Twinsburg public meetings in 2024

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review four proposals: digital signage at 8934 Darrow Road, temporary monument signage at 10755 Ravenna Road, a canopy addition at 9149 Ravenna Road (The Atley), and a building addition at 9859 Chamberlin Road (Marder). One case (Case 24-12-66 for Floral Innovations Signage) was removed from the agenda.

• Case 24-12-68: Digital signage at 8934 Darrow Road
• Case 24-12-69: Temporary monument signage at 10755 Ravenna Road
• Case 24-12-70: The Atley canopy Phase II at 9149 Ravenna Road
• Case 24-12-71: Marder building addition at 9859 Chamberlin Road
• Case 24-12-66 removed from agenda

The Twinsburg Architectural Review Board approved four cases: a new channel letter sign at 8934 Darrow Road, a temporary monument sign at 10755 Ravenna Road, a canopy at 9149 Ravenna Road, and a home addition at 9859 Chamberlin Road. One case (24-12-66) was removed from the agenda. All approvals were unanimous except the Marder addition, which passed 4-1.

• Approved Case 24-12-68 digital sign at 8934 Darrow Road (unanimous)
• Approved Case 24-12-69 temporary monument sign at 10755 Ravenna Road (unanimous)
• Approved Case 24-12-70 canopy at 9149 Ravenna Road with roof replacement recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Case 24-12-71 Marder addition at 9859 Chamberlin Road pending color review (4-1)
• Removed Case 24-12-66 Floral Innovations signage from agenda
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Twinsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider three applications: a conditional use permit for a self-serve storage facility on Old Mill Road, a public facilities site plan for Glenmeadow Park improvements on Glenwood Drive, and a conditional use permit for indoor recreation use at 8287 Darrow Road. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public participation.

• Conditional Use Permit – Self-Serve Storage (PP# 64-09671, Old Mill Road, I-M Innovation & Manufacturing Zone; applicant Thomas Flynn/Turn Dev)
• Public Facilities Site Plan – Glenmeadow Park Improvements (1961 Glenwood Drive, PF Zone; applicant Amy Mohr/City of Twinsburg)
• Conditional Use Permit – Recreation Use, Indoor (8287 Darrow Road, I-M Innovation & Manufacturing Zone; applicant Tyler Neal/Run The Show Enterprise, LLC)

The Twinsburg Planning Commission recommended approval of conditional use permits for a self-serve storage facility on Old Mill Road and an indoor recreation facility on Darrow Road, both in the I-M zone. The commission also tabled the Glenmeadow Park improvements site plan to gather more information on noise concerns. Minutes from October 21, 2024, were approved, and an absent member was excused.

• Recommended conditional zoning certificate for self-serve storage at Old Mill Road (4-0)
• Recommended conditional zoning certificate for indoor recreation at 8287 Darrow Road (4-0)
• Tabled Glenmeadow Park improvements site plan for additional information (4-0)
• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused absent member Steve Shebeck (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting a change to its Rules & Regulations, Article XI, Section C, and to certify the Police Sergeants Eligibility List. The meeting includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Adoption of change to Rules & Regulations Article XI, Section C
• Certification of Police Sergeants Eligibility List

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a proposed rule amendment that would allow appointing authorities to select from the top ten candidates on the eligible list when filling a budgeted vacancy, replacing the current rule. The commission will take public comment and may vote on the amendment.

• Proposed amendment to Appointment rule: selecting from top ten names on eligible list instead of a smaller pool
• Rule change would apply to all current and future appointments upon passage

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will meet to discuss and vote on two ordinances. The session includes a caucus with an executive session regarding property purchase and sale.

• Ordinance 128-2024: Amending current year appropriations for general and special revenue fund accounts
• Ordinance 129-2024: Authorizing a contract with the Fraternal Order of Police / Ohio Labor Council, Inc. Police Lieutenant Unit
• Executive session to discuss purchase and sale of property for public purposes

Twinsburg City Council unanimously adopted two emergency ordinances: Ordinance 128-2024, the final appropriations amendment for 2024 covering the General Fund, ARPA Fund, Police/Fire/P&F Levy Fund, and Bond Retirement; and Ordinance 129-2024, authorizing a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Police Lieutenant Unit, backdated to February 15, 2024, through December 31, 2025, with a 3.5% rank differential for 2024 and 2025. Both were passed on an emergency basis, waiving the three-reading rule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 128-2024, final 2024 appropriations amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 129-2024, police lieutenant collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session to discuss property purchase/sale (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The Architecture Review Board will review two signage applications: Floral Innovations at 9630 Ravenna Road and Jessi Jane's Pizza at 11660 Ravenna Road. The meeting also includes roll call, public participation, approval of minutes from November 21, 2024, and adjournment.

• Case 24-12-66: Floral Innovations signage at 9630 Ravenna Road
• Case 24-12-67: Jessi Jane's Pizza signage at 11660 Ravenna Road

The Architecture Review Board approved a new sign for Jessi Jane's Pizza at 11660 Ravenna Road, with a requirement to remove unused lighting fixtures. A separate sign request for Floral Innovations at 9630 Ravenna Road was tabled until the December 19, 2024 meeting. The board also approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved Case 24-12-67 Jessi Jane's Pizza sign with condition to remove unused lights (3-2)
• Tabled Case 24-12-66 Floral Innovations sign until December 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council holds a caucus and regular meeting to discuss pending legislation and enter an executive session on public employee negotiations. The regular session includes election of council officers, committee appointments, and votes on several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2025 permanent appropriations budget, a police/fire dispatching agreement with Reminderville, an emergency disorderly conduct amendment, chemical contracts for parks and wastewater, and a traffic signal design contract.

• Resolution 119-2024: Agreement with Reminderville for police and fire dispatching services
• Ordinance 120-2024: Permanent appropriations budget for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance 121-2024: Amendment to disorderly conduct code regarding states of emergency
• Resolution 123-2024: Acceptance of bids for 2025 parks and recreation and wastewater chemical contracts
• Resolution 124-2024: Contract with TMS Engineers for citywide traffic signal design

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Twinsburg Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss school collaboration, specifically a Black History Month event proposed with the Twinsburg Council PTA. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and audience participation. No votes or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of a Black History Month event in collaboration with the Twinsburg Council PTA

City Council

The Council will discuss and vote on the 2025 permanent appropriation ordinance (Ordinance 120-2024), along with multiple other items including a police and fire dispatch agreement with Reminderville, traffic signal design contract, wage increases for non-bargaining employees, and cemetery regulation amendments. The meeting also features a presentation on Community Focus and the swearing in of three new firefighters.

• Ordinance 120-2024: permanent appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2025 budget
• Resolution 119-2024: agreement with Reminderville for police and fire dispatch services
• Resolution 124-2024: authorize TMS Engineers for citywide traffic signal design
• Ordinance 125-2024: annual wage increase for non-bargaining unit employees effective January 1, 2025
• Ordinance 126-2024: amendment to Chapter 923 regarding the municipal cemetery

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee will meet to discuss the proposed 2025 budget. The agenda includes a presentation on the budget, along with routine items such as roll call, audience participation, and approval of previous minutes.

