Canal Winchester, Ohio

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to residential and commercial properties. The body is deciding on requests ranging from roof replacements and siding to building additions and demolitions.

• CA-26-023: Proposed conversion of duplex to single family dwelling with additions at 41 West Columbus Street
• CA-26-026: Request to demolish rear accessory building at 108 N High Street
• CA-26-027: New windows and doors for Faith Educare at 15 West Columbus Street
• CA-26-028/029: New vinyl and LP Smartside lap siding at 59 N Trine Street
• CA-26-031: New fencing at 80 East Waterloo Street

Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation

The Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation will hold elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and a Category B Trustee. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a lease termination and purchase option for property at 18–26 West Waterloo St.

• Resolution 2026–01: Lease termination and purchase option for 18–26 West Waterloo St. by Fairfield Trine, LLC
• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Election of a Category B Trustee for a South Central Power employee position

City Council

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a water line easement from Meijer Stores Limited Partnership, approving the Labor Day Festival Committee to run the annual festival, and allowing contracts for widening US Route 33. The council will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance to request financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Hill Rd widening project and declare an emergency. Additionally, the council will appoint Chuck Milliken to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the remainder of his term.

• Resolution (RES-26-030) to authorize the mayor to accept a water line easement from Meijer Stores Limited Partnership
• Resolution (RES-26-031) authorizing the Labor Day Festival Committee to operate the annual Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival
• Resolution (RES-26-032) to authorize the mayor or designee to enter contracts with the Director of Transportation for widening US Route 33
• Ordinance (ORD-26-014) first reading to seek Ohio Public Works Commission financial assistance and declare an emergency for the Hill Rd widening project
• Resolution (RES-26-033) appointing Chuck Milliken to serve the remainder of a four‑year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester Council will consider resolutions to authorize a water line easement from Meijer for utility work and to permit the Labor Day Festival to operate on city streets and sidewalks.

• Authorize water line easement from Meijer Stores Limited Partnership
• Authorize Labor Day Festival operations on city streets and sidewalks
• Authorize contracts for US Route 33 widening
• Authorize appointment of Chuck Milliken to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Authorize seeking financial assistance for Hill Rd. widening project

Planning and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre cinco solicitudes de varianza, un uso condicional para una perrera de rescate de gatos, una rezonificación de Uso Excepcional a Distrito Residencial Planificado y un plan de desarrollo preliminar para 271 lotes unifamiliares en 112 acres. También considerarán la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de junio y recibirán comentarios públicos sobre temas no incluidos en la agenda.

• Rezonificación (ZM-25-002) del PID 181-0000390 de EU a PRD para Canal Family Farms / Wilcox Communities
• Plan de Desarrollo Preliminar (PDP-25-003) para 112.3 acres con 271 lotes unifamiliares en la misma ubicación
• Uso Condicional (CU-26-002) para una perrera comercial/rescate de gatos en 229 Winchester Cemetery Road
• Varianza (VA-26-011) para permitir una cerca de privacidad de vinilo de 6 pies en 7411 Callie Street en Canal Cove
• Varianza (VA-26-012 y VA-26-013) para la altura del letrero de pared y señalización adicional en 6270 Bowen Road

Landmarks Commission

La Comisión de Monumentos de Canal Winchester considerará seis solicitudes de Certificado de Adecuación para modificaciones exteriores de propiedades históricas. Los puntos incluyen techos nuevos, cercas, un cobertizo y una renovación importante de la fachada en 74 North High Street. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior.

• CA-26-018: Modificaciones exteriores (revestimiento nuevo, techo, ventanas, persianas, puerta de garaje, canaletas, iluminación) en 74 North High Street
• CA-26-019: Tejas asfálticas nuevas en 260 North High Street
• CA-26-020: Tejas asfálticas nuevas en 100 West Columbus Street
• CA-26-022: Cerca nueva y bajantes de cobre en 15 East Columbus Street
• CA-26-024: Cobertizo nuevo en 132 West Columbus Street

City Council Appeal Hearing

El Concejo Municipal escuchará una apelación de Shrimangeshi, LLC y Express Wash Concepts con respecto a la denegación de un plan de desarrollo final para un lavado de autos exprés en 9875 Greengate Blvd. La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación mantuvo el rechazo del Administrador de Zonificación, concluyendo que los lavados de autos independientes están prohibidos bajo el Violet Pointe Overlay District. El Concejo deliberará y votará sobre la apelación.

• Audiencia de apelación sobre la denegación del plan de desarrollo final para el lavado de autos exprés en 9875 Greengate Blvd.
• El solicitante argumenta que el lavado de autos está permitido por derecho bajo el texto de GreenGates PUD; la comisión cita la prohibición de VPOD.
• La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación votó para denegar la apelación el 13 de abril de 2026.
• El Concejo considerará si el VPOD prevalece sobre el Texto de GreenGates en cuanto a los usos permitidos.
• Elementos procesales: administración del juramento, aceptación de documentos y deliberación del concejo.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Canal Winchester llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votará sobre varias ordenanzas y resoluciones. Las acciones clave incluyen la adopción del presupuesto fiscal de 2027, la aceptación de una dedicación de propiedad de Lock Pointe Village para la vía pública, la autorización de los cierres de calles para el Blues and Ribfest y la firma de un acuerdo de mantenimiento de carreteras para Hill Road. La reunión también incluye informes de comités y comentarios del público.

• Adopción del Presupuesto Fiscal de 2027 (ORD-26-012)
• Aceptación de la dedicación de propiedad real de Lock Pointe Village, LLC para la vía pública (ORD-26-011)
• Autorización para que Destination: Canal Winchester opere el Blues and Ribfest en las calles de la ciudad (RES-26-027)
• Autorización para el acuerdo de mantenimiento de carreteras con Fairfield County para tramos de Hill Road (RES-26-028)
• Primera lectura de la ordenanza para enmendar la ordenanza de apropiación de 2026 #25-029, enmienda #2 (ORD-26-013)

Council Work Session

La sesión de trabajo del Consejo de Canal Winchester discutirá tres temas para su posible avance a una reunión plenaria del Consejo: autorizar Blues and Ribfest el 24-25 de julio, firmar un acuerdo de mantenimiento de carretera con el Condado de Fairfield para secciones de Hill Road para apoyar el desarrollo adyacente y enmendar la ordenanza de asignación de 2026. No se esperan votos finales en esta sesión.

• RES-26-027: Autorizar a Destination: Canal Winchester para operar Blues and Ribfest del 24 al 25 de julio con cierres de calles en High, Waterloo y Stradley Place.
• RES-26-028: Autorizar al alcalde para firmar un acuerdo de mantenimiento con el Condado de Fairfield para secciones de Hill Road; la ciudad asume todos los costos de mantenimiento sin compensación.
• ORD-26-013: Enmendar la ordenanza de asignación de 2026 (enmienda #2) para ajustes presupuestarios.

Planning and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre una solicitud de uso condicional para un centro de cuidado diurno para adultos en 80 West Columbus Street y una varianza para el ancho de un camino de entrada en 213 N Sarwil Dr. La reunión también incluirá la aprobación de actas anteriores y comentarios públicos sobre temas no incluidos en la agenda.

