Colerain, OH

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

Zoning Commission

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Zoning Commission

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Zoning Commission

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

Zoning Commission

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear three variance requests: an accessory structure in a front yard, a privacy fence in prohibited locations, and reduced setbacks for a place of worship. One request, for expansion of a nonconforming setback, has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from its June 24, 2026 meeting.

• Variance for accessory structure at 8752 Althaus Rd (RER district)
• Variance for privacy fence at 7364 Appleridge Ct (SUR district)
• Variance for reduced setbacks at 10988 Pippin Rd (SUR district)
• Withdrawn variance for nonconforming setback at 7360 E Miami River Rd

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including presentations on new police promotions and a new K9 unit. The board will consider setting public hearings for four zoning cases, including a text amendment on sign regulations and three map amendments along Hamilton Avenue and Harrison Road. They will also vote on a $178,748 contract for right-of-way acquisition consultation services and discuss data center zoning.

• Motion to authorize $178,748 agreement with West Erie Realty Solutions for right-of-way acquisition consultation
• Public hearing set for zoning text amendment CZC-26-11 on changeable copy board signs
• Public hearing set for zoning map amendment CZC-26-12 at 11650 Hamilton Avenue (PD to CBM)
• Public hearing set for zoning map amendments CZC-26-13 and CZC-26-14 along Hamilton Avenue and Harrison Road
• Consent items include contracts ($948, $5,500, $8,500), firefighter promotions at $24.38/hour, and junk vehicle declarations

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a series of new business items (CERB-26-38 through CERB-26-58) and two old business items. The agenda lists the items by reference number only, with no descriptions provided. The old business items reference specific Colerain Avenue addresses.

• New business: CERB-26-38 through CERB-26-43
• New business: CERB-26-44 through CERB-26-51
• New business: CERB-26-52 through CERB-26-55
• New business: CERB-26-56 through CERB-26-58
• Old business: CERB-25-121 (7905 Colerain Ave.) and CERB-26-25 (8619 Colerain Ave.)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a text amendment to modify regulations for changeable copy board signs, and three zoning map amendments to rezone parcels along Hamilton Avenue and Harrison Road/Avenue to CBM (Corridor Mixed) district. The commission will also consider approval of the July 21, 2026 minutes and hear public address.

• CZC-26-11: Text amendment to Section 4.8.5(F) for changeable copy board signs
• CZC-26-12: Rezone parcel 510-0012-0226-00 at 11650 Hamilton Avenue from PD to CBM (owner: Ebenezer Granite LLC)
• CZC-26-13: Rezone NBM and SUR parcels along Hamilton Avenue between Crest Road and John Gray Road to CBM
• CZC-26-14: Rezone LIT parcels along Harrison Road/Avenue to CBM

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning text amendments. One amendment proposes allowing single-unit dwellings as an approved-by-right use in the Greenspace, Open Space & Recreation (GOR) district. The other addresses administrative approvals for lawful nonconforming dwelling units. The board will also approve a natural gas contract and fire recruit pay rates.

• Public hearing and vote on Zoning Commission Case CZC-26-9 to allow 'Dwelling: One Unit' in the GOR district
• Public hearing and vote on Zoning Commission Case CZC-26-10 regarding administrative waivers for nonconforming dwellings
• Contract with AEP Energy for natural gas aggregation at $0.5378 per ccf for a one-year term
• Pay adjustment for Department of Fire and EMS recruits to $17.31 per hour
• Motion to issue a noise resolution permit to Zenith Strum and Tonya Daniels

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on a zoning text amendment for waste receptacles and a major modification to the Target parking lot at 9040 Colerain Avenue. They will also consider resolutions declaring four junk motor vehicles, set public hearings for two zoning text amendments, and discuss and potentially authorize collective bargaining agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police. A new fire/EMS recruit hire at $16.95 per hour is on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution on zoning text amendment Section 4.9 (Waste Receptacles)
• Public hearing and resolution on Target parking modification at 9040 Colerain Avenue
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 2768 Struble Rd, 3418 March Terrace, 6834 Hillary Dr, 9757 Gibralter Dr
• Motions to set public hearings for zoning cases CZC-26-9 (single-unit dwellings in GOR district) and CZC-26-10 (administrative approvals for nonconforming dwellings)
• Motions to authorize collective bargaining agreements with FOP Blue and Gold Units; CDBG participation agreement with Hamilton County

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a zoning text amendment for waste receptacles, a major modification to the Target parking plan at 9040 Colerain Avenue, four junk motor vehicle abatement resolutions, and collective bargaining agreements with the FOP Blue and Gold units. They also set public hearings for August 11, 2026, on two zoning text amendments and authorized participation in the 2027-2029 Community Development Block Grant program. The board discussed but did not vote on adding junk vehicle resolutions to the consent agenda.