• 2025 Budget Presentation

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architectural Review Board will consider several signage proposals for businesses including Joe Coffee Company, Onin Staffing, S-Tek Inc., and Avantor, as well as a residential addition at 12059 Waywood Drive. Public participation will be taken before the reviews.

• Case 24-10-53: Joe Coffee Company signage resubmission at 9224 Darrow Road Suite W
• Case 24-11-62: Onin Staffing signage at 8900 Darrow Road Unit H104
• Case 24-11-63: S-Tek Inc. signage at 2095 Midway Drive
• Case 24-11-64: Avantor signage at 8796 Independence Parkway Unit 130
• Case 24-11-65: McQuary addition at 12059 Waywood Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building & Zoning Code Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider three variance requests. Each request seeks a side-yard setback reduction for property additions in R-3 or R-4 zoning districts. The board will vote on each appeal after public participation.

• Appeal #08-2024: 9037 Ravenna Road – request for 12-foot variance for garage addition in R-3 district
• Appeal #09-2024: 1613 Ridgewood Court – request for 4-foot variance for dwelling addition in R-4 district
• Appeal #10-2024: 1312 Patton Court – request for 3-foot-6-inch variance for garage addition in R-4 district

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss new business items. These include a request from Chief Bosso for a Fire Captain promotion exam, certification of a Police Officer eligibility list submitted by Tammy Kalail, and a discussion of a proposed change to the Rule of Ten led by Matt Vazzana. Public participation is also scheduled.

• Request for Fire Captain Promotion Exam – Chief Bosso
• Certification of Police Officer Eligibility List – Tammy Kalail
• Discussion of Change to Rule of Ten – Matt Vazzana
• Approval of minutes from 7-24-24
• Schedule next meeting date (1-8-25)

City Council

At the November 12, 2024 meeting, Twinsburg City Council will consider several pieces of legislation, including the 2025 permanent appropriation ordinance (budget), a resolution authorizing an agreement with Reminderville for police and fire dispatch services, and ordinances amending disorderly conduct rules for states of emergency. The Council will also vote on motions to approve site plans for a new Starbucks in a C-5 district and an Amazon facility in an I-3 district, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Additionally, they will discuss adopting the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan and accepting bids for 2025 parks/recreation and wastewater chemical contracts.

• Ordinance 120-2024: 2025 permanent appropriation ordinance (budget)
• Resolution 119-2024: Agreement with Reminderville for police and fire dispatch services
• Ordinance 121-2024: Amending disorderly conduct ordinance regarding states of emergency
• Motion 1: Site plan approval for Starbucks in C-5 district
• Motion 2: Site plan approval for Amazon in I-3 district

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will receive updates from the Police Department on radios, staffing (hiring and promotions), and new vehicles, and from the Fire Department on increased call volume, additional full-time staffing, a new ladder truck, emergency management plans (CEMP/COOP), weather warning sirens, fleet changes, and physical facilities. No decisions are expected; all items are informational updates.

• Police radio system update
• Police staffing update (hiring & promotions)
• New police vehicles update
• Fire department new ladder truck
• Weather warning sirens update

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider five cases: signage applications for Leiden (2385 Edison Blvd), Brightpath (2644 E. Aurora Rd), and Fifth Third (8901 Darrow Rd), plus a residential addition (1613 Ridgewood Ct) and a roof over an existing patio (9044 Charles Ct). The meeting includes public participation and approval of prior minutes.

• Case 24-11-57: Leiden Signage at 2385 Edison Blvd
• Case 24-11-58: Brightpath Signage at 2644 E. Aurora Rd
• Case 24-11-59: Fifth Third Signage at 8901 Darrow Rd
• Case 24-11-60: Residential Addition at 1613 Ridgewood Ct
• Case 24-11-61: Residential Roof Over Existing Patio at 9044 Charles Ct

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Twinsburg Parks & Recreation Commission agenda is entirely procedural, including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, reports, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session to conduct interviews for boards and commissions. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Boards and Commission Interviews

City Council

City Council will vote on legislation regarding emergency services and infrastructure. The meeting includes a proposed agreement for 9-1-1 services and a contract modification for a pedestrian bridge project.

• Ordinance 115-2024: Change order for Matt Winters Excavating LLC regarding the East Idlewood pedestrian bridge project
• Ordinance 116-2024: Intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for AT&T Vesta hosted 9-1-1 services
• Resolution 119-2024: Agreement with the City of Reminderville for police and fire dispatching services
• Ordinance 114-2024: Recodification and editing of the codified ordinances of Twinsburg
• Resolutions 117-2024 and 118-2024: Appointments to the Architectural Review Board and JEDI Committee

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a Treasury Investment Presentation and conduct quarterly reviews of city revenue and expenses. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of miscellaneous items. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Treasury Investment Presentation
• Quarterly Revenue Review
• Quarterly Expense Review
• Approval of September 24, 2024 Minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the final site plan for the Trailhead Parking project at 9842 Darrow Road. In work session and regular meeting, they will review revised site plans for a Starbucks drive-thru and parking at 2728 East Aurora Road and an Amazon access drive/guard house at 8685 Independence Parkway. The board will also consider approval of the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on final site plan for Trailhead Parking (9842 Darrow Road, PF District)
• Revised site plan for Starbucks drive-thru and parking (2728 East Aurora Road, C-5 Mixed Residential Business District)
• Revised site plan for Amazon access drive/guard house (8685 Independence Parkway, I-3 Heavy Industrial District)
• Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Architecture Review Board

The Architecture Review Board will review two signage applications: a smoke outlet window sign at 9224 Darrow Road and a ground sign for Maplewood at Twinsburg at 8275 Darrow Road. The meeting also includes public participation and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Case 24-10-55: Smoke Outlet window signage at 9224 Darrow Road (Kavan Patel, owner)
• Case 24-10-56: Maplewood at Twinsburg ground sign at 8275 Darrow Road (Debbi Kuhar, Ellet Sign Company)
• Public participation period
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2024

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The special committee meeting is largely procedural, covering roll call, minutes approval, and audience participation. The sole substantive item is a discussion on school collaboration with Kathi Powers. The next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2024.

• School collaboration discussion with Kathi Powers

City Council

The City Council will consider a five-year refuse and recycle collection contract and a professional services agreement for the fitness center. The body will also review amendments to 2024 enterprise fund appropriations.

• Ordinance 104-2024: Five-year refuse and recycle collection contract with Waste Management, Inc.
• Resolution 112-2024: Professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for fitness center project management
• Ordinance 113-2024: Amendment of current year appropriations for various enterprise fund accounts
• Proclamation for Hindu Heritage Month

Architecture Review Board

The Architecture Review Board will consider four cases: signage applications for Better Together Dentistry at 9700 Ravenna Road, Pepperl+Fuchs at 8093 Darrow Road, and Joe Coffee at 9224 Darrow Road, plus a building alteration for a home appliance business at 2695 Creekside Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the September 19 meeting and handle administrative items.