• Solicitud de uso condicional CU-26-001 para cuidado diurno para adultos en 80 West Columbus Street (David's United Church of Christ)
• Solicitud de varianza VA-26-010 para permitir un camino de entrada más ancho de 10 pies en 213 N Sarwil Dr.
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de mayo de 2026
• Periodo de comentarios públicos para asuntos que no estén en la agenda

The Commission approved a variance to allow a residential driveway wider than 10 feet at 213 N Sarwil Dr. An application for an adult day care at 80 West Columbus Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Withdrew Conditional Use request for Adult Day Care at 80 West Columbus Street
• Approved variance for residential driveway width at 213 N Sarwil Dr. (5-0)

Council Work Session

El Concejo discutirá una resolución que autoriza un acuerdo de Área de Reinversión Comunitaria (CRA) con Molto Canal Pointe II, L.L.C. para un proyecto industrial de $19.975 millones. La propuesta ofrece una exención del 100% de los impuestos sobre la propiedad inmobiliaria durante 15 años para nuevas estructuras y una exención del 50% durante 10 años para remodelaciones, con una estimación de creación de 50 empleos a tiempo completo. La agenda también incluye un informe de la Cámara de Comercio.

• Resolución RES-26-026 para celebrar un acuerdo de CRA con Molto Canal Pointe II, L.L.C. para una instalación industrial de $19.975M y 210,748 pies cuadrados en la Route 33 CRA
• Estimación de 50 empleos a tiempo completo con una nómina anual de $1.875M
• Exención del 100% de los impuestos sobre la propiedad inmobiliaria durante 15 años para nuevas estructuras; exención del 50% durante 10 años para remodelaciones superiores a $100,000
• Acuerdo de Compensación Escolar con el Canal Winchester Local School District
• Informe de la Cámara de Comercio (OTH-26-006)

Council voted to move a resolution regarding a Community Reinvestment Area agreement and school compensation agreement with Molto Canal Pointe II, L.L.C. to full Council. The Chamber of Commerce provided a financial and operational update, and Council discussed potential media management strategies.

• Moved RES-26-026 (Molto Canal Pointe II CRA and school compensation agreement) to full Council (6-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Canal Winchester votará sobre el presupuesto fiscal de 2027, que establece los límites de ingresos de la ciudad y depende en gran medida de los impuestos sobre la renta. El concejo también considerará un acuerdo de Área de Reinversión Comunitaria (CRA) con Molto Canal Pointe II, L.L.C., y una segunda lectura sobre la aceptación de una dedicación de propiedad de Lock Pointe Village, LLC para el derecho de vía público.

• RES-26-026: Acuerdo de CRA con Molto Canal Pointe II, L.L.C. y un acuerdo de compensación escolar con el Distrito Escolar Local de Canal Winchester
• ORD-26-012: Segunda lectura sobre el presupuesto fiscal de 2027, que proyecta $12.875 millones en ingresos por impuestos sobre la renta
• ORD-26-011: Segunda lectura para aceptar la dedicación de propiedad inmobiliaria de Lock Pointe Village, LLC para el derecho de vía público
• ORD-26-010: Tercera lectura para editar e incluir ordenanzas en los códigos codificados de la ciudad

Council adopted RES-26-026, authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Molto Canal Pointe II, L.L.C. and a related school compensation agreement, by a 7-0 vote. ORD-26-010, approving the codification of ordinances, was also adopted 7-0. Two other ordinances received second reading only with no final action.

• Adopted RES-26-026: CRA agreement with Molto Canal Pointe II, L.L.C. and school compensation agreement (7-0)
• Adopted ORD-26-010: codification of ordinances (7-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 Public Hearing minutes (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved May 18, 2026 Work Session minutes (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved May 18, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Second reading only for ORD-26-011: dedication of public right-of-way from Lock Pointe Village
• Second reading only for ORD-26-012: 2027 tax budget

Landmarks Commission

La Comisión de Monumentos de Canal Winchester considerará seis solicitudes pendientes de certificados de idoneidad, que incluyen un letrero nuevo, tejas asfálticas, una cerca, ventanas, una pérgola y modificaciones exteriores. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores. Todos los puntos son aprobaciones rutinarias para cambios de propiedad en el distrito histórico.

• CA-26-013: Nuevo letrero de pared en 80 West Waterloo Street para Carmen Orthodontics
• CA-26-014: Nuevas tejas asfálticas en 159 Washington Street
• CA-26-015: Nueva cerca en 46 East Columbus Street
• CA-26-016: Nuevas ventanas en 260 North High Street
• CA-26-017: Pérgola en 121 West Columbus Street

The Landmarks Commission denied a request to replace 12 original wood windows with vinyl on a 1922 home at 260 North High Street, citing the need for preservation. Three other certificates of appropriateness were approved with conditions: a new sign at 80 West Waterloo Street, asphalt shingles at 159 Washington Street, and a fence at 46 East Columbus Street. Two applications were tabled to allow applicants to provide more details: a pergola at 121 West Columbus Street and exterior modifications at 74 North High Street.

• Approved CA-26-013 new sign at 80 West Waterloo Street with condition to relocate address numbers (7-0)
• Approved CA-26-014 asphalt shingles at 159 Washington Street with condition that drip edge be white (7-0)
• Approved CA-26-015 fence at 46 East Columbus Street with conditions on height, design, and materials (7-0)
• Denied CA-26-016 window replacement at 260 North High Street (7-0)
• Tabled CA-26-017 pergola at 121 West Columbus Street to next meeting (5-2)
• Tabled CA-26-018 exterior modifications at 74 North High Street to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 meeting (6-0-1)

Council Public Hearing

Esta es una audiencia pública para que el Concejo Municipal considere la Ordenanza 26-012, que aprobaría y adoptaría el presupuesto tributario de 2027. El presupuesto incluye $16.3 millones en ingresos del Fondo General y $17.2 millones en gastos, proyectando un déficit de $833,400. Los comentarios públicos están limitados a tres minutos por persona.

• Ordenanza 26-012 para adoptar el presupuesto tributario de 2027
• El Fondo General proyecta $16,345,150 en ingresos y $17,178,550 en gastos para 2027
• Déficit estimado de $833,400 en el Fondo General para 2027
• Estimación de impuesto general sobre la propiedad de $800,000 y estimación de impuesto municipal sobre la renta de $12,875,000
• Audiencia pública con límite de intervención de tres minutos para los residentes

Motions were made and carried to excuse Mr. Bennett and Mr. McLaughlin from the May 18 public hearing. Both motions received unanimous support with five affirmative votes. The 2027 tax budget ordinance was presented for discussion but no vote was recorded.

• Excused Mr. Bennett from public hearing (Yes 5 – Moore, Shea, Amick, Detwiler, Payne)
• Excused Mr. McLaughlin from public hearing (Yes 5 – Moore, Detwiler, Payne, Shea, Amick)

Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal de Canal Winchester considerará varios puntos, incluyendo un plan de desarrollo final revisado para el Sub-Área A del desarrollo unitario planificado de Miller Farms, el cual reemplazaría un plan aprobado previamente. El concejo también considerará aceptar una dedicación de derecho de vía de Lock Pointe Village, LLC, y adoptar el presupuesto tributario de 2027. Una resolución que reconoce la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas también se encuentra en la agenda.