• Approved zoning text amendment for waste receptacles (Resolution #95-26, 3-0)
• Approved Target parking modification at 9040 Colerain Ave (Resolution #96-26, 3-0)
• Declared junk motor vehicles at 4 properties (Resolutions #97-100-26, 3-0 each)
• Set public hearings for Aug 11 on zoning text amendments (CZC-26-9, CZC-26-10)
• Authorized FOP Blue Unit collective bargaining agreement (3-0)
• Authorized FOP Gold Unit collective bargaining agreement (3-0)
• Authorized CDBG program participation with Hamilton County (3-0)
• Approved 24 new fire/EMS recruits at $16.95/hr (consent agenda)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments: one to permit single-unit dwellings in the GOR (Greenspace, Open Space & Recreation) district, and another to allow administrative approval of conforming additions to nonconforming homes. The board will also consider initiating several map and text amendments, including rezoning parcels along Hamilton Avenue and Harrison Road to CBM Corridor Mixed. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public address.

• Public hearing CZC-26-9: Text amendment to allow single-unit dwellings in GOR district
• Public hearing CZC-26-10: Administrative waivers for additions to nonconforming dwellings
• CZC-26-11: Initiate text amendment on changeable copy board signs (Section 4.8.5(F))
• CZC-26-12: Rezone parcel 510-0012-0226-00 from PD to CBM Corridor Mixed
• CZC-26-13: Rezone NBM and SUR parcels along Hamilton Avenue (Crest Road to John Gray Road) to CBM

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several Community Entertainment/Recreation Board (CERB) applications. The agenda includes new business items (CERB-26-29 through CERB-26-37) and old business items (CERB-26-12 and CERB-26-23). No details on the nature of the applications are provided in the agenda.

• CERB-26-29 (2518 Grant Ave.)
• CERB-26-30 (9437 Burgess Dr.)
• CERB-26-31 (Miriam Collado De Sanchez)
• CERB-26-32 through CERB-26-35
• CERB-26-36 & CERB-26-37

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, authorize the executive director to enter into banking services, approve financial statements as of June 30, 2026, and receive an update on 10547 Pottinger Road. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Motion authorizing executive director to enter into banking services
• Motion to approve financial statements as of June 30, 2026
• Update regarding 10547 Pottinger Road

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will consider several items, including setting public hearings for a zoning text amendment on waste receptacles and a major modification to the Target parking plan at 9040 Colerain Avenue. They will also vote on a new planning and zoning fee schedule, a property tax advance resolution, and adopting legislative priorities for 2027-2031. Consent items include personnel actions and donations.

• Public hearing set for July 28, 2026 on zoning text amendment Section 4.9 (waste receptacles)
• Public hearing set for July 28, 2026 on Target parking modification at 9040 Colerain Avenue
• Motion to approve updated Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
• Resolution authorizing advance of property tax
• Resolution adopting legislative priorities for 2027-2031

The Board of Trustees approved several resolutions, including declaring junk motor vehicles at three properties, a nuisance abatement resolution covering 20 properties, and a resolution authorizing early property tax advances. They also approved updated planning and zoning fees, set public hearings for a zoning text amendment and a Target parking modification, and adopted legislative priorities for 2027-2031. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution #89-26 declaring junk motor vehicle at 10275 Dewhill Lane (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #90-26 declaring junk motor vehicle at 2665 Ontario Street (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #91-26 declaring junk motor vehicle at 3409 Oakmeadow Lane (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #92-26 ordering abatement of nuisance properties (3-0)
• Approved noise resolution permit for Taylor Scott on July 25, 2026 (3-0)
• Set public hearing for July 28, 2026 on zoning text amendment Section 4.9 (3-0)
• Set public hearing for July 28, 2026 on Target parking modification (3-0)
• Approved updated Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2026, to hear three appeals. Two cases were continued from the May 27 meeting: a variance for a nonconforming parking lot expansion at 8240 Clara Ave and a conditional use request for two multi-unit buildings at 8340 Pippin Rd. A third case seeks two variances for a pole barn at 5285 Yeatman Rd. Two other cases have been withdrawn by the applicants.

