Beavercreek planning commission recommends approval of Cottages plan

Vote now goes to city council for final approval

UPDATE @ 1:45 a.m. (Sept. 8)

The Beavercreek Planning Commission has recommended the approval of the controversial Cottages of Beavercreek site plan, following a vote Wednesday night.

The commission approved by a vote of 4-0 to approve a rezoning plan, with one member, Michael Self, recusing himself from the case.

The vote Wednesday night was not the final approval of the site plan, but rather was an approval of a rezoning measure.

In the resolution issued by the commission, commissioners said they recommend the Beavercreek City Council to approve the final site plan, with a list of several conditions and requirements.

The final approval will come from the Beavercreek City Council. The council could vote on the recommendation as soon as Monday, September 12 during the next council meeting.

Neighbors have asked in previous public meetings for the planning commission and city council to reject the application. Residents said they were worried the proposed housing development would negatively impact traffic safety and home values. Cinnamon Ridge condo owners were concerned about a potential increase in traffic at the intersection of Quill and Straight Arrow roads.

EARLIER REPORT

Tonight, the Beavercreek Planning Commission is expected to vote on the site plan for the Cottages of Beavercreek.

Plans for the controversial patio home development on County Line Road have been amended to include 84 units contained within 14 buildings, according to city documents.

The planning commission can approve, reject, modify or table the plan for further review.

During previous public meetings, neighboring residents have asked the city council and the planning commission to reject an application filed by the developer Charles Simms to rezone the 20 acres of land, where the proposed housing development would be located, from agricultural to residential planned use development. Residents said they were worried the proposed housing development would negatively impact traffic safety and home values. Cinnamon Ridge condo owners were concerned about a potential increase in traffic at the intersection of Quill and Straight Arrow roads.

Plans for the Cottages of Beavercreek were amended to deal with some of the concerns voiced by neighboring communities, but residents in these areas said all of their concerns have not been addressed. They continued to ask city officials to reject the housing development project rezoning application.

During previous a meeting, Beavercreek City Councilwoman Debborah Wallace said there is little they can do to stop a development project in the city.

Next week Beavercreek City Council will vote on whether to accept or reject the rezoning application.

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