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Lucas County Plan Commission Meeting Summary – September 23, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, September 23, 2026
BodyToledo, Ohio
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, September 23, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:03

This is a regular schedule meeting of Lucas County Plan Commission.

0:06

I'll read the role of Jack Jolly.

0:08

Here.

0:09

Ryan Rick up.

0:10

Here.

0:10

Don Muhor.

0:11

Here.

0:12

Joshua Hughes.

0:13

Here.

0:14

Leutley.

0:15

Here.

0:15

We're on back.

0:16

Here.

0:16

Lisa Sabaki present.

0:17

Mike Penuski.

0:18

Here.

0:19

Mr.

0:19

Chair, you have a quorum.

0:20

Notice this meeting was posted in the office of the Tulukas County Plan Commission's eighth floor government center in Lucas County Clerk's Office and the lobby of one government center.

0:30

Copy that notice is available for inspection.

0:32

Interfiles if anyone would care to do so.

0:34

If we have two final class.

0:43

Okay.

0:44

S 726, final plates creek plat 7, located west of Hair Road, South Pennsylvania Avenue, Sylvania Township.

0:51

All final clearances have been received.

0:53

Staff recommends approval.

0:54

Move approval of S 726.

0:57

Second.

0:58

Motion is second to approve final flat.

1:01

S 326.

1:02

All those in favor say aye.

1:03

Aye.

1:04

Aye.

1:07

Um then if I'm sorry, if we go back up, we have minutes from July 22nd and August 26th.

1:12

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see those on my agenda.

1:14

Motion to approve the minutes.

1:16

Second.

1:17

We need to do these separately.

1:19

We can do them together.

1:21

We can do them together.

1:22

Motion is second to approve both sets of minutes.

1:25

All those in favor say aye.

1:26

Aye.

1:26

Any opposed.

1:27

That motion carries also.

1:29

Okay.

1:30

Okay, and let the record reflect that Commissioner Grossweiler is here.

1:33

Case number one, Z33 C 159, zone change from A to C4 at 12961 Airport Highway.

1:40

Staff recommends approval.

1:42

For the following reason, the zone change supports the economic base of the township through land use, development, and capital investments while preserving the natural features in residential areas.

1:51

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

1:53

Sean J.

1:54

Albert.

1:55

1275 County Road EF, Swanton, Ohio, 43558.

2:01

Mr.

2:01

Pinouski's gonna swear you in.

2:03

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

2:05

If so, say I do.

2:07

I do.

2:07

Thanks, sir.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural█████10%
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Summary of Proceedings

Lucas County Plan Commission Regular Meeting – September 23, 2026

The Lucas County Plan Commission met on September 23, 2026, with a quorum present. Commissioner Grossweiler was noted as present. No written agenda or minutes document was included in the source materials; this summary is based on the raw transcript. The commission acted on one final plat, approval of prior meeting minutes, and five zoning cases. All votes were approved by voice vote with no audible opposition.

Consent Calendar / Routine Approvals

  • Final Plat S-726 (also transcribed as S 326), Creek Plat 7, located west of Hair Road and south of Pennsylvania Avenue, Sylvania Township: all final clearances were received, and staff recommended approval. Motion to approve passed by voice vote.
  • Minutes from the July 22 and August 26 meetings (year not specified in the transcript) were approved together by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public offered testimony. For each case, the chair invited attendees to speak, and no one commented.
  • On Case Z17 C 392, the township zoning inspector stated he had no comment.

Discussion Items

  • Case Z33 C 159 – Zone change from A to C4 at 12961 Airport Highway. Applicant Sean J. Albert (1275 County Road EF, Swanton, Ohio) had no questions or comments. Staff recommended approval because the zone change supports the township's economic base through land use, development, and capital investment while preserving natural features and residential areas. Approved.
  • Case Z33 C 160 – Zone change from C4 to M1 for 13 lots along Airport Highway. Applicant Jason Rowley (260 East Brown Street, Birmingham, Michigan) had no comments or questions. Staff recommended approval for two reasons: support of the township's economic base, and assistance with the next phase of industrial park development. Approved unanimously.
  • Case Z17 C 392 – Zone change from C2 and AR to M1 at 10311 Airport Highway. Applicant George Lathrop (320 West Dossel, Maumee, Ohio) had no questions. Staff recommended approval because the request is compatible with surrounding zoning and uses, compatible with the 2022 Monclova Township comprehensive land use plan, and will have minimal adverse impacts on surrounding properties. Approved.
  • Case Z17 C 391 – Text amendment to modify Section 15, Monclova Township. The transcript labels it a tax amendment, but the person presenting the request explained it updates the township's zoning resolution to conform to current Ohio Revised Code law. Staff recommended approval. Approved.
  • Case Z19 C 709 – Text amendment to modify Section 19, supplemental regulations, Springfield Township. Josh Hollinger (7617 Angola Road) stated township staff recommends approval and agrees with the Lucas County Planning Commission. He explained the amendment is intended to address dogs on vacant properties; because the township lacks the right to enter those properties, it would work with the Sheriff Department, LC4, and the Humane Society to send violations and address issues quickly. In response to a commissioner's question, he said the township, not the county, has jurisdiction. Approved.

Key Outcomes

  • Final Plat S-726 approved.
  • Minutes of July 22 and August 26 approved.
  • Cases Z33 C 159, Z33 C 160, Z17 C 392, Z17 C 391, and Z19 C 709 were all approved as staff recommended. Each motion passed by voice vote; no opposing votes were noted, and Case Z33 C 160 was specifically described as unanimous.
  • The meeting adjourned after the final vote.

Meeting Transcript

This is a regular schedule meeting of Lucas County Plan Commission. I'll read the role of Jack Jolly. Here. Ryan Rick up. Here. Don Muhor. Here. Joshua Hughes. Here. Leutley. Here. We're on back. Here. Lisa Sabaki present. Mike Penuski. Here. Mr. Chair, you have a quorum. Notice this meeting was posted in the office of the Tulukas County Plan Commission's eighth floor government center in Lucas County Clerk's Office and the lobby of one government center. Copy that notice is available for inspection. Interfiles if anyone would care to do so. If we have two final class. Okay. S 726, final plates creek plat 7, located west of Hair Road, South Pennsylvania Avenue, Sylvania Township. All final clearances have been received. Staff recommends approval. Move approval of S 726. Second. Motion is second to approve final flat. S 326. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Um then if I'm sorry, if we go back up, we have minutes from July 22nd and August 26th. Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see those on my agenda. Motion to approve the minutes. Second. We need to do these separately. We can do them together. We can do them together. Motion is second to approve both sets of minutes. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed. That motion carries also. Okay. Okay, and let the record reflect that Commissioner Grossweiler is here. Case number one, Z33 C 159, zone change from A to C4 at 12961 Airport Highway. Staff recommends approval. For the following reason, the zone change supports the economic base of the township through land use, development, and capital investments while preserving the natural features in residential areas.

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