• Resolución para derogar RES-26-006 y aprobar el plan de desarrollo final enmendado para Miller Farms Sub-Área A (106 casas unifamiliares), con condiciones que incluyen la ampliación de la carretera en Oregon Road y un área de financiamiento mediante incremento tributario
• Ordenanza para aceptar la dedicación de bienes inmuebles de Lock Pointe Village, LLC para derecho de vía público (ORD-26-011)
• Ordenanza para adoptar el presupuesto tributario de 2027 (ORD-26-012)
• Resolución que reconoce la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas, del 17 al 23 de mayo de 2026 (RES-26-024)

The council voted to advance two resolutions to the next full council meeting: one recognizing Public Works Week and another approving a final development plan for the Miller Farms PUD. No final decisions were made during this work session.

• Excused McLaughlin from work session (6-0)
• Moved RES-26-024 to full Council (6-0)
• Moved RES-26-025 to full Council (6-0)

City Council

El Concejo considerará la adopción de una resolución que aprueba el plan de desarrollo final para la Sub-Area A del Miller Farms Planned Unit Development, derogando una resolución anterior. Se llevarán a cabo las primeras lecturas de las ordenanzas para aceptar una dedicación de derecho de vía de Lock Pointe Village, LLC y adoptar el presupuesto tributario de 2027. También está en la agenda una segunda lectura de una ordenanza para actualizar las ordenanzas codificadas de la ciudad.

• RES-26-025: plan de desarrollo final para Sub-Area A de Miller Farms PUD
• ORD-26-011: aceptar dedicación de propiedad inmobiliaria de Lock Pointe Village, LLC para derecho de vía público
• ORD-26-012: adoptar presupuesto tributario de 2027 (primera lectura)
• ORD-26-010: segunda lectura para la edición de ordenanzas codificadas
• Envío de comentario público de M. Harris-Ortiz (PCS-26-003)

City Council approved two resolutions: one recognizing Public Works Week and another repealing a prior resolution to approve a final development plan for Sub-Area A of the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development. The meeting also included routine approvals of meeting minutes and a discussion regarding the upcoming pool season.

• Approved MIN-26-018 Work Session Minutes (6-0)
• Approved MIN-26-019 City Council Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Adopted RES-26-024 recognizing Public Works Week (6-0)
• Adopted RES-26-025 repealing RES-26-006 and approving Miller Farms Sub-Area A plan (6-0)
• Second Reading of ORD-26-010 amending codified ordinances (6-0)
• First Reading of ORD-26-011 accepting property dedication from Lock Pointe Village (6-0)
• First Reading of ORD-26-012 adopting 2027 Tax Budget (6-0)
• Excused Council member McLaughlin from meeting (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de uso condicional para un centro de cuidado diurno para adultos en 80 West Columbus Street. Revisará dos enmiendas a los materiales de construcción para los proyectos de Canal Winchester Local Schools en 300 Washington Street (Performing Arts Center y Field House). También considerará el plan de desarrollo final para Miller Farms, que propone 106 lotes unifamiliares en 36.2 acres (PID 184-002994, Subarea A).

• CU-26-001 – Solicitud de uso condicional para Ohio Adult Day Care en 80 West Columbus Street
• SDP-25-008 – Enmienda de materiales de construcción aprobados para el Performing Arts Center en 300 Washington Street
• FDP-25-004 – Enmienda de materiales de construcción aprobados para el Field House en 300 Washington Street
• FDP-26-002 – Plan de Desarrollo Final para Miller Farms, 106 lotes unifamiliares en 36.2 acres (PID 184-002994, Subarea A)

The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a conditional use request for an adult day care at David's United Church of Christ to allow the applicant to attend a future meeting. The commission approved amendments to the Canal Winchester Local Schools' Performing Arts Center and Field House construction plans, as well as a Final Development Plan for a new subdivision.

• Tabled adult day care conditional use request (5-0)
• Approved Performing Arts Center construction material changes (5-0)
• Approved Field House construction material changes (5-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan for Miller Farms subdivision (5-0)

Council Work Session

El Concejo discutirá una resolución para crear un área de Financiamiento de Incremento Fiscal (TIF) para la propiedad de Miller Farms Commercial, exonerando el 100% de las mejoras de los impuestos sobre la propiedad por hasta 30 años y dirigiendo los pagos de servicios al distrito escolar y al centro de carreras. Además, considerarán el reconocimiento de la Semana Nacional de la Policía y la aprobación de una actualización de la codificación. Los puntos son solicitudes para pasar al Concejo pleno.

• Resolución RES-26-022 para crear un área TIF (Miller Farms Commercial) con una exoneración del 100% de los impuestos sobre la propiedad en las mejoras durante 30 años
• Pagos de servicios en lugar de impuestos destinados al Canal Winchester Local School District y al Eastland-Fairfield Career Center
• Establecimiento de un Municipal Public Improvement Tax Increment Equivalent Fund para los pagos restantes
• Resolución RES-26-023 reconociendo la Semana Nacional de la Policía del 11 al 16 de mayo de 2026
• Ordenanza ORD-26-010 aprobando la inclusión de ciertas ordenanzas en las Codified Ordinances

Canal Winchester City Council moved three items to the next meeting: a resolution for a commercial TIF district, a resolution recognizing National Police Week, and an ordinance updating the codified ordinances. The council also discussed street tree planting.

• Moved RES-26-022 (TIF) to full Council (6-1)
• Moved RES-26-023 (Police Week) to full Council (7-0)
• Moved ORD-26-010 (Codified Ordinances) to full Council (7-0)
• Adjourned to executive session (7-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará la adopción de una resolución para crear un área de financiamiento mediante el incremento de impuestos (TIF) para mejoras públicas, exonerando el 100% de las mejoras de la propiedad de impuestos y requiriendo pagos de servicios en lugar de impuestos. También fijarán una fecha de audiencia pública para una apelación de Express Wash Concepts, LLC, y reconocerán la Semana Nacional de la Policía. En la agenda se encuentra la primera lectura de una ordenanza para codificar diversas ordenanzas.

• RES-26-022: Crear un área TIF para desarrollo con exoneración del 100% de los impuestos sobre la propiedad y pagos de servicios a las escuelas y al centro de carreras
• COM-26-013: Notificación de apelación de Express Wash Concepts, LLC – fijar fecha de audiencia pública
• RES-26-023: Reconocer la Semana Nacional de la Policía (11-16 de mayo de 2026)
• ORD-26-010: Primera lectura de la ordenanza para editar e incluir ordenanzas en las ordenanzas codificadas
• Aprobación de las actas de la sesión de trabajo y la reunión del concejo del 20 de abril

The council adopted Resolution RES-26-022 to create a tax increment financing (TIF) area, exempting 100% of improvements on certain parcels from real property taxes and requiring service payments in lieu of taxes. A portion of those payments will go to local schools and the career center; the remainder will fund public infrastructure improvements. The vote was 6-0-1 (Detwiler abstaining). The council also set a June 15 public hearing for an appeal by Express Wash Concepts, adopted a resolution recognizing National Police Week, and approved minutes and routine reports.

