today?

1:39

Mr.

1:39

Chairman, I move approval of case Z uh 19 C 704.

1:44

Second.

1:45

Motion and second to approve the staff recommendation on Z19-C 704.

1:50

All those in favor say aye.

1:51

Aye.

1:52

Any opposed?

1:53

That motion carries.

1:54

Thank you.

1:55

Thank you, Mr.

1:55

Hasty.

1:59

You're good.

2:00

Okay, next case, please.

2:01

Case number two, Z19 C 703, zone change from R A four to C2.

2:06

And 9253 Geyser Road staff recommends disapproval for the following three reasons.

2:12

Zone change would introduce land uses that are not compatible with existing uses in the vicinity.

2:16

The zone change will have adverse impacts on the surrounding properties, and the zone change is not consistent with the 2020 Springfield Township Land Use Plan, which recommends this parcel for residential and agricultural uses.

2:32

Jacob Barnes 4029 secluded ravine court.

2:36

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

2:38

If so, say I do.

2:39

I do.

2:40

Thank you.

2:41

Just had some very brief comments on this.

2:44

This is uh an existing auto sales lot's been there since 1988.

2:49

Uh the applicant purchased this back in 2017.

2:52

Uh and it is in somewhat of a transitional area.

2:55

There's non-residential uses to the east and to the south of this property.

3:00

And uh simply looking to rezone the westernmost parcel uh to expand the parking and provide uh some buffering and some fencing to the west.

3:10

Uh and that's uh that is the request in front of you.

3:15

Any questions from Mr.

3:16

Barnes?

3:18

I I have a question.

3:19

Is this sub this current parcel subject to enforcement action by the township?

3:24

We've worked with the township on uh removing any disabled vehicles throughout the the parcel, so it would include all the parcels of of this use.

3:35

So is this a non-conforming use concurrently?

3:38

Um sales lots are a permitted use in the C2 zoning district.

3:45

I guess my next question is um did the current so I understand that the current location was is a non-conforming use.

3:56

Has the essentially the activities been slightly moving on to this subject site since that time and when did that occur and is that part of the non-conforming use?

4:07

It does appear that vehicles have been stored on this lot that's under question.

4:11

Told him over and over to get those removed, uh taken to the back.

4:14

I think he's only removed a few, but we're trying to work with him to remove those vehicles from that site.

4:20

Okay, when did they start moving vehicles on this site?

4:23

In what period did that happen?

4:25

I I couldn't answer that.

4:26

I I don't know.

4:27

Any other questions?

4:29

Anybody else in the tenants would like to speak on this case today?

4:33

Name and address for the records.

4:34

Josh Hounger, 7617 Angola Road.

4:37

Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

4:40

If so, say I do.

4:41

I do.

4:42

Uh the township staff uh agrees with the recommendation of the planning commission with denial, not fitting our land use plan currently.

4:51

Right now there is a single family dwelling on that property, and there are cars that are being stored onto that property that seems to be leaking over from his business onto that so therefore we agree with the planning commission recommendation.

5:02

So therefore we agree with the planning commission recommendation.

5:08

Okay, any questions?

5:10

Is the owner present?

5:12

He couldn't make it.

5:14

Anybody else would like to speak on this case?

5:17

Mr.

5:17

Hampton.

5:19

No comments.

5:22

Um is this your case?

5:24

Yes, sir.

5:25

It is my case.

5:26

So is it the current zoning is RA4?

5:29

Yes, sir, and there's currently a single family home that is occupied at the site of question.

5:34

Uh there are single family homes down the streets.

5:36

There is a school uh grade school across the street.

5:39

Uh so when the buses and school kids come out, they see the basically uh a yard of vehicles that are non-operable.

5:48

There are vehicles with damage.

5:49

Uh there's vehicles being parked in the front yard in the rear yard of the single family house.

5:54

Uh we've had issues.

5:56

I've had complaints with the prior case listing.

5:59

Nobody called this past week because there they see that the planning commission is still against rezoning this parcel to commercial.

6:07

What's the will of commissioner?

6:09

Mr.

6:10

Chairman will make a motion to accept the staff recommendation of disapproval of case Z19-C seven zero three.

6:17

Second.

6:17

Motion of the second to approve Z19-C seven zero three, which is disapproval of the request.

6:25

All those in favor say aye.

6:27

Aye.

6:27

Are there any opposed?

6:28

That motion carries and go to the township.

6:32

Next case.

6:33

Uh next case, uh, but first let the record reflect that Commissioner Grossweilers here.

6:38

Uh case number three is Z19 C705.

6:41

Zone change from RAC2 and M1 PUD to C2 at 62 6426, 6460, 6484, 6504, 6528, 6532, 6560 Door Street, and 06419, 6429, 6505 West Bancroft Street.

7:04

So multiple parcels.

7:05

Staff recommends approval for the following three reasons.

7:08

The zone change will introduce land uses that are compatible with existing uses in the vicinity.

7:13

The zone change should not have adverse impacts on surrounding properties, and the zone change is consistent with the 2020 Springfield Township land use plan, which recommends the site to be developed in accordance with the Dorse Street Interchange area.

7:26

Give us your name and address for the record.

7:27

Nick Stutzman with Kleinfelder, 5201, Levis Common Boulevard.

