Toledo City Plan Commission Meeting – August 13, 2026
Toledo City Plan Commission Meeting – August 13, 2026
The Toledo City Plan Commission met on Thursday, August 13, 2026 (agenda listed a 2:00 PM start; the transcript indicates a late afternoon session) to consider seven cases: a downtown overlay demolition, two zone changes, two special use permits, a major site plan review, and a local landmark designation. All cases were decided, with most approved unanimously except for the special use permit for a gas station (SUP25-0037), which passed 3–2 and will go to City Council.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.
Discussion Items
Case 1: DOD-9-26 – Downtown Overlay District Review for Demolition at 635 N. Erie Street (Lucas County Health Department)
- Applicant Dave Obrock (interim commissioner of facility and fleet operations) requested demolition of the three-story building constructed in 1953. The building’s 10-year Facility Condition Index is nearly $8 million, and its market value is $2.1 million. The City Historic Commission recommended approval on July 27, 2026. The site will become a city-owned parking lot. No public comments or correspondence were received. The commission voted unanimously to approve the demolition. This action does not go to City Council.
Case 2: Z26-0013 – Zone Change from CO Office Commercial to RD6 Duplex Residential at 1302 Kelsey Avenue
- The applicant (property owner) requested the change to return a former residential property to residential use, consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. Staff recommended approval. No public comments. The commission voted unanimously to approve. The case will go to City Council Planning and Zoning on September 17, 2026.
Case 3: Z26-0014 – Zone Change from IL Limited Industrial to CR Regional Commercial at 3910 Haverhill Drive
- Applicant Craig Joseph requested the change to revert to the previous zoning (changed by his brother years ago). The site is a former car lot being revitalized by a new entrepreneur. Staff recommended approval. No public comments. The commission voted unanimously to approve. The case will go to City Council on September 17, 2026.
Case 4: SUP25-0037 – Special Use Permit for Gas & Fuel Sales at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue
- Applicant Momar Goba, with 25 years of experience, proposed reopening a gas station/convenience store. The property has been owned for 10 years but not operated recently. Staff recommended approval subject to 39 conditions (including resolving Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTER) compliance issues). A neighborhood meeting was held in July with about 30 attendees; many expressed safety concerns. The applicant stated he would install 24/7 cameras, not sell beer/wine, and address compliance.
- Public comments: Carol Couchet (neighbor since 1994) opposed, citing safety, gang concerns, and the perception that the station was abandoned. Gregory Cain noted unpaid property taxes and illegal operation. Lynn Sheehan questioned the lack of traffic studies, environmental assessments, and the applicant’s honesty at the neighborhood meeting. Tammy McElack raised concerns about outstanding BUSTER compliance (permits unpaid for ~4 years) and asked for denial until rectified. Eight letters were received (7 opposition, 1 support).
- Commissioner Ball (who lives near the site) stated that a traffic study was unnecessary given the low volume of three pumps. Staff confirmed the Division of Transportation had no concerns.
- Applicant responded that he would hire local workers and address tank compliance; he stated he recently contacted BUSTER and expects certification.
- The commission voted 3–2 to approve (Mominy voted no, Whittington, Rickhoff, Ball, Grossweiler voted yes). The case will go to City Council on September 17, 2026.
Case 5: SPR26-0030 – Major Site Plan Review for a New Building and Site Modifications at 5315 Stickney Avenue
- Applicant Doug Glover (owner’s agent) presented a 77,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal building for Boll Crane, relocating its headquarters. Staff recommended approval subject to 34 conditions. Two concerns were raised: condition 25 requiring a public sidewalk (commission deferred to traffic division and did not waive), and condition 26 requiring an 18-foot drive aisle to be 25 feet. The commission voted to remove condition 26 (unanimous), allowing the 18-foot width. No public comments. The commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan. This action does not go to City Council.
Case 6: SUP26-0018 – Special Use Permit for Storage of Towaway Vehicles at 5825 Angola Road
- Applicant Kyle Tucker (attorney) requested after a notice of violation in November 2025; the towing company had been operating without the permit since 2023. Staff recommended disapproval due to the 500-foot setback from a residential district, but recommended approval of a waiver for surface/drainage (gravel storage area). Two waivers were required.
- Public comments: One call in support from an adjacent business; one call expressing dust concerns from the north recreation facility; the manufactured home park had greater concerns about a different neighbor.
- The applicant agreed to 29 conditions and an updated site plan showing paved front area and gravel storage behind the building. The dust mitigation plan was accepted.
- The commission voted unanimously to approve the location setback waiver, and then unanimously approved the case in full as waived and modified. The case goes to City Council on September 17, 2026.
Case 7: M-14-26 – Review of Local Landmark Designation for the Dura Building at 4500 N. Detroit Avenue
- Applicant Julie Apt (architect) requested landmark designation for the 1927 industrial building, home of Dura Manufacturing (auto parts, held 300 patents). The building is 50% occupied by light industrial; owner IBC plans to use historic tax credits for preservation. Staff recommended approval. One call from a neighbor asked about property values; staff clarified no negative impact. The commission voted unanimously to approve the designation. The case goes to City Council on September 17, 2026.
Director's Report
Director introduced two new planners, Luke Fullop and Becca Brown, who will begin casework soon.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned after all cases were heard.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon. This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Toledo Planning Commission. Ms. Cattrell, will you please call the roll? Rachel Mominy here. Emory Whittington? Baron Rickhoff? Here. Chris Ball? Here. Aircraft Sweiler. Mr. Chair, you have a quorum notice this meeting is posted in the office of the Toledo Lucas County Planning Commissions. In the clerk of counsel's office in the lobby of one government center. Copy that notice is available for our inspection in our files if anyone will care to do so. We have a procedure here at the Plan Commission that if you plan on speaking today in favor of or opposed any case, we must swear you in. At the beginning of each case, we'll call the case, we'll ask that the applicant step forward to the lectern. The applicant will have an opportunity about five minutes to present their case. After they're completed with their presentation, we'll open it up to the audience for comments or or in favor of or disapproval of the application, and then we'll give the applicant some additional time to make final comments. Please also remember to swear uh to sign in at the lectern if you speak today. Uh Ms. Catrell, do we have any minutes to approve? We have the minutes from July 9th, 2026. I'll accept a motion on those minutes. I will make a motion for approval. Mama Neil second. We have a first and a second to approve the minutes. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Those minutes are approved. Do we have a director's report? I have a quick one for the end of the meeting if we can. Sure, we'll save that to the end. Do we have any final plats? We do not. And any requests for postponement, advancement, or deferral? No. Okay. Then we'll go ahead and read the first case into the record. Miss Catrell, if you could please do that. Item number one is case DOD 926, downtown Overlay District Review for the demolition of Luke's County Health Department building located at 635 North Erie Street. Staff recommends approval. Thank you. Sir, when you're ready, name and address, please. My name is Dave Obrock, address 205 Broadview Avenue, Lucky, Ohio. Please raise your right hand. Do you swear the testimony you're about to give away the truth? If so, say I do.
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