Planning Commission (Night) - - September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 345 High Street, Hamilton OH

Reserved for Updates

Petition to Vacate a portion of Williams Avenue (only the western half portion connected to 2350 Pleasant Avenue, Shuler-Benninghofen Mill project)

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

Petition to Vacate a portion of Skillman Avenue, Fox Avenue, and Alleys (all located on 1093 Belle Avenue, the vacant demolished and proposed main future expansion of Darana Hybrid)

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

Petition to Vacate three (3) minor portions of right-of-way at Spooky Nook Sports Complex and Champion Mill Hotel (only minor portions associated with correcting property lines)

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

Petition to Vacate a portion of right-of-way (walkway); between 53 Van Buren and 57 Van Buren

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

September 16, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 156 Washington St - Install New 6 ft Wood Privacy Fence

2. 449 N Third St - Replace Basement Windows with Glass Block

3. 123 Franklin St - Replacement Siding

Miscellaneous

Darana Hybrid (1093 Belle Ave) - Major Planned Development Amendment; Campus Expansion. - - ***July 17, 2025, 6:00 PM, City Council***

Reserved for updates.

THIRD UPDATE (8/18/25): Darana Hybrid submitted a (third) updated revised set of plans during the Planning Commission Agenda distribution. That item can be found below:

Reduced File Size.

Summary of plan revisions/updates:

1)      Extending the fencing along Zimmerman Alley / Southern property line and proposed expanded dock; and providing privacy slats along the entirety of the fence for screening.

2)      Adding a privacy fence at the trash compactor to screen it from Belle Avenue.  Note that the trash compactor is still located at the rear internal yard of the proposed 1093 Belle Avenue building.

3)      Updated species and trees to meet zoning requirements and interdepartmental comments.

4)      Removed the oversized wall sign on 904 Belle Avenue. - - The applicant will apply for signs via standard permit process if a sign is desired.

This note will be updated as further developments regarding the case occur.

Darana Hybrid - Major Planned Development Amendment (1093 Belle Ave)

(Applicant: Dave Osterday; for Darana Hybrid)

September 4, 2025, Planning Commission (DAY) - 1:30 PM, City Council Chambers, 345 High Street, Hamilton

Rezoning of Fort Hamilton Hospital properties to BPD (Business Planned Development)

REQUEST: Rezoning of Fort Hamilton Hospital to “BPD” (Business Planned Development).  The rezoning is only to bring the property into an appropriate zoning district. 
No new development is proposed as part of the rezoning. 

1.      630 Eaton Avenue (Parcel: P6411041000003), from “RPD”, Residential Planned Development

2.      520 Eaton Avenue (Parcel: P6411026000114), from “B-1”, Neighborhood Business

3.      590 Progress Avenue (Parcel: P6411026000115), 750 Progress Avenue (Parcel: P6411043000056), 923 North F Street (Parcel: P6411040000071), 955 North F Street (Parcel: P6411040000030), 965 North F Street (Parcel: P6411043000057); 913, 969, 975, 977, 985 North F Street (Parcel: P6411043000019, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, & 42) from “R-2”, Single-Family Residence

To “BPD” (Business Planned Development).

426 Neal Blvd - Applicant requests amendment of their Conditional Use approval (Bud’s Buzzing, a Contractor’s Business with Exterior Storage)

(Applicant requests removal of the "Top Rail" condition at minimum)

The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for variances as relief from statutes of the zoning ordinance. Learn More.

September 4, 2025 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Agenda Item #1

BZA 2025-09-008: Appeal, Condition of Approval Amendment: 420 S. D Street

The applicant has filed an appeal to the conditions of approval issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals on November 2, 2023 related to the installation of a fence at 420 S. D Street

The Appellant is requesting that the Board of Zoning Appeals amend the condition of approval related to property grading and seeding the area where the driveway was removed to allow landscaping fabric and gravel.

Agenda Item #2

BZA 2025-09-009: Driveway Lot Coverage: 615 Ridgelawn Avenue

The applicant is requesting a variance to construct a new driveway. The proposed request requires one (1) variance from the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance (HZO).

Variance 1: Total lot area coverage exceeds 45%.

1502 All Districts, Lot Areas, and Setbacks (Yards):

Maximum Lot Area Coverage for the R-2 Zoning District is 45%.

Please see the Agenda for further information.