• Review of Case 24-10-51: Signage for Better Together Dentistry at 9700 Ravenna Road
• Review of Case 24-10-52: Signage for Pepperl+Fuchs at 8093 Darrow Road
• Review of Case 24-10-53: Signage for Joe Coffee at 9224 Darrow Road Suite W
• Review of Case 24-10-54: Building alteration for Home Appliance at 2695 Creekside Drive
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024

Environmental Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building & Zoning Code Appeals will consider two variance requests. One involves modifying a parcel at 9385 Shepard Road to create four new parcels, and the other concerns a non-residential building addition at 1960 Summit Commerce Parkway.

• Appeal #04-2024: Variance for lot width and depth to create 4 new parcels at 9385 Shepard Road
• Appeal #07-2024: 50-foot rear setback variance for a non-residential addition at 1960 Summit Commerce Parkway

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive and discuss recommendations from the Capital Improvement Board. The meeting also includes roll call, audience participation, and approval of previous minutes. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation of recommendations from the Capital Improvement Board
• Approval of August 27, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting date: October 22, 2024 with Treasury Investment Board

City Council

City Council will vote on several resolutions regarding sewer and road projects and a contract for refuse collection. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for a pet creamatory and two liquor permit transfers.

• Ordinance 104-2024: 5-year refuse & recycle collection contract with Waste Management, Inc.
• Motion 1: Conditional use permit for a pet creamatory at 1941 Case Parkway North
• Ordinance 101-2024: Membership fees for Kent State University students at the Fitness Center
• Resolution 111-2024: Contract with Environmental Design Group for Ethan’s Green drainage study
• Motion 2 & 3: Liquor permit transfers for businesses on Hadded Road and Ravenna Road

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review three sign cases: a tenant sign panel at 2542 East Aurora Road, Rudd Equipment signage at 2451 East Enterprise Parkway, and monument signs for Framingham Lane Condo Association at 2979 & 2901 Framingham Lane. The board will also take public comment, approve minutes from September 5, 2024, and excuse absent members.

• Case 24-09-42: Burster – The Measurement Solution Tenant Sign Panel at 2542 East Aurora Road, presented by Brian Becker of Becker Signs Inc.
• Case 24-09-49: Rudd Equipment Signage at 2451 East Enterprise Parkway, presented by Jeff Clark of Easy Sign
• Case 24-09-50: Framingham Lane Condo Association Monument Signs at 2979 & 2901 Framingham Lane, presented by Kevin Holliday of A Sign Above
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024
• Public participation opportunity

Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvements Board will discuss and vote on proposed capital requests for 2025. The meeting includes roll call, audience participation, and approval of previous minutes.

• Deliberation and voting on 2025 Capital Requests

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a pet crematory. The body will also review a final site plan for a building addition at a limited industrial site.

• Conditional Use Permit for Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services at 1941 Case Parkway North
• Final Site Plan for Anderson Material Handling building addition at 1960 Summit Commerce Park Drive

City Council

City Council will vote on a five-year refuse and recycle collection contract with Waste Management, Inc. The body is also considering membership fees for Kent State students at the fitness center and a contract for a new weight room air conditioning system. Additionally, Council will review a resolution to nullify a Board of Zoning and Building Appeals variance decision.

• Five-year refuse and recycle collection contract with Waste Management, Inc.
• Establishment of fitness center membership fees for Kent State University Twinsburg/Geauga students
• Agreement with Air Force One for fitness center weight room air conditioning replacement
• Resolution 105-2024 to nullify BZA variance appeal number 05-2024
• Summit County Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding for job creation and tax revenue sharing

Council unanimously adopted Resolution 103-2024 to replace the fitness center weight room air conditioning system for $91,880, and unanimously nullified a BZA variance for a shed in a storm water easement (Resolution 105-2024, as amended). Other items, including the Summit County MOU, Kent State fitness membership rate, and Waste Management refuse contract, were read but not voted on. Public comments focused on police records and officer terminations.

• Adopted Resolution 103-2024 for $91,880 fitness center AC replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 105-2024 nullifying BZA variance for shed in storm water easement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)

Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvements Board will continue reviewing 2025 capital requests. Presentations are scheduled from the Police Department and Fire Department chiefs. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Continuation of 2025 Requests from Police Department (Chief Thomas Mason)
• Continuation of 2025 Requests from Fire Department (Chief Steve Bosso)
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee will swear in new members and receive an overview of Parks & Recreation. The body will also discuss a Safety Forces Open House and 2025 meeting dates.

• Swearing in of new members
• Parks & Recreation Overview by Jennifer Betenson
• Safety Forces Open House scheduled for October 9th
• Discussion regarding T-Shirts
• Determination of 2025 meeting dates

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review two specific project cases. The board will also address the oath of office and approve minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting.

• Case 24-09-47: Ritenour Group signage at 2066 S. Case Pkwy
• Case 24-09-48: New residential garage build at 1805 Sunview Dr.

The Architectural Review Board approved two applications: a signage plan for Ritenour Group at 2066 S. Case Parkway (unanimous) and a new residential garage at 1805 Sunview Drive (3-1, with Mr. Sharma voting no). The board also discussed but did not approve the August 15, 2024 minutes, tabling them for corrections at the next meeting.

• Approved Case 24-09-47 signage at 2066 S. Case Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Case 24-09-48 new garage at 1805 Sunview Drive (3-1, Sharma no)
• Tabled approval of August 15, 2024 minutes pending corrections

Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvements Board will continue its discussion of 2025 capital requests, hearing presentations from the Infrastructure, Waste Water, Service, and Building departments. No decisions are scheduled; the board is in the deliberation phase. Approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of a follow-up meeting are also on the agenda.

• Continuation of 2025 capital requests review
• Infrastructure and Engineering presentation by Amy Mohr
• Waste Water presentation by Nate Zuege
• Service Department presentation by Dennis Szydlowski
• Building Department presentation by Dale Steppenbacker

The Capital Improvements Board/Finance Committee reviewed the 2025 annual road program and various department requests for capital improvements, including road projects, traffic signal upgrades, and equipment replacements. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board only discussed the proposals. The minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from 8/27/24 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2025 Annual Road Program totaling $1,900,000
• Discussed 2025 Road Striping at $200,000
• Discussed Traffic Signal Design at $750,000 with federal grant application
• Discussed OPWC projects for Highland Road and Shepard Road
• Discussed State Route 82 Resurfacing at $950,000
• Discussed SCE Bridge Design for Glenwood over Tinker's Creek at $120,000
• Discussed various equipment replacements for Waste Water, Service, and Building departments

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting with reports and public comment. The main discussion item is a presentation by Economic Development Director Rebecca Ziegler on commission goals, sustainability initiatives, and website/social media presence. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Discussion of Commission Goals, Sustainability, and Website & Social Media by Economic Development Director Rebecca Ziegler
• Regular procedural items: call to order, minutes approval, audience participation, commissioners reports, council report
• Next meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm

The Twinsburg Environmental Commission approved the May 7, 2024 minutes unanimously. No presentations or audience participation occurred. Members discussed community events, including an electronics recycling event, and agreed to bring short- and long-term goal ideas to the next meeting. The commission also noted it now falls under the Economic Development Department.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44pm (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Twinsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and regular meeting. One appeal (04-2024) for lot width and depth variances at 9385 Shepard Road has been removed from the agenda. The board will consider Appeal 06-2024, a request for a 25-foot variance from the required 50-foot parking and driveway setback at 9330 Dutton Drive.

