Planning Boards & Commissions Retreat - October 23, 2024, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - 345 High Street, Council Chambers

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

PLANNING BOARDS RETREAT

A public meeting will be held, the Planning Boards Retreat.  The Hamilton Boards and Commissions: Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) shall be meeting as part of a retreat, to focus on relevant and related topics.  The Planning Boards Retreat shall be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers located at 345 High Street, First Floor, One Renaissance Center.

·         Opening Session

o   Desired Outcomes of Meeting

·         Board Breakouts: The Boards / Commissions break out into separate sessions.

o   Discuss Cases

o   Discuss Meetings/Format

·         Reconvene, Closing Remarks: The Boards / Commissions come together again for final discussions and remarks.

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

December 7, 2023 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Agenda Item #1

BZA 2023-12-011: Variance Requests for 1499 Main Street-Bubbakoos Burritos

The Applicant is requesting four (4) Variances under the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance

Variance Request 1: Section 1701.1 J Window signs provided that no more than 25 percent of the total tenant’s window area on each building façade is covered. East Elevation

Variance Request 2: Section 1905(B1) Façade Transparency Dark tinted glass beyond 35% darkening or glass manufactured to reflect light shall not be permitted. East Elevation

Variance Request 3: Section 1701.1 J Window signs provided that no more than 25 percent of the total tenant’s window area on each building façade is covered. North Elevation

Variance Request 4: Section 1905(B1) Façade Transparency Dark tinted glass beyond 35% darkening or glass manufactured to reflect light shall not be permitted. North Elevation

Agenda Item #2

BZA 2023-12-012: Variance Requests for 604 High Street-Fringe Coffee

The Applicant is requesting one (1) Variance under the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance:

Variance Request 1: Section 1707.1(B) Sign Setbacks: The minimum setback for all monument signs is five (5’) feet from all property lines. If due to the location of buildings, the front yard setback of five feet cannot be met; a projecting wall sign may be used in lieu of a monument sign in accordance with Section 1707.3. All monument signs shall be placed outside of the sight clearance triangle as defined herein. 

Agenda Item #3       This item TABLED by Staff

BZA 2023-12-013: Variance Requests for 1184 Allen

The Applicant is requesting one (2) Variances under the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance:

Variance Request 1: Section 1504: Side Yards and Lot Coverage-Narrow Lot Provisions

Variance Request 2: Section 1823 Continuity: The same style, type, and color of roof material shall be used on all roof surfaces of the primary building and on any accessory buildings over 200-sq. ft. in area. Exceptions may be made for feature or accent windows such as bay, rosette, or palladium windows.  If matching material is no longer reasonably available the material and color may be an appropriate match.

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

September 1, 2023 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Agenda Item #1

BZA 2023-09-008: Appeal of ADRB Decision

Appeal of a Certificate of Appropriateness issued through Architectural Design and Review Board

Policy and Guidelines Administrative Process.

Agenda Item #2

BZA 2023-09-009: Variance Request 573 Main Street

Variance Request 1: Section 1413 Fences (Commercial Use) (A) Maximum Height six (6) feet in the rear and side yards.

Agenda Item #3

BZA 2023-09-010: Variance Request 1024 Brough Ave

Variance 1: Section 1504 Narrow Lot Provisions: Lots 45-54 feet wide: Applicant has

constructed a driveway which is located one foot six inches (1’6”) from the property line.

Variance 2: Section 1504 Narrow Lot Provisions: Lots 45-54 feet wide: Applicant has

constructed an accessory structure which is located one foot six inches (1’6”) from the property line.

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August 3, 2023 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Agenda Item #1

BZA 2023-08-006: Variance Request for 228 Main Street

Variance 1: 1707.6 C Sign Area: Projecting signs may have a maximum area of six square

feet.

Agenda Item #2

BZA 2023-08-007: Variance Request for 1318 Stephanie Drive:

Variance 1: 1401 (D) Accessory Buildings: Maximum Size of an Accessory Structure for R-1 is 1000

square feet

Variance 2: 1401 (F) Accessory Buildings: Accessory Building Maximum Height for R-1 is fifteen (15)

Feet

Agenda Item #3

BZA Rules of Procedure:

Review and Approve updated Rules of Procedure. This draft has been reviewed and approved by Legal

and now needs to be approved by the BZA.

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June 1, 2023 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Agenda Item #1 - 1318 Stephanie Drive

One (1) variance request to Section 1502, All Districts, Lot Areas and Setbacks for principal structures.

The applicant is requesting to exceed the maximum lot coverage.

Note: The Applicant has requested postponement of this item due to a scheduling conflict.

The item will be reheard at the June 1, 2023 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.