• Adopted RES-26-022 creating a TIF area with 100% property tax exemption on improvements (6-0-1, Detwiler abstained)
• Set June 15 at 5:30 p.m. as public hearing date for Express Wash Concepts LLC appeal
• Adopted RES-26-023 recognizing National Police Week May 11-16, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20 work session (MIN-26-016) and regular meeting (MIN-26-017) (7-0 each)
• Approved April 2026 Mayor's Court Report (7-0)

Landmarks Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Monumentos de Canal Winchester el 27 de abril de 2026 considerará solicitudes pendientes de Certificado de Adecuación para varias casas históricas. Los puntos incluyen un nuevo patio y gazebo en 116 East Columbus Street, una cerca de privacidad en 159 Washington Street, nuevas puertas delanteras y de cocina en 153 Washington Street, una barandilla y escalones en el porche delantero en 79 N High Street, y adiciones al techo y al garaje en 56 West Columbus Street. La comisión también abordará asuntos antiguos y nuevos antes de levantar la sesión.

• CA-26-004 – 116 East Columbus Street: solicitud de un nuevo patio de concreto estampado de 28’x40’ y un gazebo independiente de 16’x26’.
• CA-26-009 – 159 Washington Street: solicitud para reemplazar la cerca existente con una nueva cerca de privacidad con parte superior de celosía de madera.
• CA-26-010 – 153 Washington Street: solicitud de una nueva puerta delantera y una nueva puerta de cocina.
• CA-26-011 – 79 N High Street: solicitud de barandilla y escalones para el porche delantero.
• CA-26-012 – 56 West Columbus Street: solicitud para añadir soportes en el techo y una adición al garaje de 4 por 7 pies.

The Landmarks Commission approved five Certificate of Appropriateness applications for new patios, fences, doors, and porch modifications. The meeting also included a motion to excuse a member and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-004 for new patio and gazebo (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-009 for new fence (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-010 for new front and kitchen doors (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-011 for front porch railing and steps (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-012 for roof corbels and garage addition (6-0)
• Approved March 23rd, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Motion carried to excuse Patrick Lynch from the meeting (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm (6-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará tres resoluciones: un plan de desarrollo final enmendado para la Violet Township Fire Station en 6969 Busey Road, la aceptación de una parcela de 0.17 acres para derecho de vía, y la exención de los límites de eventos para el Great Garage Revival de la Sustainability Commission. Dos ordenanzas sobre las tarifas de la piscina y la enmienda de apropiaciones de 2026 están sujetas a una tercera lectura y adopción. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos e informes.

• Resolución para aprobar el plan de desarrollo final enmendado para la Violet Township Fire Station en 6969 Busey Road
• Resolución para autorizar al alcalde a aceptar la dedicación de una parcela de 0.17 acres como derecho de vía para uso público
• Resolución que exime el evento Great Garage Revival de la Sustainability Commission de las limitaciones del código municipal
• Tercera lectura de la ordenanza que actualiza las tarifas de la piscina (ORD-26-007)
• Tercera lectura de la ordenanza que enmienda las apropiaciones de 2026 (ORD-26-008)

The Canal Winchester City Council approved three resolutions and two ordinances, including updated swimming pool rates and an amendment to the 2026 appropriations ordinance. The council also approved the amended final development plan for the Violet Township Fire Station.

• Approved amended final development plan for Violet Township Fire Station (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to accept 0.17-acre parcel as right of way (7-0)
• Exempted Sustainability Commission's Great Garage Revival from permit limits (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating swimming pool rates (7-0)
• Adopted amendment to 2026 appropriations ordinance (7-0)
• Approved March 2026 Mayor's Court Report (7-0)
• Approved April 6, 2026 council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 6, 2026 work session minutes (7-0)

Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal de Canal Winchester considerará tres resoluciones. La RES-26-019 aprobaría un plan de desarrollo final enmendado para la Estación de Bomberos de Violet Township en 6969 Busey Road. La RES-26-020 autorizaría al alcalde a aceptar una parcela de tierra de 0.17 acres para ser dedicada como derecho de vía público. La RES-26-021 exemptaría el evento Great Garage Revival de la Comisión de Sostenibilidad de ciertas limitaciones estatutarias.

• Resolución 26-019 – aprobar el plan de desarrollo final enmendado para la Estación de Bomberos de Violet Township, 6969 Busey Road
• Resolución 26-020 – autorizar al alcalde a aceptar una parcela de tierra de 0.17 acres para derecho de vía público
• Resolución 26-021 – exemptar el evento Great Garage Revival de la Comisión de Sostenibilidad de las limitaciones de la Sección 1135.09(c)(3)

The Council voted to advance three resolutions to the next full meeting: approving an amended final development plan for the Violet Township Fire Station, authorizing the dedication of a right-of-way parcel, and exempting the Sustainability Commission's Great Garage Revival from a code limitation. The Council also discussed traffic control measures at Washington and Ashbrook Road.

• Moved Violet Township Fire Station plan to full Council (7-0)
• Moved right-of-way dedication resolution to full Council (7-0)
• Moved Sustainability Commission garage sale exemption to full Council (7-0)
• Discussed potential traffic signal upgrades at Washington and Ashbrook Road

Council Public Meeting

Este es un retiro del concejo, no una reunión de votación regular. Los miembros escucharán una presentación sobre el crecimiento regional, verán un avance del Estado de la Ciudad, realizarán un análisis SWOT, discutirán el progreso del plan comunitario y establecerán metas y planes de acción. No hay decisiones formales ni audiencias públicas programadas.

• Presentación de Crecimiento Regional
• Avance del Estado de la Ciudad
• Análisis SWOT
• Discusión sobre el progreso del Plan Comunitario
• Establecimiento de Metas y Planificación de Acciones

Planning and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación escuchará una apelación de Express Wash Concepts, LLC con respecto a la determinación del administrador sobre los usos prohibidos en 9875 Greengate Blvd. También llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de varianza y una enmienda al plan final de desarrollo para una nueva estación de bomberos de 11,125 sq. ft. en 9669 Busey Road.

• Apelación: Express Wash Concepts, LLC impugna la determinación de uso prohibido en 9875 Greengate Blvd
• Varianza VA-26-008: Sarah Schwalenberg busca eximir el requisito de acera en 160 Kramer Street
• Varianza VA-26-009: Violet Township Fire Dept. solicita un aumento del ancho de la entrada a 45 ft en 9669 Busey Road
• FDP-26-001: Enmienda al plan final de desarrollo para la nueva estación de bomberos de 11,125 sq. ft. en 9669 Busey Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied an appeal to allow a carwash at 9875 Greengate Blvd, upholding the Zoning Administrator's determination that the use is prohibited under the Violet Pointe Overlay District. The vote was 3-2 against the applicant.