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

September 2, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 322 N 7th St - Install New 6 ft Wood Privacy Fence

2. 19 S Front St - Sign Face Change to Digital Sign

3. 577 Main St - Install New Doors & Windows for Rooftop Patio

Miscellaneous

• 219 High St - Co Hatch Temporary Signage

City Council, Public Hearing: Innovation District, Plan Hamilton (Comprehensive Plan), Major Amendment August 27, 2025, 6:00 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

Reserved for updates.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

AMENDMENTS TO PLAN HAMILTON (CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN)

The Hamilton City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Building located at 345 High Street, First Floor, One Renaissance Center, Municipal Building on amending Plan Hamilton, the City’s Comprehensive Plan

APPLICANT:    City of Hamilton

 REQUEST:      Amendment to Plan Hamilton, to adopt the Innovation District Master Plan

The plan is located in the following Directory and on the City Events website:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TAdaK_9vWg3EuvXDw1IeV8rsGNQZCB10/view?usp=drive_link

City Events: https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/events-meetings-volunteerism

An application for this project is on file and available for your review at the Planning Department located at 345 High Street, Suite 350. These materials, in addition to future updates and reports completed by staff during the review process, can found online at:
https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/planningcommission.

If you have any comments concerning this matter, you may appear at the public hearing or you may forward your comments to the City Clerk, Daniel Tidyman (daniel.tidyman@hamilton-oh.gov) in writing for presentation at the meeting.

If you or anyone planning to attend this hearing have a disability for which we need to provide accommodations, please notify staff of your requirements at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. The phone number for the Planning Department is 513.785.7350.

Ed Wilson, AICP

Senior Planner

City of Hamilton, Ohio

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

Planning Commission (Night) - - August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 345 High Street, Hamilton OH

Reserved for Updates

Urban Renewal Plan Update 2025

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

Data Center at 1380 Grand Blvd (University Commerce Park, UCP) - 1 Year Extension for the Conditional Use pertaining to the Exterior Storage as an accessory component

(Applicant: KMK Law)

Active Transportation Plan Update - Minor Amendment to Plan Hamilton, the City Comprehensive Plan. Adding four (4) new projects for the Mobility Map / Active Transportation Plan.

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

August 19, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 123 Franklin St - Replace non-original siding & metal doors

2. 317 Main St - Install new 6 ft wood privacy fence

Miscellaneous

• 241 N Third St update - COA request for a new wall sign tabled at August 5th ADRB meeting.

Cancelled: August 7, 2025 Planning Commission

Due to a lack of quorum among commission members, the August 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled.

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

August 5, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

Special Presentation

1. Hamilton Historic Home repair Program - presented by SELF and the Hamilton Community Foundation

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 241 N 3rd St - New Wall Sign

2. 329 N C St- - Porch Demolition

3. 119 N 8th St - Replacement Chain-Link Fence & Front Porch Railing Replacement

4. 236 S B St - Construct New Porticos

Miscellaneous

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

July 29, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Special Meeting

Non-Public Hearing - New Business

1. Discussion of possible changes to the ADRB Policies & Guidelines based on recent ADRB cases and feedback from the Board.

This meeting is open to the public, however, no public input will be taken at this time. The ADRB will not vote on or approve any changes during this meeting. The purpose is to facilitate a productive discussion in response to recent ADRB cases and questions from the Board regarding the current Policies and Guidelines. Based on this discussion, proposed text amendments may be considered for approval at a future public hearing.

Miscellaneous

Plan Hamilton Update - Planning Commission July 17, 2025 6:00 PM (Public Hearing)

The City of Hamilton Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the City Building located at 345 High Street, First Floor, One Renaissance Center, Municipal Building on amending Plan Hamilton, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

APPLICANT:     City of Hamilton

REQUEST:       Plan Hamilton (City’s Comprehensive Plan) update.

Amendment to Plan Hamilton, to adopt the Innovation District Master Plan

The plan is located in the Planning Commission July 17, 2025 Directory:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TAdaK_9vWg3EuvXDw1IeV8rsGNQZCB10/view?usp=drive_link

Public Hearing Information:

Darana Hybrid (1093 Belle Ave) - Major Planned Development Amendment; Campus Expansion. - - ***July 17, 2025, 6:00 PM, Planning Commission***

Reserved for updates.

SECOND UPDATE (7/11/25): Darana Hybrid submitted an updated revised set of plans during the Planning Commission Agenda distribution. That item can be found below:

This note will be updated as further developments regarding the case occur.