Agenda Item #2 - 335 Main Street (Agave & Rye)

Variance 1: Section 1904 (C) Prohibited Building Materials:

The applicant is proposing to use CMU as the building material for the new construction. This is a 100% Variance Request.

Variance 2: Section 1905 (B) (1) Transparency Requirements, Façade Transparency:

The applicant is proposing 0% window transparency on the North West (S E St) elevation. This is a 100% Variance Request

Variance 3: Section 1507 Form-Based Zoning: Lot, Setbacks, and Dimension Requirements:

The Applicant is proposing a five (5) foot rear yard property line setback. This is an 80% Variance Request.

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

April 6, 2023 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Agenda Item #1 - 1318 Stephanie Drive (Postponed)

One (1) variance request to Section 1502, All Districts, Lot Areas and Setbacks for principal structures.

The applicant is requesting to exceed the maximum lot coverage.

Note: The Applicant has requested postponement of this item due to a scheduling conflict.

The item will be reheard at the June 1, 2023 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.

Agenda Item #2 - 316 Main Street

Two (2) variance requests from the zoning ordinance:

1. Section 1707.6 B.1 - Projecting Signs Setback and Location Requirements

2. Section 1707.6 C - Sign Area

Agenda Item #3 - 219 Main Street (WITHDRAWN)

Two (2) variance requests from the zoning ordinance:

1. Section 1507 Form-Based Zoning, Maximum Front Yard Setback

2. Section 1508 Form-Based Zoning, Minimum New Building Height

Note: This item has been withdrawn from the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.

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

January 5, 2023 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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November 3, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

New Business

Agenda Item #1

CASE NO. BZA : 2022-10-006

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1125 New London Road

PARCEL ID # P6412217000008

APPLICANT: Nora Hyde

PROPOSED REQUEST:

The applicant is requesting to build a 30'x50' metal pole barn on the northwest portion of

the property. The pole barn would meet all set back requirements of the Hamilton Zoning

Ordinance (HZO).

Variance 1. 1401 Accessory Buildings (allowed when an accessory to a principally permitted,

conditional, or specifically permitted use):

C. Accessory buildings shall have a maximum first floor area of one thousand (1,000)

square feet. A variance request of 50% as presented.

Variance 2. 1401 Accessory Buildings (allowed when an accessory to a principally permitted,

conditional, or specifically permitted use):

H. Height: maximum of fifteen (15) feet. Lots containing an area larger than two (2)

acres are permitted to have accessory structures that have a height of twenty-five (25)

feet. A variance request of 13.3% as presented.

Variance 3. 1816 Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings over 200-sq. ft. in area must

have the same exterior finish material on all sides as the primary material and approximate

color as the front of the existing primary building. Alternatively, if the primary finish of the

primary building façade is brick or stone, 100% of the front façade of the accessory building

and 25% of facades visible from the street (not alley) may match the primary building

material. All materials of the accessory building must follow the regulations found in Section

1904. A variance request of 100% as presented.

Variance 4. 1904 C: Prohibited Materials:

Such materials may not be utilized at all. These prohibited materials include; plexi-glass, flimsy

or synthetic appearing exterior wall materials which include, but are not limited to, materials

such as ribbed, industrial style metal siding, metal siding and roofing materials, exposed fastener

metal wall panels, vinyl siding, T1-11 or other hard board type materials that are manufactured

in sheets. Plain/smooth faced CMU is also a prohibited material. A variance request of 100% as

presented.

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

October 6, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

New Business

Agenda Item #1

BZA 2022-10-003: Variance Request for 924 Richwood Ave

1. 1816 Accessory Buildings:  Accessory buildings over 200-sq. ft. in area must have the

Same exterior finish material on all sides as the primary material and approximate color at

the front of the existing primary building. Alternatively, if the primary finish of the primary

building façade is brick or stone, 100% of the front façade of the accessory building and 25%

of facades visible from the street (not alley) may match the primary building material. All

materials of the accessory building must follow the regulations found in Section 1904.

Agenda Item #2  Application withdrawn.

BZA 2022-10-004: Variance Request for 235 Ross Avenue

Agenda Item #3

BZA 2022-10-005: Variance Request for 90 Orchard Drive

1. 1505 Fences Set Backs: Privacy fence on a corner lot may only extend to the secondary

frontage equal to half (1/2) of the front yard setback.

Agenda Item #4

BZA 2022-10-006: Variance Request for 1125 New London-Applicant Request to Table until November

1. 1401 Accessory Buildings (allowed when an accessory to a principally permitted,

conditional, or specifically permitted use):

 

C. Accessory buildings shall have a maximum first floor area of one thousand (1,000) square

Feet

 H. Height: maximum of fifteen (15) feet. Lots containing an area larger than two (2) acres are

permitted to have accessory structures that have a height of twenty-five (25) feet

 

2. 1816 Accessory Buildings:  Accessory buildings over 200-sq. ft. in area must have the

Same exterior finish material on all sides as the primary material and approximate color as

the front of the existing primary building. Alternatively, if the primary finish of the primary

building façade is brick or stone, 100% of the front façade of the accessory building and 25%

of facades visible from the street (not alley) may match the primary building material. All

materials of the accessory building must follow the regulations found in Section 1904.