• Approved March 9th, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Closed public appeal hearing (5-0)
• Denied carwash appeal at 9875 Greengate Blvd (3-2)

Council Public Hearing

City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss rezoning a property from General Commercial (GC) to Limited Manufacturing (LM). The change would allow NREC to use the site as a regional hub for electrical contracting services, warehousing, and equipment storage.

• ORD-26-009: Rezoning 9.27 acres at 6270 Bowen Road from General Commercial to Limited Manufacturing
• Property owner: PMR LLC
• Proposed use: Regional hub for NREC electrical contracting services and warehousing

The council held a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the zoning map, proposing to rezone 9.27 acres at 6270 Bowen Road from General Commercial to Limited Manufacturing. Staff presented the application from New River Electric and noted the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to approve. Council members asked questions about ODOT access changes and tenant involvement, but no vote or formal action was recorded.

City Council

The Canal Winchester City Council meeting will consider several actions, including a resolution to enter the ODOT road‑salt contracts for 2026, an ordinance to purchase the property at 650 Bowen Road, an amendment to swimming‑pool rates, an amendment to the 2026 appropriations ordinance, and a rezoning of 9.27 acres at 6270 Bowen Road from General Commercial to Limited Manufacturing. The council will also receive public comments, hear reports from city officials, and schedule upcoming council and work‑session dates.

• Rezoning 9.27 acres at 6270 Bowen Road (PID 184‑000882 and 184‑000932) from General Commercial (GC) to Limited Manufacturing (LM)
• Resolution authorizing the mayor and/or city administrator to enter into ODOT road‑salt contracts for 2026 (RES‑26‑018)
• Ordinance to authorize the mayor to purchase 650 Bowen Road from Charles R. Smith and Deborah S. Bicknell (ORD‑26‑005)
• Ordinance to amend swimming‑pool rates (ORD‑26‑007)
• Ordinance to amend the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance #25‑029, Amendment #1 (ORD‑26‑008)

The City Council approved the March 16, 2026 work session minutes (MIN‑26‑011) and the March 16, 2026 council meeting minutes (MIN‑26‑012) with a 7‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other actions were decided during the meeting; public comments were heard but no votes were taken on them.

• Approved MIN-26-011 work session minutes (7-0)
• Approved MIN-26-012 council meeting minutes (7-0)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council work session will consider a resolution authorizing the mayor or city administrator to enter into the Ohio Department of Transportation’s 2026 road‑salt contract for 600 tons of sodium chloride. The council will also consider an ordinance amending Part 11 of the codified ordinances and the zoning map to rezone approximately 9.27 acres at 6270 Bowen Road from General Commercial to Limited Manufacturing, owned by PMR LLC. Additional items include a court presentation, a discussion on e‑bikes, scooters and other micro‑mobility devices, and a proposal for Hometown Hero banners.

• RES‑26‑018: Authorization to participate in ODOT 2026 road‑salt contract for 600 tons of sodium chloride.
• ORD‑26‑009: Rezoning of 9.27 acres at 6270 Bowen Road from General Commercial (GC) to Limited Manufacturing (LM) for PMR LLC.
• OTH‑26‑003: Court presentation (old/new business).
• OTH‑26‑004: Discussion of e‑bikes, scooters and other micro‑mobility devices.
• OTH‑26‑005: Proposal for Hometown Hero banners.

The council voted unanimously to move RES‑26‑018, authorizing participation in the ODOT road‑salt contract, to the full council. It also voted unanimously to move ORD‑26‑009, amending the zoning map to rezone 9.27 acres at 6270 Bowen Road from General Commercial to Limited Manufacturing, to the full council. No other actions were taken.

• Moved RES‑26‑018 road‑salt contract resolution to full Council (Yes 7)
• Moved ORD‑26‑009 rezoning ordinance to full Council (Yes 7)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will convene to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss upcoming community events for 2026. The agenda includes reviewing a report on the Mayor's ordinance and setting dates for a facility tour and community cleanup.

• Approval of March and February meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 community events and facility tour
• Discussion on pollinator gardens in surrounding communities
• Subcommittee reports on strategy, beautification, and communications
• Alignment on involvement with upcoming events

The Sustainability Commission did not approve the February 4 minutes and moved that approval to the May meeting. The March 4 minutes were approved. The commission also approved the developments discussed in the March 28 meeting with city leadership. Sub‑committee leaders were confirmed for Strategy, Beautification, Communications/Social Media, Events and Volunteers, and Partnerships/Collaborations.

• February 4 minutes approval postponed to May meeting
• March 4 minutes approved
• Developments from March 28 meeting approved
• Chair Kolecki confirmed as leader of Strategy sub‑committee
• Member Ferguson confirmed as leader of Beautification sub‑committee
• Member Amos confirmed as leader of Communications/Social Media sub‑committee
• Member Justus confirmed as leader of Events and Volunteers sub‑committee
• Member Boumis confirmed as leader of Partnerships/Collaborations sub‑committee

Landmarks Commission

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission met to review pending applications. It voted to table the Certificate of Appropriateness for a new 28’x40’ stamped‑concrete patio and a detached 16’x26’ gazebo at 116 East Columbus Street. It approved a new garden shed and picket fence at 40 East Waterloo Street and approved half‑round gutters for a porch at 121 East Waterloo Street. The commission also noted the need to fill a seventh member vacancy and received a zoning code update.

• CA‑26‑004: Request for new patio and gazebo at 116 East Columbus St – motion to table
• CA‑26‑005: Approval of new 8’x12’ garden shed and 4’ picket fence at 40 East Waterloo St
• CA‑26‑006: Approval of half‑round white gutters on porch at 121 East Waterloo St
• CA‑26‑003: Approval of hanging sign for suite B at 60 East Waterloo St (22” x 31” aluminum)
• Staff update on need for a seventh commission member and zoning code update

The commission approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-007 for modifications to a 1873 home and #CA-26-008 for a bathroom window replacement. The earlier application #CA-26-004 for a patio and gazebo was tabled pending more details. Procedural items such as excusing two members, approving prior minutes, and adjournment were also voted on.

• Excused Rich Dobda and Patrick Lynch (5-0)
• Approved February 23rd minutes (4-0-1 abstain)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-004 (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-007 (5-0-1 abstain)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-008 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

City Council will vote on several resolutions, including the creation of three tax increment financing districts and a final development plan for the Violet Township Fire Station. The body is also considering the purchase of approximately 20 acres at 650 Bowen Road for city storage and utility use.

• Proposed $2 million purchase of approximately 20 acres at 650 Bowen Road
• Resolution to create three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts
• Final development plan for Violet Township Fire Station
• Waiver of competitive bidding for McGill Park House exterior renovations
• Ordinance to update swimming pool rates

The Council approved the March 2 work‑session minutes (MIN‑26‑009 and MIN‑26‑010) with a 6‑0 vote and one abstention each, and approved the February 2026 Mayor’s Court Report unanimously. Mayor Steager issued a proclamation designating March 29, 2026 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Mayor also reported applications for a $5 million federal grant for the Headworks project and a $250,000 state grant for connector pathways.

