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

Please note that 1931 Logan Avenue will not be heard or acted upon at this meeting.

The application requires further information and further review. Please contact the Planning Department with any questions.

931 Main Street, Conditional Use for a low intensity Clinic on property zoned “B-2” (Community Business) - Public Hearing.

REQUEST: A Conditional Use Approval to allow a low intensity Clinic, “Ark Wellness”

APPLICANT: Laurel Himmel, for Ark Wellness

Request to Vacate a portion of Witt Way - Public Hearing.

REQUEST: Request to Vacate a portion of Witt Way (right-of-way).

This is associated with a potential Hotel project at 421 High Street (on the corner of MLK and High Street)

APPLICANT: City of Hamilton

POSTPONED: 1341 Main Street, Conditional Use Extension - - to May 31, 2026

(Item withdrawn temporarily as further information and consultation is needed.)

REQUEST: A request to extend the Conditional Use timeline, to May 31, 2026.

The extension is to accommodate a sidewalk on Main Street in front of the property that was part of the Conditional Use approval to that proposed date.

APPLICANT: Terry Bridge

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

December 2, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

Old Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 16-24 N 7th St – Window and Door Replacement and Window Infill without a COA

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 313 Main St - New Mural

2. 20 N 6th St - Exterior Paint of Unpainted Brick

Miscellaneous

• 211 Buckeye St - Roof Update

• 119 N 8th St - COA request to paint the porch floor/foundation

2949 Dixie Highway - Conditional Use to allow a Speedway Gas Station (Fuel Station with Convenience Store) - Public Hearing.

2949 Dixie Highway - Conditional Use to allow a Speedway Gas Station (Fuel Station with Convenience Store) - Public Hearing.

REQUEST: A Conditional Use Approval to allow a Gas Station with Convenience Store: Speedway Gas.

APPLICANT: Matt Davis, CESO

Planning Commission (Night) - - November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 345 High Street, Hamilton OH

Reserved for Updates

421 Dayton Street - Preliminary & Final Planned Development Application to allow construction of a Multi-Family Apartment Structure, on property zoned “EM-UPD” (Entertainment Mixed-Use Planned Development).

(Applicant: Tim Dwyer for IRG Realty Advisors)

2301 Pleasant Avenue - Conditional Use application to allow a Body Art accessory use for the Hue Mane Salon. Property zoned “B-2” (Community Business)

(Applicant: Hue Mane Salon)

461 Harrison Ave & 16 Kenworth Ave (Duplex); 17 & 21 Kenworth Ave (Duplex); 119 & 123 Kenworth Ave (Duplex) - proposed rezoning of the properties from “R-2” (Single-Family Residence) to “R-2A” (Two-Family Residence)

To rectify the Zoning to match the legal non-conforming land use of the properties (Duplex / Two-Family / Two Dwelling Units)

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

2345-2347 Noble Avenue (Duplex); 2355-2357 Noble Avenue (Duplex); 504 Fairview Avenue (Duplex) - proposed rezoning of the properties from “R-2” (Single-Family Residence) to “R-2A” (Two-Family Residence)

To rectify the Zoning to match the legal non-conforming land use of the properties (Duplex / Two-Family / Two Dwelling Units)

(Applicant: City of Hamilton)

November 6, 2025, Planning Commission (DAY) - 1:30 PM, City Council Chambers, 345 High Street, Hamilton

2949 Dixie Highway - Conditional Use to allow a Speedway Gas Station (Fuel Station with Convenience Store) - Public Hearing.

REQUEST: A Conditional Use Approval to allow a Gas Station with Convenience Store: Speedway Gas.

APPLICANT: Matt Davis, CESO

Dedication Plat for North B Street and Rhea Avenue - non-public hearing.

REQUEST: Dedication Plat for North B Street and Rhea Avenue.

APPLICANT: City of Hamilton

Dedication Plat for South B Street - non-public hearing.

REQUEST: Dedication Plat for South B Street.

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

November 4, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 228 N 7th St - New Front Yard Fence

2. 101 High St - Replacement Windows

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

October 21, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 420 N 9th St - New Fence, Exterior Lighting, & New Awnings

2. 314 N 7th St - Replacement Windows

Miscellaneous

Cancelled: October 16, 2025 Planning Commission

The October 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (regular meeting) has been cancelled.

October 16, 2025 Planning Commission, Special Meeting 1:30 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

Public Hearing Notice

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAMILTON PLANNING COMMISSION

A public hearing will be held before The City of Hamilton Planning Commission, as a Committee of the Whole, on Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM. in the City Council Chambers, 345 High Street, First Floor, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011. The agenda for this hearing includes the following items:

    LOCATION:     221 South Third Street

    APPLICANT:     City of Hamilton

      REQUEST:      For a lot split that does not conform to the DT-2 (Downtown Support, Form Based) zoning district.  “Irregular Lot Split”. - - Non Public Hearing.

    LOCATION:     Pershing Avenue (between Neilan Blvd and South Front Street Alley)

    APPLICANT:     City of Hamilton

      REQUEST:      For a dedication plat of real parcels, City Part Lots 6757-6765, located within Pershing Avenue as right-of-way. - - Non Public Hearing.

Fort Hamilton Hospital, proposed rezoning to “BPD” (Business Planned Development), Public Hearing - - ***October 8, 2025, 6:00 PM, City Council***

The Hamilton City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday evening, October 8, 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:     Fort Hamilton Hospital (22.97 acres)

    APPLICANT:     Mick Macomber

      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)

969, 975, 977, 985 North F Street (Parcel: P6411043000037, 38, 39, 40, 41, & 42) from “R-2”, Single-Family Residence

To “BPD” (Business Planned Development).

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.

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

October 7, 2025 Architectural Design Review Board Meeting

New Business – Properties Seeking COAs

1. 220 S Third St - Install New Wall Sign

2. 420 N 9th St - Replacement Garage Door, Replacement Windows, Replacement Doors, and Installation of New Windows

3. Updates to ADRB Policies & Guidelines

Miscellaneous

October 2, 2025, Planning Commission (DAY) - 1:30 PM, City Council Chambers, 345 High Street, Hamilton

310 Gorham Drive - Proposed “Basketball Barn” (Accessory structure); minor Planned Development amendment

REQUEST: A “Basketball Barn” as an accessory structure for 310 Gorham Drive.

Note that the structure was included on the original plans for the Residential Planned Development which was approved by Planning Commission.

The accessory structure however had no full details, hence this application and request.

APPLICANT: Josh Agricola (Justin Doyle Homes) - - for homeowners Vincent and Tyianna Price

Please note the property in question is south, 310 Gorham Drive, a new single-family construction.

742 Campbell Avenue - Conditional Use for a duplex (applicant seeks zoning review and zoning compliance for the two-family dwelling at the property)

REQUEST: Conditional Use to allow a duplex at 742 Campbell Avenue in the existing structure. Property zoned “TN-1” (Traditional Neighborhood 1).

A duplex requires a conditional use approval in the TN-1 zoning district.

APPLICANT: Davon Rodriguez (applicant and owner)

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.