Darana Hybrid - Major Planned Development Amendment (1093 Belle Ave)

(Applicant: Dave Osterday; for Darana Hybrid)

The Plans have been updated by Darana Hybrid on July 2, 2025. - - Updated Plans located here:

Planning Commission (Night) - - July 17, 2025, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 345 High Street, Hamilton OH

Reserved for Updates

Darana Hybrid - Major Planned Development Amendment (1093 Belle Avenue)

(Applicant: Dave Osterday; for Darana Hybrid)

1620 Ray Combs Avenue (and 1464 Mosler Avenue) - Conditional Use to allow an auto repair and an auto detail

Applicant: LeStavion Beverly, Chaatrik Architecture

644, 654, 934, and 938 East Avenue, Build back the Block - Single-Family Housing proposal

Applicant: City of Hamilton

320 Village Street - Minor Planned Development amendment to allow an office and an upper floor single dwelling

Applicant: Shawna Smith

346 South Third Street - Conditional Use to allow reoccupation of the structure as a residence. Two dwelling units total.

Applicant: Blue Heron Contracting LLC

Innovation District Plan - - Major Amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Plan Hamilton.

Adopting of the Innovation District Plan.

Applicant: City of Hamilton

Plan Location:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TAdaK_9vWg3EuvXDw1IeV8rsGNQZCB10/view?usp=sharing

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

July 15, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. Corner of N 3rd St & N MLK Blvd - Replacement Ground Sign

2. 223 Ross Ave - Roof Replacement

Miscellaneous

The Nuisance Appeals Board decides to either accept the City Manager’s Nuisance Declaration, or accept the appeal with the conditions specified by the Board. Learn More.

Cancelled: July 3, 2025 Planning Commission

Due to a lack of quorum among commission members, the July 3 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled.

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

July 1, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 460 S Third St - Install new 6ft tall privacy fence

2. 24 S Third St - New wall sign

3. 810 Dayton St - Replacement Windows, Detached Garage Expansion

Miscellaneous

June 19, 2025 Planning Commission, 6:00 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

Reserved for updates.

3406 Port Union Road

-- Conditional Use to allow Sunbelt Rentals, a vehicle and equipment rental type business. Conditional Use per Section 1308, Other Vehicle Rentals, of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance.

(Applicant: Residential Rentals LLC,)

Findings of Fact - 1195 Shuler Ave, Neighborhood Event Venue (as a Planning Commission review per Section 1250)

Planning Department website: hamilton-oh.gov/planning

Reformatted zoning ordinance: [Here]  |  Zoning Use Chart: [Here]  |  Interactive Zoning Map [Here]

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

June 17, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 841 Campbell Ave - Box Gutter Removal & New Aluminum Gutters

2. 463 S D St - Replacement Doors, New Door Openings, & New Aluminum Railing

Old Business

1. 22 Bab Ln - New 100 sq ft Accessory Structure

Miscellaneous

City Council, Public Hearing: 2350 Pleasant (Shuler-Benninghofen) - Preliminary & Final Planned Development, June 11, 2025, 6:00 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

Reserved for updates.

Shuler-Benninghofen (2350 Pleasant Avenue)

-- Preliminary & Final Planned Development for the re-use of the building and overall site as a mixed-use project. 125 apartments & 7,000 square feet of commercial space. Property zoned “BPD” (Business Planned Development).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Hamilton City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday evening, June 11, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Building located at 345 High Street, First Floor, One Renaissance Center, Municipal Building on the following item:

LOCATION:     2350 Pleasant Avenue (Parcel: P6461040000043, 44, & 45) Shuler-Benninghofen building.

2270 Pleasant Avenue (Parcel: P6461040000004, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9) 
640 Williams Ave (Parcel: P6461040000025, 26, 27, 28, & 29)

APPLICANT:     Kenneth Schon; Bloomfield, Schon, and Partners

REQUEST:      Preliminary & Final PD (Planned Development) to allow reuse and reoccupation of the building and redevelopment of the proposed campus site.  Mixed-Use proposal as 125 apartments and 7,000 square feet of commercial use. 

Building is 100,000 square feet, approximate; Site is 5.25 acres, approximate.

(Applicant: Kenneth Schon - for Bloomfield, Schon and Partners - - - [website])

Audio of the May 15, 2025 Planning Commission has been included in the following link:

June 5, 2025 Planning Commission, Meeting 1:30 PM - 345 High Street, City Council Chambers

Agenda order: TBD

New Business:

Subject:     AGENDA ITEM – Old Business (Public Hearing)

2251 NW Washington Blvd / 2301 NW Washington Blvd - - (Two Commercial Tenant-Type buildings) - Request 1 Year Extension to the Planned Development

(Mo Patel, MNR Investment LLC, Applicant & Owner)

Applicant Items

Subject:     AGENDA ITEM – New Business (Public Hearing)

Spooky Nook Champion Mill (601 North B Street) - Minor Planned Development Amendment to allow a one-year temporary gravel parking area at the western portion of the main campus.