• Approved MIN‑26‑009 work‑session minutes (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved MIN‑26‑010 work‑session minutes (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved February 2026 Mayor’s Court Report (7‑0)
• Mayor proclaimed March 29, 2026 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day
• Reported application for $5 million federal Headworks grant (no vote)
• Reported application for $250,000 state connector pathways grant (no vote)
• Noted receipt of four community‑partner qualifications (no vote)
• Public comment request to law director review comment #5235 (no vote)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including appointments to the Housing Council and the Landmarks Commission, a final development plan for the Violet Township fire station, and a waiver of competitive bidding for the McGill Park House exterior renovations. It will also amend the swimming‑pool rates ordinance, amend the 2026 appropriations ordinance, and create three tax‑increment financing (TIF) districts for public‑purpose improvements.

• Resolution 26-015: Creation of three tax‑increment financing districts with service‑payment requirements
• Resolutions 26-012 & 26-013: Appoint Will Bennett and Adam Karshner to three‑year terms on the Housing Council
• Resolution 26-014: Appoint Carol Delgrosso to a four‑year term on the Landmarks Commission
• Resolution 26-016: Waive competitive bidding for the McGill Park House exterior renovations project
• Ordinance ORD-26-007: Amend Ordinance #24-010 to update swimming‑pool rates

The council approved appointments to the Housing Council for Will Bennett and Adam Karshner, and to the Landmarks Commission for Carol Delgrosso. A resolution creating three Tax Increment Financing districts for the Miller Farms development was also adopted. All motions passed with votes ranging from six to seven in favor, with one abstention on three of the items.

• Approved appointment of Will Bennett to Housing Council (6-0-1 abstain, Shea)
• Approved appointment of Adam Karshner to Housing Council (6-0-1 abstain, Shea)
• Approved appointment of Carol Delgrosso to Landmarks Commission (7-0-0)
• Approved creation of three TIF financing districts (6-0-1 abstain, Detwiler)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several variance requests, including a garage variance for John Patrick and multiple signage and window‑sign variances for Atlantic Sign Company at 6569 Winchester Blvd. The commission will also consider the final development plan for a new 11,125 sq ft fire station for the Violet Township Fire Department. All items are scheduled for discussion and possible approval at the March 9, 2026 meeting.

• VA-26-003: Variance request by John Patrick to waive garage requirements in residential districts.
• VA-26-004: Variance for Atlantic Sign Company to increase max signage height and width at 6569 Winchester Blvd.
• VA-26-005: Variance for Atlantic Sign Company to increase maximum graphics area of signage at 6569 Winchester Blvd.
• VA-26-006: Variance for Atlantic Sign Company to exceed 25% window‑sign coverage limit at 6569 Winchester Blvd.
• FDP-26-001: Final Development Plan for a new 11,125 sq ft fire station for the Violet Township Fire Department.

The commission approved the February 9th minutes unanimously (7-0). They closed the public hearing on variance VA-26-003 by a 7-0 vote. A motion to approve variance VA-26-003 was rejected, resulting in a unanimous denial (7-0). No decision on the signage variance was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved February 9th minutes (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on VA-26-003 (7-0)
• Denied variance application VA-26-003 (7-0)

Sustainability Commission

The Canal Winchester Sustainability Commission will review upcoming events, set a date for a tour of the Rumpke recycling facility, and receive reports from subcommittees on strategy, beautification, and communications.

• Review of 2026 events and Rumpke facility tour date
• Pollinator garden summary requested from member Boumis
• Subcommittee reports on strategy, beautification, and communications
• Update on volunteer clean-up day
• Meeting with Hannah Woodruff to align on 2026 events

The commission confirmed the April 18 Community Clean Up Day location at Stradley Park and arranged for the city to supply trash bags, vests and grabbers. Cindy Kolecki will secure a trash‑collection truck and Will Bennett was named the public point of contact for the event. A meeting with city leadership and council representatives was scheduled, and outreach flyers will be distributed. Minutes from the February 4 meeting were not approved and will be reconsidered at the April meeting.

• Confirmed Community Clean Up Day location at Stradley Park
• City of Canal Winchester will provide trash bags, vests, and 10 grabbers
• Cindy Kolecki assigned to secure trash‑collection truck
• Will Bennett appointed point of contact for public regarding Clean Up Day
• Hanna Detwiler to place flyers at Canal Winchester Library Branch
• Lauren’s draft sign‑up sheet to be shared with Hannah Woodruff
• Scheduled meeting with city leadership, commission leadership, and council reps
• Minutes from 2/4 meeting not approved; approval moved to April meeting

Council Work Session

City Council is reviewing three ordinances to move to full Council, including a street construction contract and a real estate purchase. The body will also discuss daily pool pass pricing.

• Contract with Strawser Paving Company for the 2026 Street Program Project in the amount of $1,249,344.60
• Purchase of approximately 20 acres at 650 Bowen Road from Charles R. Smith and Deborah S. Bicknell for $2,000,000.00
• Issuance of notes for Basil Western Road infrastructure and related public improvements
• Discussion of daily pool pass pricing (OTH-26-002)

The council excused Councilmember Patrick Shea from the work session by a 6‑0 vote. It moved Ordinance 26‑004, authorizing a contract with Strawser Paving for the 2026 street program, to the full council with a 6‑0 vote. It also moved Ordinance 26‑005, authorizing the mayor to enter a $2 million purchase agreement for 650 Bowen Road, to the full council with a 6‑0 vote.

• Excused Councilmember Patrick Shea from work session (6‑0)
• Moved ORD‑26‑004 to full Council (6‑0)
• Moved ORD‑26‑005 to full Council (6‑0)

City Council

The council will hold second readings on several ordinances, including a stormwater pollution‑prevention plan, two real‑property right‑of‑way dedications, a contract for the 2026 Street Program, and a bond issuance for Basil Western Road infrastructure. No resolutions or third‑reading ordinances are on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comments.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting Section 941.041 for stormwater pollution prevention (ORD-26-001)
• Second reading of ordinance accepting dedication of 1.783‑acre parcel from Kenneth Kole, LLC for public right‑of‑way (ORD-26-002)
• Second reading of ordinance accepting dedication of parcels from Canal Family Farms II, LLC for public right‑of‑way (ORD-26-003)
• Ordinance authorizing the mayor to contract with Strawser Paving Company for the 2026 Street Program (ORD-26-004)
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of bonds for Basil Western Road infrastructure improvements (ORD-26-006)

The City Council approved the February work‑session minutes and excused Councilmember Shea. It waived second and third readings and adopted ORD‑26‑004, authorizing a contract with Strawser Paving Company for the 2026 Street Program. It also waived second and third readings and adopted ORD‑26‑006, authorizing the issuance of bonds for Basil Western Road infrastructure improvements. An appropriation amendment was announced for the next meeting but not decided.