 

3. 1904 C: Prohibited Materials:

Such materials may not be utilized at all. These prohibited materials include; plexi-glass, flimsy or synthetic appearing exterior wall materials which include, but are not limited to, materials such as ribbed, industrial style metal siding, metal siding and roofing materials, exposed fastener metal wall panels, vinyl siding, T1-11 or other hard board type materials that are manufactured in sheets. Plain/smooth faced CMU is also a prohibited material.

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September 1, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

New Business

Agenda Item #1

CASE NO. BZA 2022-9-002

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 936 SANDERS DRIVE

PARCEL ID #P6411052000007

APPLICANT: ANDREW WILLEY

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August 4, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) - Canceled

New Business

Applicant Request has been withdrawn - No August BZA Meeting

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July 7, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

New Business

Agenda Item #1: Variance Request for 321 South D Street Hamilton, Ohio 45013

To seek a one (1) variance from Section 1505 of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance pertaining to fence height and located on a residential property. The applicant proposes to install a fence that will be 6 feet in height with a slope down to 4 feet and aluminum decorative style.

1.     To seek one (1) variance from Section 1505 of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Lots, Heights and Setback where the maximum allowable height for a front yard fence is 3.5 feet. 

Agenda Item #1: Architectural Design Review Board Appeal for 432 North Third Street Hamilton, Ohio 45011

To appeal a decision made by the Architectural Design Review Board to deny the Request for the installation of a vinyl picket fence in the front yard.

Zoom Webinar Information: Board of Zoning Appeals

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88321557400

Or Telephone:

Dial +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 883 2155 7400

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

June 2, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

New Business

Agenda Item #1: Architectural Design Review Board Appeal for 304 Ross Avenue Hamilton, Ohio 45013

To appeal a decision made by the Architectural Design Review Board to deny the Request for the removal of historic wood windows for the installation of Polaris Thermalweld Vinyl Replacement Windows.

Agenda Item #2: Variance Request for 226 North Second Street Hamilton, Ohio 45011

The applicant is proposing to install a parking pad to be 34 x 25 feet in the rear of the property where a home and additional impervious surface currently exist. The applicant requests one (1) variance to Section 1504 of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance (HZO).

1.     To seek one (1) variance from Section 1504 of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Lot Coverage where the maximum allowable lot coverage is 35%. 

Agenda Item #3: Variance Request for 2701 Bridgeport Drive Hamilton, Ohio 45011

The applicant is proposing to construct an accessory structure as a shed to be 280 Square Feet to be constructed of vinyl siding where the primary building material on the front façade of the primary structure is brick. The applicant requests one (1) variance to Section 1816 of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance (HZO).

1.     To seek one (1) variance from Section 1816 of the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance, Residential Design Standards

Zoom Webinar Information: Board of Zoning Appeals

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88321557400

Or Telephone:

Dial +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 883 2155 7400

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

March 3, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Zoom Webinar Information: Board of Zoning Appeals

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88321557400

Or Telephone:

Dial +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 883 2155 7400

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

February 3, 2022 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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January 6, 2021 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) CANCELED

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December 2, 2021 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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November 4, 2021 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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October 7, 2021 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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September 2, 2021 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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August 5, 2021 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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May 6, 2021 - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting will be held at 9:00 AM through digital meeting via Zoom Webinar.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/97206685786

Webinar ID: 972 0668 5786

Or call in the meeting at (312)626-6799 ­

January 7, 2021 Meeting - 9am

Applications to be reviewed

3362 Freeman Avenue

NOTICE CONCERNING THE JANUARY 7, 2020 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING:

REMOTE CONFERENCING / REMOTE ACCESS

 The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is open to the public. However, due to the State of Emergency related to COVID-19, the meeting will be held remotely via Zoom Webinar.

Per usual procedure and per Ohio’s Sunshine Laws and Public Hearing requirements, the meeting shall be recorded by audio.

 If you would like to request alternate accommodations to participate in the meeting, please contact the Planning Department at planning@hamilton-oh.gov or 513-785-7068.

 Anyone can use the website link or dial into the meeting using the following information (see below). 

 Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/94579749197?pwd=TmF6bC9UK2thVTIxb1RmeHR6Nkc3QT09

 Webinar ID: 945 7974 9197

 Passcode: 132539

 Or call in to the meeting at (312) 626 6799

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

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

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

The September 3rd, 2020 BZA meeting has been cancelled.