• Appeal 04-2024 for variances at 9385 Shepard Road REMOVED from agenda
• Appeal 06-2024: 25-foot variance requested from 50-foot parking/drive setback at 9330 Dutton Drive (Codified Ordinance 1149.08)
• No landscape buffer required for the drive aisle; building setbacks comply
• Public participation scheduled during regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review quarterly revenue and expense reports and hear a presentation on financial health indicators. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled. The meeting is a routine financial oversight session.

• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024 and May 28, 2024
• Quarterly Revenue Review
• Quarterly Expense Review
• Financial Health Indicators Report

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting to discuss and vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include borrowing up to $2.075 million for Fitness Center improvements, accepting bids for the Fitness Center dehumidification/roof replacement and the Tinker's Creek interceptor sewer, setting Fitness Center membership fees for Kent State University students, and approving a liquor permit transfer. The council will also consider tax levies, budget amendments, and a final site plan for a trailer leasing facility.

• Ordinance 97-2024: authorizing up to $2,075,000 in notes for Fitness Center roof, HVAC, and indoor swimming pool improvements
• Ordinance 94-2024: accepting bid of CRS Metalworx, Inc. for 2024 Fitness Center dehumidification units and roof replacement
• Ordinance 98-2024: accepting bid of Rudzik Excavating for Tinker's Creek interceptor sewer
• Ordinance 101-2024: establishing Fitness Center membership fees for Kent State University Twinsburg/Geauga Campus students
• Motion 2: authorizing no objection to liquor permit transfer for Twinsburg GetGo #3224 on Hadded Road

Council unanimously approved awarding the Fitness Center Dehumidification Units and Roof Replacement bid to CRS Metalworx, Inc. for $2,056,000, funded by bond sale with $561,870 cost-sharing from the Twinsburg City School District. Council also unanimously approved several other emergency ordinances, including the Tinkers Creek Interceptor Sewer bid to Rudzik Excavating for $407,356, and tabled Ordinance 93-2024 regarding council rules for further discussion. The intergovernmental tax revenue sharing agreement (Resolution 100-2024) was placed on first reading, and a new fitness center membership rate for Kent State students was introduced.

• Approved $2,056,000 Fitness Center Dehumidification Units and Roof Replacement bid to CRS Metalworx, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $407,356 Tinkers Creek Interceptor Sewer bid to Rudzik Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $2,075,000 note issuance for Fitness Center Pool Pak project (unanimous)
• Approved delinquent sewer and water charges certification to Summit County (unanimous)
• Approved tax levy certification of 3.0 mills, estimated at $2,324,267 (unanimous)
• Approved advancement of local taxes from Summit County (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 93-2024 amending council rules (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Donald Rozell to the Board of Tax Review (unanimous)

Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvement Board will review 2024 capital requests and hear introductions of 2025 requests from Parks/Recreation/Seniors/Fitness, Golf Maintenance, and Information Technology departments. The meeting also includes swearing in new members, electing a chairperson, and approving previous minutes.

• Review of 2024 capital requests
• Introduction of 2025 Parks/Recreation/Seniors/Fitness requests by Jennifer Betenson
• Introduction of 2025 Golf Maintenance requests by Jim Roberts
• Introduction of 2025 Information Technology requests by Zach Hebebrand

The Capital Improvement Board swore in new members, elected John Blust as chairperson, and approved the September 19, 2023 minutes. The board reviewed 2024 capital requests and heard introductions of 2025 requests, including a $938,000 shelter/bridge/sensory playground project, a $2,075,000 pool dehumidification system, and a $112,000 desktop computer refresh. No formal votes were taken on the 2025 requests.

• Swore in new members Mark Haddix and Kristin Hartman
• Elected John Blust as Capital Improvement Board Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 pm (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a presentation from the Twinsburg Native Habitat Association on a pollinator meadows partnership opportunity. They will also receive updates on the relaunch of the Friends of Twinsburg Parks, including new board positions and potential rebranding, as well as an overview of fall and winter 2024 events.

• Presentation by Cynthia Kurt on pollinator meadows and partnership opportunities with the City
• Friends of Twinsburg Parks relaunch update: new board member opportunities and bylaws enhancements
• Potential rebranding of Friends of Twinsburg Parks to 'Friends of Twinsburg' to broaden scope
• Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners – First Energy Green Team 2024 installation project opportunity
• Jennifer Betenson update on fall and winter 2024 events

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on August 22, 2024, was largely informational, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. Cynthia Kurt of the Twinsburg Native Habitat Association presented on pollinator meadows and partnership opportunities with the city. Updates were given on the Friends of Twinsburg Parks relaunch and a potential installation project with Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Heard presentation on pollinator meadows partnership opportunities
• Received update on Friends of Twinsburg Parks relaunch status
• Discussed potential Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners installation project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review and potentially approve final site plans for a trailer leasing and storage facility at 8589 Darrow Road (I-3 Heavy Industrial District) and a self-serve storage facility on Dutton Drive (I-2 Limited Industrial District, PP#64-08455). The meeting also includes approval of the June 17, 2024 minutes and public participation.

• Final site plan – Trailer Leasing and Storage at 8589 Darrow Road (I-3 Heavy Industrial District, applicant John Mueller/Xtra Lease)
• Final site plan – Self-Serve Storage on Dutton Drive (I-2 Limited Industrial District, PP#64-08455, applicant Bruce Baum/Amicon Construction)
• Approval of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public participation opportunity

The Twinsburg Planning Commission approved two final site plans: one for Xtra Lease trailer leasing and storage at 8589 Darrow Road, and one for Letz Get Storage self-serve storage on Dutton Drive, with conditions. The June 17, 2024 minutes were also approved unanimously, with two members abstaining due to absence.

• Approved final site plan for Xtra Lease trailer leasing and storage, 8589 Darrow Road (5-0)
• Approved final site plan for Letz Get Storage self-serve storage, Dutton Drive, with conditions (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous, two abstentions)

Architecture Review Board

The board will review six cases, including a new storage building on Dutton Road, signage for two businesses on Ravenna Road, a residential addition/renovation on Connotton Ave, a roof over an existing patio at Burgers 2 Beer on Wilcox Drive, and a new residential home on Cannon Road. Public participation will be taken before the reviews. The board will also approve minutes from July 18, 2024.

