Springboro public meetings in 2025

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading to rezone land at 100-150 East Street from low-density residential to a planned unit development. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of council members-elect and year-end budget appropriations.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1.07 acres at 100-150 East Street from R-2 to PUD-R
• Third reading of subdivider's contract for Northampton Subdivision Phase 2
• Second reading of subdivider's agreement for Bailey Farm Subdivision Phase 2
• Proposed appropriation of land at 90 and 92 Edgebrooke Dr. for public road easements
• First reading of supplemental and year-end appropriation ordinances

The council unanimously approved the City Manager's proposal to sell a storm‑water easement to Miami Township for $100,000, allowing drainage from the proposed Chick‑fil‑A development to the city’s retention pond. Council members reported no objections. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved sale of $100,000 storm‑water easement to Miami Township (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Springboro Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of a rezoning request for South Richards Run Road between East Central Avenue (SR 73) and Duvall Drive. The proposal seeks to change the road’s district designations from Light Manufacturing (M‑1), Planned Unit Development‑Office (PUD‑O), and Estate‑Type Residential (R‑1) to Heavy Manufacturing (M‑2). The commission will discuss the implications of these changes before any final decision.

• Preliminary review and rezoning of South Richards Run Road from East Central Avenue (SR 73) to Duvall Drive – change from M‑1, PUD‑O, and R‑1 districts to M‑2 Heavy Manufacturing

City Council

City Council will vote on several subdivision record plans and a supplemental appropriation of funds. The body is also considering a resolution for 2026 employee pay ranges and a professional services agreement for legal counsel.

• Issuance of not to exceed $6,000,000 of land acquisition bond anticipation notes
• Subdivider's contracts for Eastbrook Farms Section 1 Phase A, Northampton Phase 2, and Bailey Farm Phase 2
• Appropriation of land near Pioneer Blvd and West Lower Springboro Road for public transportation
• Professional services agreement with Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co., L.P.A. for Law Director Gerald L. McDonald
• Agreement with Woodard Development, LLC for construction of up to four homes on East Street

The Springboro City Council unanimously approved a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a public employee's compensation, with no votes taken during the session. Council members also nominated Becky Iverson to serve as Deputy Mayor for 2026 and agreed that Council Member‑Elect Jerry Ferris will fill the committee seats vacated by Janie Ridd. No other legislative items were adopted or denied at this work session.

• Enter Executive Session to consider public employee compensation (vote 7‑0)
• Nominate Becky Iverson as Deputy Mayor for 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Assign Council Member‑Elect Jerry Ferris to committees vacated by Janie Ridd (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will perform final reviews for several residential and mixed-use developments. The meeting includes decisions on record plans and rezoning requests for specific properties.

• Final review of Easton Farm PUD-MU record plan at 605 North Main Street (SR 741), Section Three
• Final review of Bailey Farm PUD-R record plan at 6821 Red Lion-Five Points Road, Phase Two
• Final review of rezoning and general plan from Office District to PUD-MU at West Central Avenue (SR 73) and Clearcreek-Franklin Road
• Final review of rezoning and general plan from R-2 to PUD-R at 100-150 East Street

The Planning Commission unanimously excused member Mike Thompson. The commission approved the October 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes. It gave final approval to the Easton Farm Section Three record plan. It also gave final approval to the Bailey Farm Phase 2 record plan.

• Excused member Mike Thompson (6-0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (6-0)
• Approved Final Approval Record Plan Easton Farm Section Three (6-0)
• Approved Final Approval Record Plan Bailey Farm Phase 2 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will approve the 2026 budget and a five-year capital improvement program. The meeting also includes authorizing contracts for two subdivisions and a chiller replacement project.

• Approval of 2026 Budget
• Approval of 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Contract for Heatherwood Clubhouse Chiller Replacement
• Contract for Northampton Subdivision Phase 2
• Contract for Eastbrook Farms Subdivision Section 1, Phase A

The November 6 work session was used to present the 2026 budget and the 5‑year Capital Improvement Program. Staff discussed cyber‑security upgrades, police staffing challenges, and the upcoming East Street first‑time‑homebuyer project. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springboro Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a personal wireless service (PWS) facility at 440 South Pioneer Drive. The applicant, TowerCo 2013, LLC, represented by Tonya Rogers, seeks a 16.25‑foot reduction from the required 156.25‑foot fall zone for a 125‑foot tower. The request includes a lease agreement with property owner Soundfold, Inc. and addresses safety and setback criteria under the Planning & Zoning Code.

