Twinsburg public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests for residential properties. One approval allows a concrete pad extension with specific distance limitations, and the other allows a vinyl fence in a non-standard color.
- Approved Variance 08-2022 for concrete pad at 8875 Merryvale Drive with stipulation that it cannot be six feet farther than the garage man door (Unanimous)
- Approved Variance 09-2022 for a white vinyl fence at 10139 Luman Lane (Unanimous)
- Excused absent member Michael Jamison (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended that City Council issue a Conditional Zoning Certificate for an outdoor dining area at 9036 Church Street. The Commission also granted final site plan approval for a veranda and deck at the same location.
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended to City Council issuance of a Conditional Zoning Certificate for outdoor dining at 9036 Church Street (4-0)
- Approved Final Site Plan for veranda/deck at 9036 Church Street (4-0)
- Excused absent member Michael Walker (unanimous)
Architecture Review Board
The board approved the construction of a new mausoleum at 8592 Darrow Road to increase cemetery inventory. The project includes improvements to the drive off Darrow Road. The board also approved the meeting minutes from December 1, 2022.
- Approved Case 22-11-65 for new mausoleum at 8592 Darrow Road (unanimous)
- Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee voted to recommend the 2023 Temporary Appropriations for emergency passage by Council. The committee also elected a new chairperson and approved previous meeting minutes.
- Elected Bill Furey as Finance Committee Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended 2023 Temporary Appropriations to Council (3-0)
City Council
City Council approved the 2023 temporary appropriations ordinance and confirmed the appointments of the Law Director and Finance Director. The council also appointed Jeffrey A. Deeds to fill a vacancy in the Ward 1 council seat and approved the 2023 bid list for infrastructure and equipment.
- Approved $45,981,914.61 temporary appropriations for 2023 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jeffrey A. Deeds to the Ward 1 council vacancy (Unanimous)
- Confirmed Matthew J. Vazzana as Law Director (Unanimous)
- Confirmed Sarah Buccigross as Finance Director (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 bid list for infrastructure, golf course, fitness center, wastewater, and fire department (Unanimous)
- Approved updated Parks & Recreation fees for Fitness Center and Waterpark (Unanimous)
- Approved updated salary ordinance for non-bargaining employees (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to revolving petty cash funds (Unanimous)
City Council
Council adopted Ordinance 101-2022 to amend 2022 appropriations for general, sewer, and fitness funds. The body also elected Scott Barr as Council President and Daisy Walker as Council Vice President. Additionally, council agreed to decommission the city's EV charging station pilot program.
- Approved Ordinance 101-2022 final appropriations for 2022 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Scott Barr as Council President
- Appointed Daisy Walker as Council Vice President
- Agreed to turn off EV charging stations effective 1/1/23 and remove them in Q1 or Q2 2023
- Approved waiving the 30 day waiting period on appeal 07-2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Architecture Review Board
The board approved additional signage for a Dollar Tree and plans for a new residential home with specific modifications. The board also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting.
- Approved Case 22-11-62 for Dollar Tree additional signage at 8900 Darrow Road (Unanimous)
- Approved Case 22-11-64 for new residential home at 1682 Bridget Lane with required window and landing additions (Unanimous)
- Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Excused absent members Viraj Sharma and David Marcovitz (Unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a residential fence extension. The board also approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting.
- Approved Variance 07-2022 for a 6 ft. high wood fence at 2941 Cannon Road (Unanimous)
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Excused absent members Thomas Brown and Michael Jamison (Unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved a contract for the Dooridge Drive Improvement Project and the purchase of a new police K-9 vehicle. The council also entered into a dispatch services agreement with the City of Reminderville and approved site plans for Crown Hill Cemetery.
- Approved $2,003,354.88 contract to Fetchko Excavating, Inc. for Dooridge Drive Improvement Project (unanimous)
- Approved $45,933.90 purchase of 2022 Ford Utility Interceptor from Statewide Ford Lincoln (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 96-2022 to enter dispatch services agreement with City of Reminderville (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for new mausoleum and chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for replacement mausoleum at Crown Hill Cemetery (unanimous)
- Approved liquor permit ownership transfer for 7 Eleven 36225 at 8775 Darrow road (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Tabled Ordinance 91-2022 regarding Whispering Woods Phase 3 Subdivision
Finance Committee
The committee reviewed the 2023 Temporary Appropriations, noting a 4.48% increase in the General Fund budget. The committee decided to keep the E. Idlewood Bridge Project in the permanent budget. Department head presentations for the final budget will occur from January to March 2023.