• Approved MIN‑26‑007 work‑session minutes (6‑yes)
• Approved MIN‑26‑008 council minutes (6‑yes)
• Excused Councilmember Patrick Shea from the meeting (6‑yes)
• Waived readings and adopted ORD‑26‑004 contract with Strawser Paving (6‑yes)
• Waived readings and adopted ORD‑26‑006 bond‑issuance for Basil Western Road (6‑yes)

Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation

The corporation will hold its annual meeting to elect a trustee for a term beginning July 31, 2026. Members will also discuss growth in surrounding jurisdictions, Altum, LLC grants, and Old Town building improvement applications.

• Election of a trustee to fill the expiring term of Joe Abbott
• Discussion of Altum, LLC grant
• Discussion of Old Town Building Improvement Applications
• Discussion of area growth in surrounding jurisdictions

Landmarks Commission

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission meeting will consider four pending applications. Each request seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to historic properties, including a hanging sign, a patio and gazebo, a shed with picket fence, and half‑round gutters. The commission will discuss conditions and vote on each item.

• CA-26-003 – 60 E Waterloo St, Suite B – new 22" x 31" hanging sign
• CA-26-004 – 116 E Columbus St – new patio and gazebo
• CA-26-005 – 40 E Waterloo St – new shed and picket fence
• CA-26-006 – 121 E Waterloo St – add half‑round gutters to porch

The Landmarks Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for a new hanging sign at 60 East Waterloo Street, a garden shed and picket fence at 40 East Waterloo Street, and half‑round gutters at 121 East Waterloo Street (with a condition that the gutters be white). The application for a new patio and gazebo at 116 East Columbus Street was tabled for a future meeting. All motions carried with a 5‑yes vote.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-003 for hanging sign (5‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-005 for shed and picket fence (5‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-006 for half‑round gutters, condition: gutters white (5‑0)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-004 for patio and gazebo (5‑0)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council will vote on Ordinance 26-001 to adopt Section 941.041, requiring stormwater pollution prevention plans for land‑disturbing activities. It will also consider Ordinance 26-002 to accept a 1.783‑acre property from Kenneth Kole, LLC, and Ordinance 26-003 to accept two parcels (1.386 acre and 1.392 acre) from Canal Family Farms 2, LLC for public right‑of‑way. An update to the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan is slated for discussion as old business.

• Adopt Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan ordinance (ORD‑26‑001)
• Accept 1.783‑acre land dedication from Kenneth Kole, LLC (ORD‑26‑002)
• Accept 1.386‑acre and 1.392‑acre land dedications from Canal Family Farms 2, LLC (ORD‑26‑003)
• Review 2026 Capital Improvements Plan (OTH‑26‑001)

The council approved an ordinance adding pollution prevention plans to the stormwater management code. It also accepted a 1.783‑acre right‑of‑way dedication from Kenneth Kole LLC and two road right‑of‑way parcels from Canal Family Farms II LLC. All three motions passed unanimously with a 7‑yes vote.

• Approved Ordinance 26‑001 to require pollution prevention plans in stormwater code (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 26‑002 to accept 1.783‑acre right‑of‑way dedication from Kenneth Kole LLC (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 26‑003 to accept two right‑of‑way parcels from Canal Family Farms II LLC (7‑0)
• Adjourned to executive session to consider property purchase (7‑0)
• Adjourned council meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider several first‑reading ordinances, including a storm‑water pollution prevention plan requirement and two property dedication agreements for public right‑of‑way. It will also move three resolutions to the full council: an economic‑development plan authorizing an incentive‑district TIF, a moratorium extension on adult‑use and medical cannabis operations, and an intergovernmental agreement that would finance a $12 million regional road improvement project at Basil‑Western Road, Kings Crossing and Hill Road. The financing plan involves a $4 million State Infrastructure Bank loan at 3 % interest and an estimated $6.5 million county general‑obligation bond, with the city responsible for 39 % of debt service.

• ORD-26-001 – First reading: adopt stormwater pollution prevention plan requirement
• ORD-26-002 – First reading: accept dedication of real property from Kenneth Kole, LLC for public right‑of‑way
• ORD-26-003 – First reading: accept dedication of real property from Canal Family Farms 2, LLC for public right‑of‑way
• RES-26-008 – Resolution to approve economic‑development plan authorizing an incentive‑district TIF
• RES-26-010 – Resolution authorizing mayor to execute intergovernmental agreement to finance $12 million regional infrastructure project

The council approved the February 2 work session minutes (MIN-26-005) and the February 2 council meeting minutes (MIN-26-006) unanimously. It also approved the January 2026 Mayor’s Court Report with a 7‑0 vote. Council set a public hearing for the New River Electrical Corp rezoning application for April 6 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved MIN-26-005 work session minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Approved MIN-26-006 council meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Approved January 2026 Mayor’s Court Report (vote 7‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for New River Electrical rezoning application on April 6 at 5:30 p.m.
• Continued acceptance of written public comments submitted by the noon deadline

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new industrial building and a zoning change for a property on Bowen Road. The body will also consider a variance for access drive limits on Robinett Way.

• SDP-26-001: Site Development Plan for a 210,748 sq. ft. speculative industrial building (PID 184-000939)
• ZM-26-001: Zoning Map Amendment from General Commercial to Limited Manufacturing at 6270 Bowen Road
• VA-26-001: Variance request to exceed maximum access drive limits off Robinett Way

The commission excused member Eileen Goodin and approved the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes. They closed the public hearing on variance VA‑26‑001 and approved that variance. They also approved the Site Development Plan SDP‑26‑001 with five conditions.

• Excused Eileen Goodin (6‑0 vote)
• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote, 1 abstain)
• Closed public hearing on variance VA‑26‑001 (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Variance Application VA‑26‑001 (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Site Development Plan SDP‑26‑001 with conditions (6‑0 vote)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council work session will consider four resolutions: adopting an Economic Development Plan that allows the city to create tax‑increment financing incentive districts; imposing a moratorium on adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and related operations; authorizing an intergovernmental agreement to finance regional infrastructure at Basil‑Western Road; and approving the lease or purchase of a street sweeper and accessories. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Resolution 26-008: Adopt Economic Development Plan for tax‑increment incentive districts
• Resolution 26-009: Moratorium on adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensaries and related businesses
• Resolution 26-010: Intergovernmental agreement for financing regional infrastructure at Basil‑Western Road
• Resolution 26-011: Authorization to lease/purchase a street sweeper and accessories
• OTH-26-001: Review of the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan

The council voted to move RES-26-008, an economic development plan for a new incentive district TIF, to full Council. It also moved RES-26-009, extending the moratorium on adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensaries, to full Council. Finally, it moved RES-26-010, authorizing the mayor to sign an intergovernmental agreement to finance a $12 million regional road project, to full Council. Each motion carried with a 7‑0 vote.

• Moved RES-26-008 (Economic Development Plan/TIF) to full Council (7‑0)
• Moved RES-26-009 (Cannabis dispensary moratorium extension) to full Council (7‑0)
• Moved RES-26-010 (Authorize mayor for intergovernmental infrastructure agreement) to full Council (7‑0)

City Council

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider adopting an economic development plan and a moratorium on cannabis operations. The agenda also includes resolutions for a street sweeper lease/purchase and an intergovernmental agreement for regional infrastructure financing.