• Variance request for PWS facility at 440 South Pioneer Drive
• Proposed 125‑ft tall tower requiring 16.25‑ft reduction from 156.25‑ft fall zone
• Lease agreement between TowerCo 2013, LLC and Soundfold, Inc.
• Public hearing on the variance before the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Application filed by Tonya Rogers, Esq., representing TowerCo

City Council

The Springboro City Council will hold second‑reading votes on emergency ordinances that approve record plans, performance guarantees, and contracts for Eastbrook Farms Subdivision Section 1 Phase A and Phase B. A first‑reading emergency ordinance for Easton Farm Subdivision Section Two will also be considered. The council will adopt a resolution updating the Warren County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation 5‑Year Plan and a resolution authorizing applications for Federal FAST Act funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.

• Emergency ordinance (second reading) for Eastbrook Farms Subdivision Section 1, Phase A
• Emergency ordinance (second reading) for Eastbrook Farms Subdivision Section 1, Phase B
• Emergency ordinance (first reading) for Easton Farm Subdivision Section Two
• Resolution adopting the Warren County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation 5‑Year Plan Update
• Resolution authorizing submission of applications for Federal FAST Act funds via the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission

The council excused Deputy Mayor Jim Chmiel (6‑0) and waived the second and third readings of Legislative Item 3 (6‑0). It adopted Ordinance O-25-37 for Easton Farm Subdivision Section Two (6‑0) and adopted the Warren County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation 5‑Year Plan Update (6‑0). The October 2 work‑session minutes were approved (5‑0‑1).

• Excused Deputy Mayor Jim Chmiel (6-0)
• Waived second and third readings of Legislative Item 3 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-37 for Easton Farm Subdivision Section Two (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-38 adopting Warren County hazard mitigation plan update (6-0)
• Approved October 2 work‑session minutes (5-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Springboro Planning Commission will give final approval to a minor revision of the General Plan for the Northampton Planned Unit Development‑Residential at 1525 South Main Street. It will also grant final approval for a site‑plan addition at 216 Tahlequah Trail for Thaler Machine. Several preliminary reviews will be considered, including a new restaurant proposal at 610 North Main Street and rezoning requests for mixed‑use and residential developments at West Central Avenue/Clearcreek‑Franklin Road and 100‑150 East Street.

• Final Approval – Minor revision to Approved General Plan #2, Northampton PUD‑R, 1525 South Main St (SR 741)
• Final Approval – Site Plan Review, 216 Tahlequah Trail, Thaler Machine, new building addition
• Preliminary Review – Site Plan Review, 610 North Main St (SR 741), China Cottage, proposed new restaurant
• Preliminary Review – Rezoning O (Office District) to PUD‑MU, southeast corner West Central Ave (SR 73) and Clearcreek‑Franklin Rd, mixed‑use development
• Preliminary Review – Rezoning R‑2 (Low Density Residential) to PUD‑R, 100‑150 East St, residential development

The commission approved a minor revision to the Northampton PUD‑R general plan, adding two home plans, with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. It also approved the site‑plan review for a new building addition at Thaler Machine on 216 Tahlequah Trail, also by a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. A preliminary review was conducted for a China Cottage restaurant at 610 North Main Street, but no approval was given pending additional information.

• Approved minor revision to Northampton PUD‑R general plan (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved site‑plan review for Thaler Machine building addition (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Preliminary review of China Cottage site plan – no decision, further details required

City Council

The Springboro City Council will approve the minutes from the September 18 meeting and recognize the city’s Silver Circle Savvy award. The council will hold first readings on four emergency ordinances: two for the Eastbrook Farms Subdivision (Phase A and Phase B), one to vacate a portion of Noel Drive right‑of‑way, and one to amend the 2025 annual appropriation ordinance. Additional reports from the mayor, city manager, and committees will be presented, followed by public and executive sessions.

• Emergency ordinance (first reading) approving record plan and performance guarantee for Eastbrook Farms Subdivision Section 1, Phase A
• Emergency ordinance (first reading) approving record plan and performance guarantee for Eastbrook Farms Subdivision Section 1, Phase B
• Emergency ordinance (first reading) vacating right‑of‑way of a portion of Noel Drive
• Emergency ordinance (first reading) supplemental appropriation amending annual appropriation ordinance No. O-25-01 for 2025
• Approval of minutes from the City Council work session and regular meeting of September 18, 2025

The council voted 6-0 to excuse Council Member Janie Ridd from the October 2 meetings. It also approved the minutes of the September 18 work session and regular meeting by a 6-0 vote. Several emergency ordinance items were read for the first time, but no action was taken. The CityNotes newsletter award was presented.

• Excused Council Member Janie Ridd from tonight’s meetings (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept 18, 2025 work session and regular meeting (6-0)
• First readings of emergency ordinances presented, no action taken

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve tax levies for Warren and Montgomery counties, authorize a new three-year contract for City Manager Christopher J. Pozzuto, and swear in two new police officers. The meeting also includes resolutions for a trail feasibility study, a land appropriation, and contracts with Woodard Development and Glenwood Electric.