7:31

Okay.

7:32

Raise your right hand, please.

7:33

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

7:35

If so, say I do.

7:37

I do.

7:37

Staff's recommended approval of your case.

7:39

I assume you don't have any questions.

7:41

Uh no questions, no.

7:43

Any any questions for the applicant?

7:45

Is there anybody else in the tenants that would like to speak on this case today?

7:53

Mike Cott.

7:54

I'm uh the owner of the property, and I agree with the staff recommendation.

8:00

Mr.

8:00

Chairman, I move to approve the staff recommendation for case Z 19-C 705.

8:07

Second.

8:08

Second to approve the staff recommendation on Z19-C 705.

8:12

All those in favor say aye.

8:13

Aye.

8:14

Are there any opposed?

8:16

That motion carries unanimously.

8:19

Anything else?

8:19

Uh no.

8:20

Okay, we're adjourned.

8:21

Thank you.

8:22

Thank you, everyone.

8:25

Eight.

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Summary of Proceedings

Toledo-Lucas County Planning Commission Meeting - March 25, 2026

The Toledo-Lucas County Planning Commission met on March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM to consider a final plat and three zone change requests, all located in Springfield Township. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present. Commissioner Grossweiler arrived later in the meeting, as noted in the record.

Consent Calendar

  • Final Plat S126 – Legacy Business Park Replat (north of Monclover Road, east of Jerome Road, Monclova Township): Staff recommended approval and all final clearances had been received. A motion to approve was seconded and carried unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Z19-C704 (7850 Garden Road, zone change from R1 to RA3): Applicant Scott Hasty addressed the commission, stating he had no questions regarding staff's recommendation for approval. No other public testimony was offered.
  • Z19-C703 (9253 Geyser Road, zone change from RA4 to C2): Applicant Jacob Barnes spoke in favor, stating the property is an existing auto sales lot that has been operating since 1988 and is in a transitional area. He sought to rezone the westernmost parcel to expand parking and provide buffering. Commissioner Hampton questioned whether the parcel was subject to enforcement action. Township staff representative Josh Hounger testified that the township agreed with the planning commission's recommendation for denial, citing incompatibility with the land use plan and noting that vehicles were being stored on the property, including non-operable and damaged vehicles visible from a nearby school. The property owner was not present.
  • Z19-C705 (multiple parcels on Door Street and West Bancroft Street, zone change from RA, C2, and M1-PUD to C2): Applicant Nick Stutzman of Kleinfelder indicated no questions. Property owner Mike Cott also expressed agreement with the staff recommendation.

Discussion Items

  • Z19-C704: Staff recommended approval because the zone change would introduce compatible land use and is consistent with the 2020 Springfield Township Land Use Plan (low to medium residential). The commission voted to approve the staff recommendation.
  • Z19-C703: Staff recommended disapproval for three reasons: incompatible land uses, adverse impacts on surrounding properties, and inconsistency with the 2020 Springfield Township Land Use Plan (which recommends residential and agricultural uses). Commissioner Hampton questioned the timeline of vehicle storage on the subject lot. The applicant argued the lot is part of a transitional area and that he has worked with the township to remove disabled vehicles. Township staff supported denial, citing enforcement issues and visual blight. A motion to accept the staff recommendation of disapproval was seconded and carried.
  • Z19-C705: Staff recommended approval, citing compatible land uses, no adverse impacts, and consistency with the Dorr Street Interchange area designation in the land use plan. The commission voted unanimously to approve.

Key Outcomes

  • Final Plat S126: Approved unanimously.
  • Z19-C704 (7850 Garden Road): Approved (zone change from R1 to RA3) as recommended by staff.
  • Z19-C703 (9253 Geyser Road): Denied (the motion to accept staff recommendation of disapproval carried; the request to rezone from RA4 to C2 was not approved).
  • Z19-C705 (multiple parcels on Door Street and West Bancroft Street): Approved (zone change to C2) unanimously.

Meeting Transcript

Brandon Rakoff. Don Bart. Josh Hughes? Here. Leotley? Here. Anita Lopez. Present. Lisa Sebaki? Present. Mike Newski. Here. Mr. Chair, you have a quorum. A notice of this meeting was posted in the office of the Toledo Lucas County Planning Commissions. On the eighth floor in the Lucas County Clerk's office in the lobby of one government center. A copy of that notice is available for inspection in their files if anyone should care to do so. You have one final plan. Yes. S 126 final plan of legacy business parked replat located north of Monclover Road, east of Jerome Road, Monclova Township. All final clearances have been received. Staff recommends approval. Move approval of final plat S 126. Second. Motion and second. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. First case. First case. Z19 C 704. Zone change from R1 to RA3. At 7850 Garden Road, staff recommends approval for the following two reasons. Zone change to RA3 large lot rural residential would introduce a land use that is compatible with existing uses in the vicinity. And the zone change to R3 is consistent with the 2020 Springfield Township Land Use Plan, which recommends this parcel for low to medium residential use. Give us your name and address for the record, please. Scott Hasty, 7850 Garden Road. Okay. Mr. Pamuski also tell you. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? If so, say I do. I do. Thank you. Mr. Hasty, the staff's recommended approval. Uh do you have any questions? No. Anybody else in the tenants would like to speak on this case today?

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