• Case 24-08-43: Letz Get Storage new building on Dutton Road
• Case 24-08-40: MV Game's LLC signage at 10683 Ravenna Road Unit 4
• Case 24-08-44: Guggenbiller addition and renovation change at 2971 Connotton Ave
• Case 24-08-45: Burgers 2 Beer roof over existing patio at 8941 Wilcox Drive
• Case 24-08-46: Shortridge new residential home at 2909 Cannon Road

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to swear in new members and approve previous minutes. The committee will also discuss a schedule of future community events.

• Swearing in of new members
• Ward 1 Resource Event (8/24)
• Tiger Tailgate (9/6)
• Fall Fest (10/19)
• Around the World event (Early 2025)

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission will swear in a new member and consider certifying a Dispatcher Eligibility List. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of the next meeting date.

• Swearing in of new member Denise Leskovec
• Certification of Dispatcher Eligibility List

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance appeals. The first involves subdividing 9385 Shepard Road into four flag-shaped parcels, requiring variances from lot width and depth regulations. The second appeal at 1494 Jennifer Drive seeks variances to build a shed one foot from the rear property line and on a utility easement, both below the required setbacks.

• Appeal #04-2024: variance request to create four new parcels at 9385 Shepard Road with lot widths of 30 feet instead of the required 90 feet and lot depths exceeding the 473.34-foot maximum
• Appeal #05-2024: variance request to build a 10x12-foot shed one foot from the rear property line (5 feet required) and on a utility easement at 1494 Jennifer Drive
• Election of chairman and vice chairman scheduled as part of work session

The Twinsburg Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a 10x12 shed on a utility easement at 1494 Jennifer Drive, with a condition that the owner must move the shed at their cost if the city needs access. The board also unanimously withdrew two other appeals: a request to subdivide 9385 Shepard Road into four parcels (Appeal #04-2024) and a variance for a shed setback at the same Jennifer Drive property (Appeal #05-2024, Variance A). The board elected Shannan Leonard as Chairperson and Chris Griffith as Vice Chairperson.

• Elected Shannan Leonard as BZA Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Griffith as BZA Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Withdrew Appeal #04-2024 for variance to create four parcels at 9385 Shepard Road (unanimous)
• Withdrew Appeal #05-2024 Variance A for shed setback variance at 1494 Jennifer Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Appeal #05-2024 Variance B for shed on utility easement at 1494 Jennifer Drive, with condition to move shed at owner's cost if city needs access (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Michael Jamison (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review three cases: a family room addition at 10034 Parkland Drive, a warehouse addition at 1960 Summit Commerce Park, and a gazebo at 10074 Corbetts Lane. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Case 24-07-37: Manes Family Room Addition at 10034 Parkland Drive
• Case 24-07-38: Anderson Material Handling Warehouse Addition at 1960 Summit Commerce Park
• Case 24-07-39: Gazebo at 10074 Corbetts Lane
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024 and June 6, 2024

The Twinsburg Architectural Review Board approved all three cases on the agenda: a family room addition at 10034 Parkland Drive, a warehouse addition at 1960 Summit Commerce Park with conditions, and a gazebo at 10074 Corbetts Lane. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and excused an absent member. No public comments were made.

• Approved Case 24-07-37 family room addition at 10034 Parkland Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Case 24-07-38 warehouse addition at 1960 Summit Commerce Park with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Case 24-07-39 gazebo at 10074 Corbetts Lane (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 16 and June 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Ms. Wales (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 68-2024, which proposes changes to the city's zoning and development regulations. The council will also consider Ordinance 91-2024 to place this amendment on the November 5, 2024, ballot.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 68-2024 regarding zoning and development regulations
• Ordinance 91-2024 to place the zoning amendment on the November 5, 2024, ballot

Public Hearing

The public hearing includes proposals to rezone two different properties. One ordinance proposes changing 1816 E. Aurora Road from commercial to residential use. Another proposal involves changing 9842 Darrow Road from residential to public facilities use.

• Rezoning of 1816 E. Aurora Road from C-2 (Commercial) to R-5 (Residential)
• Rezoning of 9842 Darrow Road from R-4 (Residential) to PF (Public Facilities)

City Council

The City Council work session includes roll call and interviews for various boards and commissions. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Interviews for boards and commissions

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will review several zoning changes and infrastructure grant applications. Items include rezoning properties on E. Aurora Road and Darrow Road, as well as seeking funding for road and sanitary projects. The council will also discuss traffic concerns during the caucus session.

• Rezoning 1816 E. Aurora Road from commercial to residential use
• Requesting a November 5, 2024, ballot measure regarding the E. Aurora Road rezoning
• Rezoning 9842 Darrow Road from residential to public facilities use
• Authorizing property acquisitions for the Ravenna Shepard Intersection Improvement Project
• Applying for grants for Highland Road sanitary lining and smart signal upgrades

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will receive updates regarding the Pollinator Garden Project from Friends of Twinsburg Parks. Additionally, Jennifer Betenson will provide an event list and a pollinator garden update.

• Update on Pollinator Garden Project
• Review of event list provided by Jennifer Betenson
• Swearing in of David Kleinman

City Council

The Council will consider several ordinances on first reading, including changes to zoning regulations and the 2025 tax budget. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding Twinsburg City Schools and discussions on a Summit County intergovernmental agreement.

• Rezoning 1816 E. Aurora Road from C-2 (commercial) to R-5 (residential) use
• Requesting a November 5, 2024, ballot question for the Aurora Road rezoning
• Rezoning 9842 Darrow Road from R-4 (residential) to PF (public facilities) use
• Authorizing an agreement for police radio replacement
• Accepting a state and federal highway grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a re-zoning request for the southwest corner of E. Aurora Road and Chamberlin Road. The meeting also includes consideration of a lot split and consolidation for 9385 Shepard Road.

• Re-Zoning: SW Corner of E. Aurora Road & Chamberlin Road
• Lot Split/Consolidation: 9385 Shepard Road
• Approval of June 3, 2024 minutes

Public Hearing

The public hearing will address Ordinance 68-2024. This ordinance proposes amendments to Part Eleven of the City of Twinsburg’s Zoning and Development Regulations.

• Ordinance 68-2024: amendments to zoning and development regulations

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning changes and the 2025 tax budget. The agenda includes a request to place a rezoning question on the November 5, 2024, ballot. Council will also consider HVAC maintenance bids and updates to city salary structures.

• Rezoning 1816 E. Aurora Road from commercial to residential use
• Placing a rezoning question on the November 5, 2024, ballot
• Accepting a bid from CRS Metalworx Inc. for municipal HVAC maintenance
• Adopting the city tax budget for the 2025 fiscal year
• Establishing new salaries and employment descriptions via the Salary Ordinance

Public Works Committee

The agenda includes updates on city projects, landscape management, and city fleet management. No specific project details or dollar amounts are provided in this document.