• Variance to expand nonconforming parking lot at 8240 Clara Ave (BZA-26-9)
• Conditional use for two multi-unit dwellings at 8340 Pippin Rd (BZA-26-10)
• Two variances for pole barn at 5285 Yeatman Rd: exceed principal structure footprint and exceed 15-ft height limit (BZA-26-13)
• Cases BZA-26-11 and BZA-26-12 withdrawn by applicants
• Approval of minutes from May 27 and April 22, 2026 meetings

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with presentations, public comment, and new business. Key items include a discussion on impounding street takeover vehicles and a limited home rule resolution, several property nuisance and junk vehicle declarations, and a motion to issue an RFP for a public-private partnership at Groesbeck Park. The board will also consider administrative items like a cybersecurity program and legislative priorities, plus consent items including donations and new hires.

• Discussion on impoundment of street takeover vehicles and limited home rule resolution
• Resolution declaring nuisance and ordering abatement
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 9458 Coogan Drive
• Motion to issue RFP for public-private partnership at Groesbeck Park for youth sports
• Contract for Mars Court stormwater repairs - $9,999

The Board of Trustees approved resolutions to declare 25 properties as nuisances and order abatement of vegetation/refuse, and to declare a junk motor vehicle at 9458 Coogan Dr. They also approved a noise permit for St. John the Baptist Church's festival, issued an RFP for a public-private partnership at Groesbeck Park, adopted a cybersecurity policy, and approved consent items including donations and new hires. A first reading of legislative priorities for 2027-2031 was held with no final action.

• Approved Resolution #85-26 declaring 25 properties as nuisances and ordering abatement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #86-26 declaring junk motor vehicle at 9458 Coogan Dr. (3-0)
• Approved noise permit for St. John the Baptist Church festival July 31-Aug 2 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #87-26 declaring 2885 Regal Lane vacant registrable property (3-0)
• Approved motion to issue RFP for public-private partnership at Groesbeck Park (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #88-26 adopting cybersecurity program (3-0)
• Approved all consent items including donations, stormwater contract, and new hires (3-0)
• Approved assigning Fire Chief position to Will Mueller (3-0)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider a motion authorizing the treasurer to seek an alternative financial institution for banking services. The meeting also includes a roll call, agenda acceptance, and a citizens address period if time allows.

• Motion to authorize treasurer to seek alternative financial institution for banking services
• Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Citizens address period

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to address old business, including three CERB cases, and to receive a case update. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with opening, pledge, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• CERB-26-005 (7216 Creekview Dr. #3)
• CERB-26-012 (4875 W. Kemper Rd.)
• CERB-26-023 (11306 E. Miami River Rd.)
• Case Update

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the zoning resolution regarding waste receptacle standards (Section 4.9). The commission will also consider motions to initiate text amendments to the comprehensive use permissions tables and the administrative waiver section. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public address.

• Public hearing CZC-26-8: Text amendment to Section 4.9 (waste receptacle standards)
• Motion to initiate text amendment CZC-26-9: Tables 2.2.3-A and 3.1.4-A (comprehensive use permissions)
• Motion to initiate text amendment CZC-26-10: Section 6.3.6 (administrative waiver)
• Approval of April 21, 2026 minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on the 2027 Tax Budget. The board will also decide on two zoning text amendments, including the creation of a new Corridor Mixed (CBM) district, and review specific site development cases. Additionally, the board will authorize a $571,834.20 contract for road reconstruction and a police services agreement with the local school district.

• Public hearing and motion to adopt the 2027 Tax Budget
• Resolution to approve or deny Zoning Case CZC-26-4 creating a new Corridor Mixed (CBM) district
• Contract with Ohio Dredge LLC for the Amarillo Court Reconstruction Project in the amount of $571,834.20
• Motion to authorize a contract with Northwest Local School District for Police Services
• Resolution to approve or deny signage modifications at 9540 Colerain Avenue (Case MOD-26-3)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting on May 27, 2026, to hear three appeals. Two cases are on the agenda: a conditional use request for a three-unit dwelling at 2518 Grant Ave and a variance request to expand a nonconforming parking lot at 8240 Clara Ave. A third case, for two multi-unit dwellings at 8340 Pippin Rd, has been continued. The board will also approve minutes from the April 22 meeting.

• Conditional use for 3-unit dwelling at 2518 Grant Ave (SUR district)
• Variance to expand nonconforming parking lot at 8240 Clara Ave (AMS district)
• Continued case: two 18-unit dwellings at 8340 Pippin Rd (NBM district)
• Approval of April 22, 2026 minutes

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Zoning Commission

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Board of Zoning Appeals

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

Board of Zoning Appeals