• Adoption of economic development plan and TIF district
• Moratorium on cannabis dispensaries and cultivation
• Lease/purchase agreement for a street sweeper
• Intergovernmental agreement for Basil-Western Road infrastructure
• Proclamations for Black History Month

The council approved the January 20, 2026 work session minutes (MIN‑26‑003) with a correction on page 14, and the January 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes (MIN‑26‑004). Both motions passed unanimously with all seven members voting yes. The mayor announced the city will issue a Request for Qualifications before a Request for Proposals for the Partners Initiative. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved MIN‑26‑003 work session minutes (correction on page 14) – vote 7-0
• Approved MIN‑26‑004 regular meeting minutes – vote 7-0
• Mayor decided to use an RFQ before an RFP for the Partners Initiative

Landmarks Commission

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission meeting will review pending applications CA-26-001 and CA-26-002 for front‑façade and front‑porch alterations at 32 West Waterloo Street and 28 East Columbus Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and elect officers for 2026. These items are listed on the agenda for discussion and vote.

• Review and vote on CA-26-001: front façade alterations, 32 West Waterloo St, owner TCW Properties LLC, architect John Oney – Archall Architects
• Review and vote on CA-26-002: front porch alterations, 28 East Columbus St, owner Mitch Dollery
• Approve minutes from the December 16, 2025 Landmarks Commission meeting
• Election of 2026 officers (Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, Secretary)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The commission elected Pete Lynch as Chairman, David Craycraft as Vice‑Chairman, and Rich Dobda as Secretary. It approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-001 for 32 West Waterloo Street with the condition that the limestone plaque be removed from the scope. It also approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-002 for 28 East Columbus Street. Staff noted a seventh commission member is still needed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Appointed Pete Lynch as Chairman (approved, Yes: 5)
• Appointed David Craycraft as Vice‑Chairman (approved, Yes: 5)
• Appointed Rich Dobda as Secretary (approved, Yes: 5)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-001 with plaque condition (approved, Yes: 5)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-002 (approved, Yes: 5)
• Noted need for a seventh commission member; appointment not approved
• Adjourned meeting (approved, Yes: 5)

Council Work Session

City Council is holding a work session to review several mayoral appointments and development plan amendments. The body is also discussing the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan and a contract for indigent defense representation.

• Contract for indigent defense representation with the Franklin County Public Defender for 2026
• Amendment to the Winchester Ridge Residential Community final development plan
• Final development plan for Sub-Area A of the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development
• Mayoral appointments to the Landmarks Commission, Sustainability Commission, and Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation
• Discussion of the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan

The council voted to authorize the mayor to enter a contract for indigent defense representation in the Franklin County Municipal Court, with the motion passing 7-0. The council then voted on the mayor’s appointment of Denise Mathias to the Landmarks Commission, and the motion failed with a 3-4 vote.

• Approved indigent defense contract (7-0)
• Rejected appointment of Denise Mathias to Landmarks Commission (3-4)

City Council

City Council will consider several mayoral appointments to city commissions and boards. The body is also deciding on a contract for indigent defense and two residential development plans.

• Contract for indigent defense representation in Franklin County Municipal Court
• Amendment to Winchester Ridge Residential Community final development plan
• Final development plan for Sub-Area A of the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development
• Appointment of Denise Mathias to the Landmarks Commission
• Appointment of Lauren Kempe to the Sustainability Commission

The City Council unanimously approved the January 5 organizational and council meeting minutes. It also approved the December 2025 Mayor’s Court Report. Finally, the council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with the Franklin County Public Defender for indigent defense representation in the municipal court.

• Approved MIN-26-001 organizational meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved MIN-26-002 city council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved December 2025 Mayor’s Court Report (7-0)
• Adopted RES-26-001 authorizing mayor to contract for indigent defense representation (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several public‑hearing items, including an amendment to the Landscape Plan for SDP‑25‑008 to add a 20,500‑sq ft performing‑arts center at 300 Washington Street. Other items include a variance request (VA‑25‑019) to exceed the maximum height for an accessory structure at 73 North Trine Street, a conditional‑use request (CU‑25‑003) to expand Gym Extreme, a final development plan (FDP‑25‑005) for a 6,960‑sq ft addition to Gym Extreme, and a zoning‑map amendment (ZM‑25‑002) changing an area from EU to PUD.

• SDP‑25‑008 – amendment for a 20,500‑sq ft performing‑arts center at Canal Winchester Local High School, 300 Washington Street
• VA‑25‑019 – variance to exceed maximum building height for an accessory structure at 73 North Trine Street
• CU‑25‑003 – conditional‑use request to expand Gym Extreme (Jerry Canini – Felix Construction Co.)
• FDP‑25‑005 – final development plan for a 6,960‑sq ft addition to Gym Extreme
• ZM‑25‑002 – zoning‑map amendment from EU to PUD for Canal Family Farms property

The Planning and Zoning Commission excused two members and approved the December 8, 2025 minutes. New officers were elected for 2026. The commission approved landscape plan amendments for SDP‑25‑008 and FDP‑25‑004, granted a variance for a 21‑ft‑9‑in garage (VA‑25‑019), and approved a conditional use to expand Gym Extreme (CU‑25‑003). All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Excused Brad Richey and Joe Wildenthaler (5‑0)
• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Elected Joe Donahue as Chairman (5‑0)
• Approved landscape amendment for SDP‑25‑008 (5‑0)
• Approved amendment for FDP‑25‑004 (5‑0)
• Approved variance VA‑25‑019 for accessory garage height (5‑0)
• Approved conditional use CU‑25‑003 to expand Gym Extreme (5‑0)
• Closed public hearings for VA‑25‑019 and CU‑25‑003 (5‑0 each)

City Council

The council will administer the oath of office for members, elect a council president and vice‑president, and appoint members to various committees and commissions. An executive session will be held to consider appointments of public officials. No policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for council members
• Election of council president
• Election of council vice‑president
• Executive session to consider public‑official appointments
• Appointments to Rules Committee and other community representatives

The council administered oaths of office to new members. Council members voted unanimously to elect Laurie Amick as council president and Rick Moore as council vice president. They also approved an agenda amendment, moved to an executive session, affirmed committee appointments, and adjourned the meeting.

• Laurie Amick elected council president (7‑0)
• Rick Moore elected council vice president (7‑0)
• Agenda amended to move executive session before nominations (7‑0)
• Motion to adjourn to executive session carried (7‑0)
• Council affirmed committee appointments (7‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried (7‑0)

City Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No ordinances or resolutions are listed for a first, second, or third reading.

The council approved Work Session Minutes MIN-25-051 and City Council Meeting Minutes MIN-25-052 from December 15, 2025. Both motions received six affirmative votes and one abstention (Councilmember Payne). The meeting was then adjourned at 7:16 p.m. with a unanimous seven‑vote approval.

• Approved MIN-25-051 (Dec. 15 work session minutes) – Yes 6, Abstain 1
• Approved MIN-25-052 (Dec. 15 council minutes) – Yes 6, Abstain 1
• Adjourned meeting – Yes 7