Colerain public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution amending the 2021 appropriations. The agenda includes only this one new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.
- Resolution amending 2021 appropriations
Zoning Commission
The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment to allow mobile food service in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District, including a new definition and fee, and on a zoning map amendment for properties owned by Rumpke, Inc. at 3545 and 3547 Springdale Rd, requesting a change from PD-R Planned Development - Residential to B-2 General Business. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a staff request to withdraw one application, and approval of the 2022 meeting schedule.
- Public hearing on ZA2021-07: text amendment to permit mobile food service in B-1 district, add definition, and set fee
- Public hearing on ZA2021-09: map amendment for Rumpke properties at 3545 & 3547 Springdale Rd to B-2 General Business
- Staff request to withdraw ZA2021-08
- Approval of 2022 Zoning Commission meeting schedule
Records Commission
The Colerain Records Commission is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting, adopt standard operating procedures for record destruction, and vote on disposing of specific records. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of minutes from May 7, 2020 meeting
- Motion to adopt Record Destruction Standard Operating Procedures
- Motion to dispose of records
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2021, featuring presentations on police staffing, traffic calming, and employee recognitions. They will decide on resolutions for disposing of obsolete property, accepting grants for ballistic vests, and declaring nuisance properties. Administrative actions include adopting amended appropriations, purchasing a 2022 Ford Ranger for parks, and first reading the 2022 Strategic Plan and Budget Book.
- Three resolutions permitting disposal of obsolete property
- Motion to accept Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant for Ballistic Vests
- Motion to purchase 2022 Ford Ranger for Parks Department
- First Reading - 2022 Strategic Plan and Budget Book
- Resolution accepting Copper Creek Ln. as a Colerain Township Road
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: one for maximum lot coverage in a B-2 district, one for maximum fence height in a B-1 district, and one for building setback and buffer yard variances. The board will also address an administrative matter involving a legal case. No unfinished business or minutes are on the agenda.
- Variance for maximum lot coverage at 7765 Colerain Ave. (BZA2021-08)
- Variance for maximum fence height at 2529 & 2507 Compton Rd. (BZA2021-09)
- Variance for building setback and buffer yards at 11981 Pippin Rd. (BZA2021-10)
- Administrative matter: Beatrice Street, Lem Monroe, Co-Trustees v. Colerain Township BZA
Colerain Community Improvement Corporation
The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation board is meeting to discuss the disposition of property and to vote on accepting financial statements for the third quarter of 2021. The agenda is otherwise routine, with roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.
- Discussion on disposition of property
- Motion to accept Q3 2021 financial statements
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will decide on public safety and public services items including adopting continuity and emergency operations plans, issuing a noise permit, and awarding a $39,145 street tree maintenance contract. They will also discuss road maintenance funding and adopt a five-year road plan.
- Adopt Township Continuity of Operations Plan
- Adopt Township Emergency Operations Plan
- Award Street Tree Bid to Jeffrey Allen Corporation for $39,145
- Discuss Road Maintenance Funding Overview and adopt Five Year Road Plan
- Issue Noise Permit
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special work session to receive a staff presentation and discuss Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Staff presentation on Tax Increment Finance districts
- Board discussion on TIF districts
Zoning Commission
The Colerain Zoning Commission is holding its regular meeting with two public hearings. One hearing concerns a requested zoning map amendment for a 46.4-acre property, and the other involves a text amendment to allow mobile food service businesses in the B-1 district. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no final development plans or other business items.
- Public hearing ZA2021-06: map amendment for 46.4 acres at 11810 E. Miami River Rd. from B-3 to R-2
- Public hearing ZA2021-07: text amendment to permit Mobile Food Service in B-1 district
- Text amendment to add definition for Mobile Food Service and establish zoning fee
- Approval of minutes from August 17, 2021
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, public hearing on TIF districts, and several presentations. New business includes a motion to authorize an agreement with T. Northgate Mall LLC for police services, a first reading of a resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan, and discussion of a September 11th ceremony. The board will also consider purchasing four bus benches and multiple consent items including hires and a contract.
- Motion to authorize agreement with T. Northgate Mall LLC for police services
- First reading of resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan
- Public hearing on TIF districts
- Motion to purchase four bus benches
- Contract with Transunion for police investigative search technology
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with an executive session at 6 PM and public session at 7 PM. They will consider several administrative items, including a radio maintenance agreement, disposal of a surplus fire vehicle, property abatement resolutions, supplemental appropriations, and a branding RFP. The meeting also includes proclamations and citizen address.