(Sam Beiler, Applicant)

Applicant Items

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

June 3, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 841 Campbell Ave - Box Gutter Removal & New Aluminum Gutters

2. 22 Bab Ln - New 100 sq. ft. Accessory Structure

3. 27 N C St - Replacement vinyl siding, new 6 ft wood privacy fence, soffit & gutter replacement, porch columns, & rear patio

Miscellaneous

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

May 20, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 237 Race St - New privacy fence

2. 19 N 6th St - Replacement vinyl windows

3. 49 N 6th St - Replacement vinyl siding, door infill, vinyl soffit repair, and metal window frame repair

Miscellaneous

May 15, 2025 Planning Commission, 6:00 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

Reserved for updates.

Shuler-Benninghofen (2350 Pleasant Avenue)

-- Preliminary & Final Planned Development for the re-use of the building and overall site as a mixed-use project. 125 apartments & 7,000 square feet of commercial space. Property zoned “BPD” (Business Planned Development).

(Applicant: Kenneth Schon - for Bloomfield, Schon and Partners - - - [website])

241 North Third Street - - (Former Easy’s)

— Minor PD Amendment for Casa Noona Piccola, a restaurant with alcohol. Property zoned “BPD” (Business Planned Development), and in the German Village Historic District.

(Applicant: Amy Hucke, CDA; for City of Hamilton)

Findings of Fact - 1195 Shuler Ave, Neighborhood Event Venue (as a Planning Commission review per Section 1250)

Planning Department website: hamilton-oh.gov/planning

Reformatted zoning ordinance: [Here]  |  Zoning Use Chart: [Here]  |  Interactive Zoning Map [Here]

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

May 6, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1.  329 N 3rd St - New Ground Sign

2.  35 N D St - New Wheelchair Ramp

3.  300 High St - New Wall Sign

Miscellaneous

• 436 Riverfront Plaza - Pre-application meeting, New Single-Family Residence

• Non-Historic Window Replacement Discussion

April 17, 2025 Planning Commission, 6:00 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

Reserved for updates.

1195 Shuler Avenue — Planning Commission Review for a Neighborhood Community Venue

(Applicant: Scott Webb, Architect - for Karen Flores & Martinez Luis, owners)

2210 S Erie — Minor PD Amendment for covered parking; City Maintenance Garage

(Applicant: Amy Hucke, CDA; for City of Hamilton)

9 North Third Street, Irregular Lot Split - Non-Public Hearing

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

426 Neal Boulevard, Conditional Use Extension request - Public Hearing

(Applicant: Robert Brown II, Bud’s Buzzing)

It is the responsibility of the ADRB to review the plans, monitor the work, and administer the Architectural Conservation/Historic District section of the Hamilton City Zoning Ordinance. Learn More

April 15, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 225 Main St - Exterior Paint, Porch Railing

2. 26 Bab Ln - New Rear Yard Fence

2025 First Round Zoning Text Amendments — City Council, April 9, 2025, 6:00 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE

The Hamilton City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Building located at 345 High Street, First Floor, One Renaissance Center, Municipal Building on amending the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance No. 7503:

APPLICANT:     City of Hamilton

REQUEST:        Changes to the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance:

2025 First Round, of proposed amendments to the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance:

·         Section 1700, “Signs” -  - (Legal Non-Conforming Signs reference will also be updated)

·         Section 2400, “Planned Development (PD) Regulations”

·         Section 2405, “Office Planned Development (OPD) District Regulations”

·         Section 2406, “Business Planned Development (BPD) District Regulations”

·         Section 3000, “Performance Standards”

·         Section 4300, “Non-Conforming: Lots, Land Uses and Structures”

·         Correction of any pertinent miscellaneous grammatical and/or typological errors discovered in this review of the zoning ordinance document.

An application for this project is on file and available for your review at the Planning Department located at 345 High Street, Suite 350. These materials, in addition to future updates and reports completed by staff during the review process, can found online at:
https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/planningcommission.

They are also included on the City Events page of the City Website (please see February 6, 2025, Planning Commission).