• Project updates
• Landscape updates
• City Fleet Management

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architecture Review Board will review several applications for signage and property modifications. The agenda includes reviews for garage additions, front porches, and sign programs.

• Signage at 1962 Case Parkway South
• Garage addition at 1693 West Idlewood Drive
• Revised sign program at 9076 Church Street
• Front porch with roof at 2064 Demi Drive
• Signage for On The Square Nutrition at 9076 Church Street

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission will meet to elect a chairperson and approve minutes from February 2024. The commission will also consider requests for dispatcher, police officer, and police sergeant exams, as well as the certification of a fire lieutenant exam.

• Request for Dispatcher Exam
• Request for Police Officer Exam
• Request for Police Sergeant Exam
• Certification of Fire Lieutenant Exam
• Election of Chairperson

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Twinsburg Planning and Zoning Code. The meeting also includes a request to re-zone 9842 Darrow Road.

• Re-zoning of 9842 Darrow Road from R-4 to PF District
• Updates to Part Eleven of the Twinsburg Codified Ordinances
• Election of the 2024 Chairman and Vice Chairman

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and public hearing on two variance applications: one for a rear-yard setback at 9438 Chamberlin Road and another for side-yard setback and square footage limits at 1693 West Idlewood Drive. The meeting also includes roll call, election of officers, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Appeal #02-2024: Variance for 6'8" rear-yard setback at 9438 Chamberlin Road (R-4 district)
• Appeal #03-2024: Variance for 5'6" side-yard setback at 1693 West Idlewood Drive (R-4 district)
• Appeal #03-2024: Variance for 900 sq ft garage (125 sq ft over 775 sq ft limit) at 1693 West Idlewood Drive
• Public hearing and work session scheduled for May 29, 2024 at Twinsburg Government Center

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will consider several ordinances including zoning regulation amendments, property appropriation for a road improvement project, adoption of the 2025 tax budget, and purchases of police SUVs. The meeting also includes committee reports, mayor's report, and public participation.

• Ordinance 68-2024: Amending zoning and development regulations
• Ordinance 69-2024: Appropriating property for Ravenna-Shepard-Richmond-Broadway intersection improvement project
• Ordinance 70-2024: Adopting the 2025 tax budget
• Ordinance 73-2024: Purchasing 7 police SUVs from Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora, financed through Huntington National Bank
• Ordinance 74-2024: Upfitting 7 police SUVs, financed through Huntington National Bank

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee is meeting to discuss an alternative tax budget and purchasing policies. The agenda also includes audience participation and miscellaneous items, with the next meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024.

• Alternative Tax Budget discussion
• Purchasing Policies review
• Audience Participation
• Next meeting date: June 25, 2024

Planning Commission

The Twinsburg City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to receive a presentation on a zoning code update. Economic Development Director Rebecca Ziegler and ZoneCo consultant Sean Suder will present. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Joint Council & Planning Commission work session
• Presentation on Zoning Code Update
• Presenters: Rebecca Ziegler (Economic Development Director) and Sean Suder (ZoneCo Consultant)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to receive a presentation on a zoning code update from the Economic Development Director and a consultant. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• Presentation on Zoning Code Update by Rebecca Ziegler (Economic Development Director) and Sean Suder (ZoneCo Consultant)

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architectural Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review two cases: residential alterations at 2858 Abrams Drive and signage for the Twinsburg Country Inn at 11336 Ravenna Road. The board will also appoint officers, hear public participation, and approve prior minutes.

• Case 24-05-30: Residential alterations at 2858 Abrams Drive (Kulmoski)
• Case 24-05-31: Signage at 11336 Ravenna Road (Twinsburg Country Inn)
• Appointment of chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024

City Council

The council is holding a work session to interview candidates for boards and commissions. No legislative decisions are scheduled.

• Boards and commission interviews

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on May 14, 2024. The agenda includes several pieces of legislation on first reading, including a tax abatement agreement with Pepperl+Fuchs, a road salt contract with ODOT, a change order for the stabilization and sanitary sewer project, a cooperative agreement with Macedonia for Shepard Road resurfacing, property acquisition for the Ravenna-Shepard intersection project, a playground project at East Idlewood, and a legal services contract. Council will also consider waiving the waiting period for a BZA appeal and may enter executive session.

• Resolution 57-2024: Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement agreement with Pepperl+Fuchs
• Ordinance 62-2024: Change order with Marks Construction for stabilization and sanitary sewer project
• Resolution 63-2024: Cooperative agreement with Macedonia for Shepard Road resurfacing
• Resolution 64-2024: Property purchase and easements for Ravenna-Shepard intersection improvement project (PID#113165)
• Ordinance 66-2024: Agreement for East Idlewood Playground Project

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to swear in members and appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The session includes breakout discussions regarding police relations, employment diversity, and community outreach.

• Appointment of Chairperson
• Appointment of Vice-Chairperson
• Justice & Police Relations subcommittee session
• City Employment Diversity subcommittee session
• Community Outreach subcommittee session

Environmental Commission

The Twinsburg Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 7, 2024, at the Twinsburg Government Center. The agenda contains only routine procedural items such as roll call, swearing in new members, approving minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for September 3, 2024. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Swearing in of new members
• Approval of minutes
• Next meeting set for September 3, 2024 at 7:00pm

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review several property renovation and signage cases. These include business renovations on East Aurora Road and residential additions on Connotton Avenue.

• 2821 East Aurora Road: Pelicans Sno-Ball Renovations
• 10900 Ravenna Road: Driveway Gate Wing Walls & Mailbox
• 2971 Connotton Avenue: Guggenbiller Additions & Renovations
• 2305 East Aurora Road Unit A1: Sign Name Change

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session and public hearing on Appeal #01-2024, a variance request to allow a 2-foot reduction from the required 10-foot side-yard setback for a home addition at 1962 Edgewood Drive. The regular meeting will also include public participation, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Variance request for 2-foot side-yard setback reduction at 1962 Edgewood Drive (R-4 district)
• Public hearing on the variance under Section 1199.11 of the Zoning Code
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council is holding a work session to conduct interviews for boards and commissions. The agenda includes only roll call, interviews, and adjournment, with no legislative or financial items listed.

• Boards and commission interviews scheduled

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on April 23, 2024. The regular meeting includes second readings and votes on multiple resolutions authorizing tax incentives, road resurfacing agreements, property acquisition for the Ravenna Shepard intersection project, and a bid for Glen Chamberlin restrooms. The council also plans to enter executive session for personnel and pending litigation.

• Resolution 36-2024: Authorizes continuation of Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement agreements.
• Resolution 41-2024 & 42-2024: Authorize cooperative agreements with Summit County for Liberty Road resurfacing (south and north).
• Resolution 55-2024: Authorizes contracts for property purchase and easements for the Ravenna Shepard intersection improvement project (PID#113165).
• Ordinance 56-2024: Accepts bid of Lincoln Alan Construction, Inc., for Glen Chamberlin restrooms.
• Resolution 57-2024 & 58-2024: Authorize Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement agreements with Pepperl + Fuchs and Woodmont Land Company/Balaji Academy.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the city's quarterly financial status, including revenue, expenses, and capital projects. They will also approve the minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting. The agenda is routine financial oversight with no specific action items listed.