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved keeping E. Idlewood Bridge Project in the permanent budget (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved final site plans for a new chapel/mausoleum and a replacement mausoleum at Crown Hill Cemetery. The replacement project involves demolishing an existing building with failing granite hangers and relocating remains.
- Approved Final Site Plan for Crown Hill Cemetery Chapel/Mausoleum (4-0)
- Approved Final Site Plan for Crown Hill Cemetery Replacement Mausoleum (4-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Excused absent member Steve Shebeck (unanimous)
Architecture Review Board
The Architectural Review Board approved signage for Linde at 2045 East Aurora Road with specific requirements for the monument sign's address. The board also approved meeting minutes from October 20 and November 3, 2022.
- Approved Case 22-11-63 signage for 2045 East Aurora Road (Unanimous)
- Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted (4-0, 1 abstention)
Architecture Review Board
The board approved a residential addition at 11484 Ravenna Road, signage for PK Financial at 8054 Darrow Road, and roofing and color changes for a structure at 2661 Aurora Road. Minutes from October 20, 2022, remain unapproved pending amendments.
- Approved residential addition at 11484 Ravenna Road (4-0)
- Approved PK Financial signage at 8054 Darrow Road (4-0)
- Approved roofing and color change at 2661 Aurora Road (4-0)
- Tabled approval of October 20, 2022 minutes pending amendments
- Excused Mr. Sharma from the October 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting and waived the 30-day waiting period for BZA appeal 06-2022. Two ordinances were read but not voted upon during the session.
- Approved October 25, 2022 regular council meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Waived 30-day waiting period for BZA appeal 06-2022 (unanimous)
- Passed over Ordinance 91-2022 regarding Whispering Woods Phase 3 Subdivision to allow staff to finalize site concerns
- Read Ordinance 96-2022 regarding dispatch services agreement with Reminderville for the first time
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a storage shed at 1813 Westwood Drive. A request for a garage and driveway at 8867 Merryvale Drive was tabled to allow for the investigation of alternatives and submission of new plans.
- Approved Variance #06-2022 for a 192 sq ft storage shed at 1813 Westwood Drive (unanimous)
- Tabled Variance Request #05-2022 for a garage and driveway at 8867 Merryvale Drive (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from June 22, 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved the purchase of a new Pierce fire engine and a five-year microturbine maintenance agreement. The board also granted conditional use permits for a home-based firearms business and outdoor trailer storage.
- Approved $1,723,058 purchase of a Pierce fire engine (Unanimous)
- Approved $67,200 five-year microturbine maintenance agreement with RSP Systems (Unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for home occupation at 1713 Pinebark Place (5-2)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 8589 Darrow Road (Unanimous)
- Approved site plan for fire training prop at 10069 Ravenna Road (Unanimous)
- Approved liquor permit ownership change for Michaels Sandwiches & Café Inc. (6-1)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Architecture Review Board
The Architectural Review Board approved four of five cases and tabled one before later approving it with conditions. All votes were 4-0 except a 3-1 vote on a monument sign. The board also approved the October 6 meeting minutes and excused an absent member.
- Approved Cornerstone Parking Lot directional signage (Case 22-10-55) 4-0
- Tabled Xtra Lease commercial building (Case 22-10-56) 4-0, then approved with conditions 4-0
- Approved residential garage addition at 8867 Merryvale Drive (Case 22-10-57) 4-0
- Approved commercial enclosed porch at 9036 Church St (Case 22-10-58 Part 1) 4-0
- Approved new 1st and 2nd story deck at 9036 Church St (Case 22-10-58 Part 2) 4-0
- Approved new monument sign facade at 9036 Church St (Case 22-10-58 Part 3) 3-1
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously
- Excused absent member David Marcovitz unanimously
Public Works Committee
The committee is discussing requests for qualifications for engineering services and traffic signal assessments. Members are reviewing proposed 2022 OPWC applications and upcoming bidding for sewer and storm lining projects.
- RFQs for WWTP general Engineering Service Contract and Service Department Garage
- Traffic Engineer RFQ for signal system assessment and grant applications
- OPWC applications for Glenwood Waterline and Phase 3 Storm lining project
- Upcoming bidding for Sanitary Sewer Laterals Glenwood and Phase 2 Storm Lining
- Quotes for 30-40 trees for the 2022 fall planting program
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss infrastructure and traffic updates. The agenda includes reviews of a pedestrian bridge and traffic safety reports.
- E. Idlewood Pedestrian Bridge
- SR82/Chamberlin signal adjustments
- AMATS Traffic Safety Report for Hadden/SR82
- Roadway Federal Functional Classification of Roads