• Approval of tax levies for Warren and Montgomery counties
• Authorization of new City Manager Christopher J. Pozzuto contract
• Swearing in of new police officers Wyatt Arnold and Jacob Irving
• Authorization for Woodard Development purchase and development agreement
• Authorization for Glenwood Electric wastewater treatment plant generator replacement

The council voted 7-0 to approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to enter executive session was also passed unanimously (7-0). No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the work session.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Entered executive session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to grant final approvals for several residential and mixed-use development plans. The body will also conduct a preliminary site plan review for a building addition and parking lot.

• Final approval for a covered patio variance at 295 Montgomery Lane
• Final approval for Eastbrook Farms Record Plan, Section 1, Phase A
• Final approval for Eastbrook Farms Record Plan, Section 1, Phase B
• Final approval for a replat at 605 North Main Street (Easton Farm PUD-MU)
• Preliminary review for a building addition and parking lot at 216 Tahlequah Trail

The commission unanimously approved a variance for a covered patio at 295 Montgomery Lane. It also approved the record plans for Eastbrook Farms Phase A (19 lots) and Phase B (26 lots). The record plan for 605 North Main Street, Easton Farm mixed‑use development was approved as well. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved variance for 295 Montgomery Lane covered patio (5-0)
• Approved Record Plan, Section 1 Phase A, Eastbrook Farms (5-0)
• Approved Record Plan, Section 1 Phase B, Eastbrook Farms (5-0)
• Approved Record Plan, 605 North Main Street, Easton Farm PUD‑MU (5-0)

City Council

The council heard a presentation on a proposed Heatherwoode Performance Center to address parking at Wright Station and the temporary simulator situation at Heatherwoode. Staff outlined the building concept, lease terms, and projected financials. Council members asked questions about design, parking, staffing, and revenue, but no vote or formal action was recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed the final development plan for the multifamily component of the Easton Farm PUD‑MU at 605 North Main Street. Staff recommended approval of the plan contingent on addressing several comments. A motion to approve the final development plan was called, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

• Staff recommended approval of final development plan pending comment revisions
• Motion to approve final development plan – vote result not recorded

City Council

The council approved a rezoning of roughly 16.65 acres at 1405 South Main Street from R‑1 to PUD‑R. It also added outdoor dining as a permitted accessory use in the Office‑Residential district. Several emergency ordinances were adopted, including contracts for Bailey Farm and Cedar Creek Reserve subdivisions, a street‑boundary amendment for the DORA area, and a supplemental appropriation for 2025. The council authorized development agreements with Borror Company/Easton Farm Partners and ADGO Inc for water‑and‑wastewater PLC replacements, and approved a public‑art mural proposal.

• Approved rezoning of 1405 S. Main St. to PUD‑R (no discussion)
• Approved amendment adding outdoor dining in O‑R district (no discussion)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing Bailey Farm Subdivision contract (no discussion)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending street boundary map for DORA to include 5 N. Main St. (no discussion)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing supplemental appropriation for 2025 (no discussion)
• Authorized development agreement with Borror Company and Easton Farm Partners, LLC (no discussion)
• Authorized agreement with ADGO Inc for PLC replacements for water and wastewater facilities (no discussion)
• Approved public‑art mural proposal with council consent (no discussion)

City Council

The Springboro City Council approved a motion to excuse Council Member Jack Hanson and Council Member Janie Ridd from the July 17 work session and related meetings, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The Council also agreed to cancel the scheduled August 21 regular meeting and instead hold two consecutive meetings on August 7, with no objections recorded.

• Excused Jack Hanson and Janie Ridd from July 17 meetings (5-0 vote)
• Cancelled August 21 regular meeting; two meetings will be held on August 7 (no objections)

Planning Commission

The Springboro Planning Commission approved the site plan for a new Advanced Engineering industrial building at the south terminus of West Tech Boulevard. It also approved the final development plan for a speculative commercial building in the Advanced Drive Planned Unit Development. A third approval was given for the site plan of a new commercial building at 95 Commercial Way. All three motions passed with six votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Site Plan Review, south terminus of West Tech Boulevard, new industrial building (6 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Final Development Plan, Advanced Drive PUD, Planned Unit Development, new commercial building (6 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Site Plan Review, 95 Commercial Way, proposed commercial building (6 yes, 0 no)

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to excuse Council Member Stephen Harding from the June 19 meetings. A 6‑0 vote approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss a property purchase. The July 3 and July 17 council meetings were both rescheduled to July 17, with no objections recorded.

• Excused Council Member Stephen Harding from tonight’s meetings (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to consider purchase of property for public purposes (6-0)
• Rescheduled July 3 and July 17 council meetings to be held together on July 17 (no objections)

Planning Commission

The commission excused Becky Iverson and approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the final record plan for the Cedar Creek Reserve subdivision at 7878 & 7914 Sharts Road. It also unanimously approved the final record plan for the Bailey Farms PUD‑R subdivision at 6821 Red Lion‑Five Points Road.