• Quarterly Revenue Review
• Quarterly Expense Review
• Quarterly Capital Projects Review
• Approval of February 27, 2024 Finance Committee Minutes

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architectural Review Board will review four cases: three signage applications and one new single-family home construction. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and address member absences.

• Case 24-03-21: State Farm signage at 9329 Ravenna Road Suite D
• Case 24-04-22: Twinsburg Tobacco & Vape signage at 10735 Ravenna Road Suite 203
• Case 24-04-24: DC Tech signage at 2112 Case Parkway South
• Case 24-04-22: New single-family home at 3503 Cannon Road

Public Works Committee

The Twinsburg Public Works Committee is holding its regular meeting on April 9, 2024, with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive items are project updates and a traffic signal update, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed. The next meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2024.

• Project updates
• Traffic signal update
• Next meeting date set for June 11, 2024

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee will swear in members and appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The meeting includes breakout sessions and reports from subcommittees focused on police relations, employment diversity, and community outreach.

• Appointment of Chairperson
• Appointment of Vice-Chairperson
• Justice & Police Relations subcommittee session
• City Employment Diversity subcommittee session
• Community Outreach subcommittee session

Environmental Commission

This is a routine organizational meeting of the Twinsburg Environmental Commission. The agenda consists of procedural items such as swearing in new members, appointing a chairperson and vice chairperson, and approving minutes, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Swearing in of new members
• Appointment of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Approval of minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council is holding a work session to conduct interviews for various boards and commissions. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

• Boards and commission interviews

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on March 26, 2024. Key items include third reading of an ordinance revising penalty frameworks for planning, zoning, and building code violations; first readings of two ordinances establishing tax increment equivalent funds for public improvements; and resolutions authorizing cooperative agreements with Summit County for Liberty Road resurfacing (south and north) and the Glenwood Bridge. The council will also consider a site plan for a daycare facility on Creekside Drive and a liquor permit transfer for Mango Thai Cuisine.

• Ordinance 22-2024 (third reading) amends penalty framework for planning, zoning, and building code violations.
• Ordinances 30-2024 and 31-2024 (first reading) create tax increment equivalent funds for public improvements.
• Resolutions 41-2024 and 42-2024 authorize cooperative agreements with Summit County for Liberty Road resurfacing south and north.
• Resolution 45-2024 authorizes a cooperative agreement with Summit County for the Glenwood Bridge.
• Motion 1 seeks approval of a site plan for a daycare facility on Creekside Drive in a C-3 District.

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architecture Review Board will review six cases involving signage, a new single-family home, and a home addition, and discuss a zoning code update. The meeting is open to public participation.

• Case 24-01-01: Smoke outlet signage at 9224 Darrow Road, Units N, O & P
• Case 24-03-17: Sign program revisions at 10735/10755 Ravenna Road
• Case 24-03-18: New single-family home at 9802 Chamberlin Road
• Case 24-03-19: Residence addition at 1962 Edgewood Drive
• Case 24-03-20: The Chalk Bar signage at 10735 Ravenna Road

Planning Commission

The Twinsburg Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss a final site plan for a child daycare on Creekside Drive and a lot consolidation at 2206 East Aurora Road. The commission will also review a draft updated zoning map and consider approval of the January 22, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Final Site Plan for child daycare, Creekside Drive, PP# 64-08378, C-3 Interchange Business District, presented by John Butcher of Neff & Associates
• Lot consolidation at 2206 East Aurora Road, PP#s 64-01637 & 64-08651, I-2 Limited Industrial District, by Matt Cellura
• Draft updated zoning map presented by City Planner Lynn Muter
• Approval of January 22, 2024 minutes
• Public participation period

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on March 12, 2024. The agenda includes second readings of several ordinances establishing tax-increment financing (TIF) districts for property improvements, a resolution to accept a bid for the East Idlewood pedestrian bridge replacement, and a resolution to accept a state grant through the Office of Criminal Justice Services. Council will also consider entering executive session to discuss a public employee or official.

• Ordinances 16-2024 through 19-2024, 30-2024, and 31-2024: multiple TIF declarations exempting property improvements from ad valorem taxes and requiring service payments in lieu of taxes
• Resolution 35-2024: accepting Matt Winters Excavating LLC's bid for the East Idlewood pedestrian bridge replacement
• Resolution 33-2024: accepting a state grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Services
• Ordinance 20-2024: amending the policy for capital improvement project contracts over $50,000
• Ordinance 22-2024: revising penalty framework for planning, zoning, and building code violations

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee will meet to conduct subcommittee breakout sessions and receive reports. The meeting includes a swearing-in process and a period for audience participation.

• Justice & Police Relations subcommittee session
• City Employment Diversity subcommittee session
• Community Outreach subcommittee session

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architecture Review Board will review two cases: a home addition at 1934 Dooridge Drive and exterior alterations at 9321 Ravenna Road for People Express. The board will also discuss a zoning code update and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Case 24-03-15: Home addition at 1934 Dooridge Drive
• Case 24-03-16: Exterior alterations at 9321 Ravenna Road (People Express)
• Discussion of zoning code update

Environmental Commission

This is a routine meeting agenda with no specific decisions or discussion items listed. The commission will handle standard items like approving minutes, receiving reports, and hearing public comments. No concrete actions, projects, or dollar amounts are identified.

• Approval of minutes
• Presentations
• Audience participation
• Commissioners reports
• Next meeting set for April 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will consider several ordinances creating tax-increment financing (TIF) districts for multiple properties, exempting improvements from property taxes and requiring service payments in lieu of taxes. The council will also vote on accepting bids for Highland Road resurfacing and 2024 road striping, and on a contract with Windstream for internet services.

• Ordinances 16-2024 through 19-2024 create TIF districts for improvements on multiple properties, exempting them from property taxes.
• Resolution 26-2024 accepts Perrin Asphalt Company's bid for Highland Road resurfacing.
• Resolution 25-2024 accepts JD Striping & Services' bid for the 2024 road striping contract.
• Resolution 09-2024 authorizes a contract with Windstream for internet connection services.
• Ordinance 22-2024 revises penalty framework for violations of planning, zoning, and building codes.

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation on Ohio House Bill 296, and begin a series on finance functions starting with payroll. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, audience participation, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Presentation on Overview of H.B. 296
• Series #1 of Finance Functions - Payroll
• Approval of January 23, 2024 Finance Committee Minutes

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architecture Review Board is meeting to review two cases: a signage application for Dr. Holt at 9184 Darrow Road and a patio-exterior bar renovation at 9149 Ravenna Road. The board will also approve minutes from the February 1, 2024 meeting and handle roll call and public participation.

