New Philadelphia public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals met to review three appeals regarding setbacks and signage. The board granted variances for two handicap ramps and one signage request.
- Approved handicap ramp setback variance for 1446 Kaderly NW
- Approved handicap ramp setback variance for 712 2nd St., SW
- Approved signage variance for Ellet Neon Sales & Service at 400 Mill Ave SE
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board reviewed three appeals regarding property variances. They denied a request for a non-compliant retaining wall at 1427 Terrace Rd. NW and approved signage variances for Take 5 Oil Change and Ernie’s Bicycle Shop.
- Denied variance for non-compliant retaining wall at 1427 Terrace Rd. NW
- Approved signage variance for Take 5 Oil Change at 1280 W. High Ave.
- Approved signage variance for Ernie’s Bicycle Shop at 1103 4th Street NW
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals met to review two property variance appeals. The board approved a variance for a handicap ramp at 352 St Clair Ave. and denied a setback variance for 1276 Lakeview Dr.
- Approved handicap ramp variance for 352 St Clair Ave., SW
- Denied setback variance for 1276 Lakeview Dr., NW
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals met to consider variance requests for a handicap ramp at 352 St Clair Ave., SW and business signage at 1280 W High Ave. Because neither party was present to present their requests, the Board voted to table both items until the next meeting.
- Variance request for handicap ramp at 352 St Clair Ave., SW
- Variance request for business signage at 1280 W High Ave.
- Motion to table both requests passed 5-0
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals met to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a variance request. The board voted to allow a garage construction that does not meet standard setback requirements at 915 3rd St. NW.
- Variance granted for 915 3rd St. NW to allow a garage with 5" side and 18" back setbacks
- Approval of previous meeting minutes via 5-0 vote
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board reviewed two property variance requests regarding setback and lot coverage requirements. One request was approved, while the other was tabled for a future meeting.
- Approved variance for Jan McInturf at Allen Ln. SE
- Tabled variance request for Rick & Kay Dessecker at 915 3rd St. NW
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed an appeal from Friends of the Homeless regarding a conditional use permit and variance for a new shelter. After hearing testimony from a representative for the shelter and a local resident, the Board voted to deny the request.
- Appeal #1: Friends of the Homeless conditional use permit at 150 E High Ave
- Variance request for a 3.7 acre tract within the Business District
- Vote to deny permit: 3 Yes, 2 No
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board reviewed an appeal from Spencer McKimmie regarding a garage that does not meet setback requirements. After reviewing drawings and a letter from a neighbor, the Board voted to grant the requested variance.
- Variance for garage setback requirements at 135 12th St., NE
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals met to review an appeal regarding a commercial building at 210 11th St NW. The board voted to grant a variance for setback requirements after the owner presented photos of the completed structure.
- Variance for 210 11th St NW to allow a 15’ setback instead of the required 25’
- Approval of previous meeting minutes