• Excused Becky Iverson (6-0)
• Approved May 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (6-0)
• Approved Final Record Plan for 7878 & 7914 Sharts Road, Cedar Creek Reserve subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Final Record Plan for 6821 Red Lion‑Five Points Road, Bailey Farms PUD‑R subdivision (6-0)

City Council

The council voted 4‑0 to excuse Dale Brunner, Jack Hanson, and Stephen Harding from the June 5 meeting. A separate 4‑0 vote approved moving into executive session to consider the purchase and sale of city property, with no votes taken inside that session. Both actions were recorded without discussion of the emergency ordinance readings.

• Excused Dale Brunner, Jack Hanson, Stephen Harding from meeting (4‑0)
• Entered Executive Session to consider property purchase/sale (4‑0, no votes taken)

Planning Commission

The commission excused Steve Harding and Scott Marshall and approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No vote was recorded on the rezoning or general‑plan proposals for 1405 South Main Street, so no substantive decisions were made on those items.

• Excused Steve Harding and Scott Marshall (5‑0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5‑0)

City Council

The May 1 work session reviewed an emergency ordinance, several resolutions and a redevelopment concept for 130 E. Street. None of the items received discussion, votes, or formal approval. Council members expressed general interest in the housing concept, but no official decision was recorded.

City Council

The Springboro City Council voted 7‑0 to enter an executive session to consider purchasing property for public purposes. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to contract with Sturm Construction for the 2025 water‑main replacement project. Staff recommended waiving second and third readings of two legislative items (a lighting and signs ordinance amendment and an emergency appropriation ordinance). The May council meeting schedule was consolidated to a single date with no objections.

• Motion to enter executive session on property purchase approved (7-0)
• Resolution authorizing contract with Sturm Construction for 2025 water main replacement approved (no vote recorded)
• Staff recommendation to waive second and third readings of lighting and signs ordinance amendment accepted (no vote recorded)
• Staff recommendation to waive second and third readings of emergency appropriation ordinance accepted (no vote recorded)
• May 15 council meeting merged with May 1 meeting; schedule change approved with no objections

Planning Commission

The commission excused member Chris Pearson and approved the March 19 minutes. It then gave final approval, with staff conditions, to the Northampton PUD‑R Phase Two subdivision (4525 South Main St) and to the Wadestone PUD‑R Section Four subdivision (West Factory Rd opposite Catalpa Drive), each by a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Excused Chris Pearson (6 yes‑0 no)
• Approved March 19, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5 yes‑0 no, 1 abstain)
• Approved Northampton PUD‑R Phase Two (4525 South Main St) with staff conditions (6 yes‑0 no)
• Approved Wadestone PUD‑R Section Four (West Factory Rd opposite Catalpa Drive) with staff conditions (6 yes‑0 no)

City Council

The Springboro City Council unanimously excused two absent members and approved the March 20 meeting minutes. It amended the agenda to add a resolution, adopted an ordinance extending the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for five years, and approved a lease allowing Mike Farm Enterprises to farm 60 acres at 605 North Main Street.

• Excused Council Members Dale Brunner and Jack Hanson (vote [5-0])
• Approved minutes of the March 20, 2025 work and regular meetings (vote [5-0])
• Amended legislative agenda to add Resolution R-25-17 (vote [5-0])
• Adopted Ordinance O-25-9 extending the DORA for five years (vote [5-0])
• Adopted Resolution R-25-17 authorizing lease to Mike Farm Enterprises for 60 acres at 605 North Main Street (vote [5-0])

City Council

The Springboro City Council unanimously approved a contract with Habegger Corporation to purchase a chiller for the Heatherwoode Golf Clubhouse at $91,112.00. It also authorized the City Manager to execute ODOT consent legislation for the East Central Avenue resurfacing project, estimating a local share of $300,000‑$400,000. Finally, the council approved a real‑estate exchange with the Springboro Community City School District, swapping roughly 20 acres of land at Easton Farm for 20 acres owned by the district. All three resolutions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved $91,112.00 chiller contract for Heatherwoode Golf Clubhouse (7-0)
• Authorized ODOT consent for East Central Avenue resurfacing project (7-0)
• Approved real‑estate exchange of approx. 20 acres each with school district (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the Eastbrook Farm, Section One record plan, which adds 45 buildable lots on the 83.1‑acre site. It also unanimously approved text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code covering exterior lighting and the sign code. Both motions passed with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved Eastbrook Farm Record Plan (45 lots) – vote 5 yes, 0 no
• Approved Planning & Zoning text amendments for exterior lighting and sign code – vote 5 yes, 0 no