- Motion to authorize agreement with Mobilcomm for radio maintenance
- Resolution to dispose of surplus fire vehicle
- Resolution ordering abatement for uncontrolled vegetation/refuse
- Resolution adopting supplemental appropriations
- Resolution authorizing participation in OneOhio Settlement
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear one appeal: a request for a variance to allow additional wall sign area at 9686 Colerain Ave. The applicant is Atlantic Signs, on behalf of the property owner USREL Real Estate Holdings. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, oath of office, and approval of minutes.
- Variance request for additional wall sign area at 9686 Colerain Ave. (BZA 2021-04)
- Applicant: Atlantic Signs; owner: USREL Real Estate Holdings
- Approval of minutes from June 23, 2021 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for August 25, 2021
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a special work session to discuss the trustees’ priorities for the 2022 Strategic Plan and Budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees will convene a regular meeting on July 27, 2021, featuring presentations on the mid-year financial update by Finance Director Jeff McElravy and updates on the police hiring process by Chief Denney. The board will also swear in a newly hired sergeant, a new police officer, and a newly promoted employee. Public safety and development items include motions to issue a noise permit, adopt a nuisance resolution, initiate a text amendment for mobile food service, and appoint a new member to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Presentation by Finance Director Jeff McElravy on Mid-Year Financial Update
- Swearing-in of newly hired sergeant and police officer by Chief Denney
- Motion to issue noise permit
- Motion to adopt resolution declaring nuisance and ordering abatement
- Motion to initiate text amendment to regulate mobile food service
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2021, to discuss public safety, development, and administration matters. Key decisions include sidewalk maintenance contracts, nuisance abatement, and property transfers. The board will also hear updates on traffic calming and new hires.
- Public hearing on sidewalk maintenance for Arborwood, Grovewood, and Springdale
- Motion to issue noise permit and declare nuisance for abatement
- Resolution to transfer two township-owned parcels to Hamilton County CIC, Inc.
- Motion to authorize $X contract with Adleta for sidewalk maintenance
- Resolution adopting amended appropriations and self-insurance fund policy
Colerain Community Improvement Corporation
The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to approve second-quarter 2021 financial statements, accept a property transfer from the Board of Trustees, and authorize the executive director to sell two specific parcels. These are the main action items on the agenda.
- Motion to approve Q2 2021 financial statements
- Resolution to accept property from Colerain Board of Trustees
- Motion to authorize sale of Parcel No. 0510-0051-0220 and Parcel No. 0510-0062-0098
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear one appeal: a request for a variance to allow additional wall sign area at 9686 Colerain Ave., submitted by Atlantic Signs on behalf of the property owner. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.
- Public hearing on variance for additional wall sign area at 9686 Colerain Ave.
- Applicant: Atlantic Signs; owner: USREL Real Estate Holdings
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2021 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for July 28, 2021
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
This is a special work session of the Board of Trustees. The main item is a staff presentation on traffic calming. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes opening, pledge, and public comment.
- Presentation on Traffic Calming by Staff
Zoning Commission
The Colerain Zoning Commission is holding its regular meeting, primarily to review a final development plan for the Crossings of Colerain property at 8340 Colerain Avenue, which involves expanding the vehicle storage lot. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 18 meeting and hear public comments.
- Final Development Plan ZA2021-02 & ZA1999-03 for Crossings of Colerain at 8340 Colerain Avenue
- Expansion of vehicle storage lot
- Approval of minutes from May 18, 2021
Zoning Commission
The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to vote on two development items: a final development plan for Abbeytown West, a proposed 68 single-family home subdivision on Kemper Road, and a sign change for Circle Storage on Struble Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a public address period.
- Final Development Plan for ZA2021-01 Abbeytown West, Kemper Rd. between Pippin Rd. and Huntergreen Dr., 68 single-family homes
- Final Development Plan for ZA2006-06 Circle Storage, 3541 Struble Road, change of freestanding signs
- Approval of minutes from 12/15/2020, 03/02/2021, and 03/16/2021 meetings
Joint Economic Development District Board
The Colerain Joint Economic Development District Board holds its annual meeting to approve minutes from the previous year and review quarterly financial statements. No substantive decisions or new actions are listed beyond routine procedural items.
