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Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission Meeting - July 22, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, July 22, 2026
BodyToledo, Ohio
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, July 22, 2026
StatusFILED
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Jack Jolly?

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Here.

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Chris Wall.

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Here.

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Brandon Rickhoff.

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Here.

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Megan Melchinski?

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Here.

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Eric Rosweiler?

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Here.

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Don Muharton?

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Here.

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Grant Rombeck?

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Here.

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Lisa Sebecki.

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Present.

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Mike Pinowski.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Chair, you have a quorum.

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A notice of this meeting was posted in the office of the Toledo Luke's County Plan Commission's eighth floor in Lucas County Clerk's office in the lobby of one government center.

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

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Did you approve two sets of minutes?

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The first one's April 22nd.

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Motion for approval.

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Second.

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Motion second to approve the April 22nd.

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Minutes, all those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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That motion carries.

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Now we have June 24.

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Motion for approval.

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Second.

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The motion is second to approve June 24th, 2026 minutes.

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All those in favor?

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Are there any opposed?

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That motion carries the first case, please.

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Case number one is Z 34 C th C 38 review and approval of a complete rewrite of the Richville Township in Village of Berkey comprehensive plan staff recommends approval.

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Is there anybody here from Richfield?

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Uh maybe a representative may come forward.

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Doug Ronald addresses 3354 Washburn Road representing Richfield Township.

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

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If so, say I do.

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I do.

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Thank you.

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The staff has recommended approval of your plan.

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Do you have any questions or comments for us?

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No, I do not.

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Okay.

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

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Move approval.

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Second.

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Motion to second to approve case Z34-C 38.

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All those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Any opposed?

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That motion carries unanimously.

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Thank you, sir.

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You're welcome.

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All set.

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Summary of Proceedings

Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission Meeting - July 22, 2026

The Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission met on July 22, 2026, to consider several zoning and planning matters. The meeting began with the approval of minutes from previous meetings, followed by consideration of four cases: two comprehensive plan and zoning resolution rewrites for Richville Township and the Village of Berkey, a zoning amendment for Harding Township, and a controversial sign text amendment for Waterville Township. All cases were approved, with the Waterville Township sign amendment passing over staff's recommendation of disapproval on a 7-2 vote.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval – The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 22, 2026, and June 24, 2026, meetings.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jerry Parker (representing Mr. Bolan and Mr. Moline, property owners) spoke in favor of the Waterville Township sign text amendment (Case Z22 C142), arguing that townships cannot prohibit outdoor advertising under Ohio law and that limiting the amendment to two electronic signs along U.S. 24 is a reasonable restriction. He stated that the township trustees he spoke with supported the proposal.

Discussion Items

  • Case Z34 C38 – Richville Township / Village of Berkey Comprehensive Plan Rewrite – Doug Ronald from Richfield Township presented the plan. Staff recommended approval. No public opposition. The commission voted unanimously to approve.
  • Case Z34 C39 – Richville Township Zoning Resolution Rewrite – Staff recommended approval. No public comments. The commission voted unanimously to approve.
  • Case Z37 C38 – Harding Township Zoning Amendment (Cottage Industries and Marijuana Facilities) – Sue Tres, zoning inspector for Harding Township, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. The commission voted unanimously to approve.
  • Case Z22 C142 – Waterville Township Sign Text Amendment (Two Electronic Signs Along U.S. 24) – Staff recommended disapproval, citing that the proposed signs would be the largest and tallest billboards in Lucas County. Jerry Parker argued the township’s limitation to two signs is a valid exercise of its authority. Commissioner Padewski questioned whether the request originated from the township or from the applicant, and staff confirmed it was initiated by the applicant. Commissioner Melchinski noted that no other township in the county allows such signs. Commissioner Rombeck raised concerns about the legality of restricting to only two signs, and staff acknowledged it could be challenged. The commission moved to approve the amendment, passing by a vote with two opposed (Commissioners Pinowski and Rombeck)

Key Outcomes

  • Case Z34 C38 – Approved unanimously. The Richville Township / Village of Berkey comprehensive plan rewrite will be implemented.
  • Case Z34 C39 – Approved unanimously. The Richville Township zoning resolution rewrite will be adopted.
  • Case Z37 C38 – Approved unanimously. Harding Township will add cottage industries and marijuana facilities to its zoning resolution.
  • Case Z22 C142 – Approved 7-2. The text amendment allowing two electronic messaging signs along U.S. 24 in Waterville Township will be sent back to the township for further action.

Meeting Transcript

Jack Jolly? Here. Chris Wall. Here. Brandon Rickhoff. Here. Megan Melchinski? Here. Eric Rosweiler? Here. Don Muharton? Here. Grant Rombeck? Here. Lisa Sebecki. Present. Mike Pinowski. Here. Mr. Chair, you have a quorum. A notice of this meeting was posted in the office of the Toledo Luke's County Plan Commission's eighth floor in Lucas County Clerk's office in the lobby of one government center. Copy the notices available for inspection in our files if anyone would care to do so. Did you approve two sets of minutes? The first one's April 22nd. Motion for approval. Second. Motion second to approve the April 22nd. Minutes, all those in favor say aye. Aye. That motion carries. Now we have June 24. Motion for approval. Second. The motion is second to approve June 24th, 2026 minutes. All those in favor? Are there any opposed? That motion carries the first case, please. Case number one is Z 34 C th C 38 review and approval of a complete rewrite of the Richville Township in Village of Berkey comprehensive plan staff recommends approval. Is there anybody here from Richfield? Uh maybe a representative may come forward. Doug Ronald addresses 3354 Washburn Road representing Richfield Township. Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth? If so, say I do. I do. Thank you. The staff has recommended approval of your plan. Do you have any questions or comments for us? No, I do not. Okay. Is there anybody else in the tenants that would like to speak on this case?

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