• Case 24-02-13: Signage at 9184 Darrow Road (Dr. Holt)
• Case 24-02-14: Patio-exterior bar renovation at 9149 Ravenna Road
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2024

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and certify a Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List. The meeting includes public participation and scheduling of the next meeting date.

• Certification of Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List

City Council

This is a procedural work session agenda with no specific decisions or discussions listed. The council will cover council rules, boards and commissions, and consent agendas before adjourning.

• Council Rules discussion
• Boards and Commissions review
• Consent Agendas consideration

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will consider a community reinvestment area tax abatement agreement with Woodmont Land Company and Kiddie Academy, accept bids for road and waterline projects, and vote on a 12-month moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses. The council will also discuss final site plans for a daycare on East Aurora Road and an office building on Darrow Road.

• Resolution 02-2024: Tax abatement agreement with Woodmont Land Company and Kiddie Academy
• Ordinance 12-2024: Accepting Perrin Asphalt bid for 2024 Road Improvement Project
• Ordinance 13-2024: Accepting Northeast Ohio Trenching bid for Glenwood Drive waterline
• Ordinance 21-2024: 12-month moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses
• Motion 1: Final site plan for a daycare on East Aurora Road

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee is meeting to conduct subcommittee breakout sessions and review reports. The agenda includes a swearing-in and audience participation.

• Justice & Police Relations subcommittee session
• City Employment Diversity subcommittee session
• Community Outreach subcommittee session

Environmental Commission

The Twinsburg Environmental Commission is meeting to handle routine organizational items including swearing-in, electing a chairperson, and approving minutes. The main substantive item is a proposal on shopping bag waste reduction, which will be discussed under new business.

• Shopping Bag Waste Reduction Proposal discussion
• Election of Chairperson
• Swearing-in of members
• Approval of minutes
• Next meeting set for March 5, 2024

Architecture Review Board

The Architecture Review Board will review several cases regarding building and signage requests. Items include a resubmittal for a child day care facility and a demolition request for a house in the C-5 District.

• Case 24-02-09: New child day care facility at 2644 East Aurora Road
• Case 24-02-10: Twin Plaza Sign Program Revision at 9224 Darrow Road
• Case 24-02-11: RestoDent signage resubmittal at 9224 Darrow Road, Unit B
• Case 24-02-12: Demolition of house at 2600 East Aurora Road

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on January 23, 2024. The caucus includes discussion of the ADA Transition Plan and Council Rules. The regular meeting features several resolutions and ordinances on first reading, including a tax abatement agreement, a property auction, budget amendments, and contracts for engineering, internet, IT, and bridge work.

• Resolution 02-2024: Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement agreement with Woodmont Land Company and Kiddie Academy
• Resolution 04-2024: Authorizes internet auction of surplus personal property, including motor vehicles
• Ordinance 05-2024: Amends 2024 appropriations for general, special, capital, and enterprise funds
• Resolution 08-2024: Professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple for Fitness Center engineering
• Resolution 10-2024: Agreement with Ohio DOT for bridge work within city limits

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee is meeting to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and receive a presentation on 2023 financial results and goals for 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances listed for action.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of November 28, 2023 Finance Committee minutes
• Presentation on YR 2023 and Goals for 2024
• Next meeting date: February 27, 2024

Planning Commission

The Twinsburg Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review a lot consolidation, final site plans for a child daycare at 2466 East Aurora Road and an office building at 8093 Darrow Road, and a zoning code amendment regarding penalties. The commission will also approve the December 18, 2023 minutes and hear public participation.

• Lot consolidation for PP#s 64-00626, 64-01782, 64-01198
• Final site plan for child daycare at 2466 East Aurora Road
• Final site plan for office building at 8093 Darrow Road
• Zoning code amendment to Chapter 1197.13 (penalties)
• Approval of December 18, 2023 minutes

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architecture Review Board is meeting to review two cases: a signage proposal for the Twinsburg Public Library at 10050 Ravenna Road and a new commercial building for Pepperl+Fuchs at 8093 Darrow Road. The board will also approve minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting and handle roll call and public participation.

• Case 24-01-07: Twinsburg Public Library signage at 10050 Ravenna Road, presented by Thomas Yankovich of Ellet Neon Sales & Service Inc.
• Case 24-01-08: New commercial building for Pepperl+Fuchs at 8093 Darrow Road, presented by Julie Trott/Conway Pedron of Vocon.
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2024 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting amendments to the Civil Service Rules & Regulations. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Public hearing on amendment of Civil Service Rules & Regulations
• Adoption of Rules & Regulations changes
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission will hold a public hearing and consider proposed amendments to the City of Twinsburg Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The agenda includes only this single new business item, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to the City of Twinsburg Civil Service Rules and Regulations

Public Hearing

Twinsburg City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance 121-2023, which would amend the city's zoning and development regulations and administrative code regarding the Environmental Commission. The hearing is for public input on the proposed changes; no final decision is being made at this hearing.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 121-2023 amending Section 1103.11 of the Zoning and Development Regulations
• Ordinance also amends Chapter 151 of the Administrative Code regarding the Environmental Commission

City Council

Twinsburg City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on January 9, 2024. The main actions include voting on resolutions for Community Reinvestment Area tax abatements with Woodmont Land Company/Kiddie Academy and Twinsburg Industrial Properties/Kraftpack Industrial Co. Ltd., accepting a bid for the Bank Stabilization & Sanitary Sewer Project, and authorizing the sale of surplus city property via internet auction.

• Resolution 02-2024: Authorizes a CRA tax abatement agreement with Woodmont Land Company and Kiddie Academy
• Resolution 03-2024: Authorizes a CRA tax abatement agreement with Twinsburg Industrial Properties, LLC and Kraftpack Industrial Co. Ltd.
• Resolution 01-2024: Accepts Marks Construction bid for Bank Stabilization & Sanitary Sewer Project
• Resolution 04-2024: Authorizes internet auction sale of surplus city vehicles and property
• Ordinance 121-2023: Third reading on amending zoning code regarding the Environmental Commission

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee will conduct subcommittee breakout sessions and receive reports. The meeting includes discussions on police relations, city employment diversity, and community outreach.

• Justice & Police Relations breakout session
• City Employment Diversity breakout session
• Community Outreach breakout session
• Subcommittee Reports

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architecture Review Board will review six signage applications and one new building proposal for a child day care facility. The board will also approve minutes from its December 7, 2023 meeting. All items are for review and decision at this meeting.

• Case 24-01-01: Smoke Outlet signage at 9224 Darrow Road, Units N, O & P
• Case 24-01-02: Pizza Hut signage at 8875 Darrow Road
• Case 24-01-03: Cameron Ashley Building Products signage at 1955 Midway Drive
• Case 24-01-06: New child day care facility at 2644 East Aurora Road
• Case 24-01-05: Trim Deluxe Barbershop signage at 10683 Ravenna Road, Unit 1