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider terminating the employment of Michael Ionna. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Motion to Terminate the Employment of Michael Ionna
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting, with the main item being a hearing on appeal BZA2021-01 for variances at 3680-3798 Springdale Road. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and administrative matters.
- Public hearing on variances for properties at 3680-3798 Springdale Road (case BZA2021-01)
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several zoning matters, including public hearings and potential approvals. Key items include a zoning change to allow 68 new single-family homes in the Abbeytown Subdivision, a commercial zoning change for a parking lot, and a text amendment to regulate massage parlors. The board will also consider a sidewalk waiver along Kemper Road.
- Public hearing and resolution for ZA-2021-01: rezone from R-4/R-6 to PD-R for 68 detached single-family homes
- Resolution for sidewalk waiver along Kemper Road
- Public hearing and resolution for ZA-2021-02: rezone from R-7 to PD-B for a parking lot
- Public hearing and resolution for ZA-2020-05: text amendment adding regulations for massage therapy and massage parlors
Zoning Commission
The Colerain, OH Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 16, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The body is scheduled to decide on the Final Development Plan for ZA-2021-03 Dunlap Woods Subdivision, a residential project. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Final Development Plan for ZA-2021-03 Dunlap Woods Subdivision
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning map and text amendments, including a change to allow 68 single-family homes in the Abbeytown subdivision and a text amendment regulating massage parlors. They will also consider a one-year moratorium on new vape shops, property tax assessments for sidewalk maintenance, and various administrative items like the 2021 budget and road program bids.
- Zoning case ZA2021-01: change from R-4/R-6 to PD-R for 68 detached single-family homes
- Zoning case ZA2021-02: change from R-7 to PD-B for a parking lot
- Text amendment adding regulations for massage therapy and massage parlors
- One-year moratorium on new electronic smoking device/vapor product establishments
- Resolution authorizing property tax assessments for Sidewalk Maintenance Project Phase I
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees, acting as the Tax Incentive Review Council, will review and accept annual status reports for four Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and all Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) reports. The meeting includes appointing a chairperson and adopting minutes from a prior meeting.
- Appoint chairperson for the Tax Incentive Review Council
- Adopt minutes from August 11, 2020 TIRC meeting
- Accept 2020 annual status report for Colerain Towne Center TIF
- Accept 2020 annual status report for Kroger TIF
- Accept 2020 annual status report for Duke TIF and North Ridge Crossing TIF
Zoning Commission
The Colerain Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning items, including two zone changes and a text amendment. The commission will also handle routine matters like approving minutes and public address.
- Zone change from R-4 and R-6 to PD-R (Abbeytown)
- Zone change from R-7 to PD-B (Commercial Development)
- Text amendment for massage parlors and massage therapy
Colerain Community Improvement Corporation
The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation board is meeting to handle routine administrative business. They will consider approving the minutes from October 2020, accept financial reports from 2020, and set the meeting schedule for 2021. No major projects or decisions are on the agenda.
- Approval of October 13, 2020 minutes
- Motion to accept 2020 financial reports
- Motion to set 2021 meeting schedule
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with presentations, proclamations, and multiple motions. Key actions include setting four public hearings for March 9, 2021, on zoning map and text amendments, a commercial map amendment, and sidewalk maintenance assessments. The board will also consider resolutions on nuisance abatement, trustee compensation, a land auction, and amended appropriations, plus consent items like new hires and donations.
- Public hearing set for Zoning Map Amendment (ZC-2021-01) - Abbeytown Subdivision
- Public hearing set for Commercial Map Amendment (ZA2021-02)
- Public hearing set for Assessments for Sidewalk Maintenance Project Phase I
- Resolution declaring nuisance and ordering abatement at 9333 Brehm Road
- Resolution to authorize public land auction of portion of parcel 510-0060-0253
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for 3431 Springdale Road from R-6 to PD-R to allow construction of 66 townhomes. They will also consider accepting $500,000 in capital grant funding, initiating a zoning map amendment for another site, adopting the 2021 pay schedule, and approving several administrative contracts and new hires.
- Public hearing and resolution on ZA2020-06: 3431 Springdale Road rezoning from R-6 to PD-R for 66 townhomes
- Motion to accept $500,000 capital grant funding and authorize Township Administrator to sign agreements
- Motion to initiate zoning map amendment from R-7 to PD-B (site not specified)
- Motion adopting 2021 pay schedule
- Motion to approve change in health care brokers to McGohan Brabender