Plans for exterior upgrades to a 200-unit luxury apartment complex off Ohio 741 will now go to township trustees.
A proposal to add a pond and fountain, and to change signage and the entrance to the 15-acre site at 2991 Austin Springs Blvd. near Austin Boulevard have received preliminary approval.
The Miami Twp. Zoning Commission unanimously voted Tuesday night to move the plans forward. They are part of a $1 million plan to upgrade the complex, which was purchased by The Connor Group last year.
The Connor Group, headquartered at nearby Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, owns more than 100 apartment communities nationwide, including four others in the Dayton area.
Austin Springs is within a mile of the future sites of two upscale apartment complexes that would bring 500 additional units to the area. The Flats at Austin Landing across the street will include 274 units and Austin Park, a mixed use development off Ohio 741 at Miami Village Drive, calls for 226 units.
Both projects have been approved by trustees, who are expected to get the Austin Springs case later this month. STAFF REPORT
VANDALIA
3 pull petitions for council race
So far, only three people have pulled petitions to be on the Nov. 3 ballot for Vandalia City Council races, according to the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
Those individuals include incumbent Robert Ahlers, and challengers Richard Herbst and Charles Smith Jr. The only petitions that had been certified by the Board of Elections as of June 15 were those turned in by Herbst, who serves on the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. His petitions were certified on May 4.
Smith is a member of the city’s bicycle committee.
The current terms for Ahlers and fellow council members David Brusman Jr. and David Gerhard expire this year.
The deadline to get petitions certified for the Nov. 3 election is Aug. 5. KELLI WYNN
KETTERING
Breitling Jet Team pilots at free event
Pilots of the Breitling Jet Team will appear at James Free Jewelers today, according to the store.
The free event at 3100 Far Hills Ave. in Kettering is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The jet team of seven aircraft fly the L-39 Albatros in acrobatic performances.
The team, based in France, will make its first appearance at the Vectren Dayton Air Show on Saturday and Sunday on its first-ever tour of North America. The air show is at Dayton International Airport. STAFF REPORT
MIAMISBURG
Rep. Antani appointed to national board
State Rep. Niraj Antani has been named to the Republican State Leadership Committee’s Future Majority Project Board for 2015-16.
The Miami Twp. Republican was among more than 25 political officials across the country named to the board, which seeks to recruit, train and support candidates who better reflect the full diversity of the nation.
Antani is in his first term as the representative to Ohio 42nd House District, which includes Germantown and German Twp., Miamisburg, Miami Twp., Moraine, Washington Twp. and West Carrollton. STAFF REPORT
DAYTON
RTA offers shuttle to air show
The Greater Dayton RTA will provide transportation to the Vectren Dayton Air Show this Saturday and Sunday. Air-conditioned buses will run on a continuous loop from both the U.S. Air Force Museum parking lot and Wright Stop Plaza directly to the air show’s main gate.
Hours of operation for the express shuttle service are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of a round-trip ride is $3 (children 5 and under are free). From the downtown Wright Stop Plaza location, the regular fare structure applies.
For more information, go to www.i-riderta.org or www.daytonairshow.com, or call 937-425-8300. STAFF REPORT
HUBER HEIGHTS
Veterans can get free dental care
Millions of Americans, including veterans, can struggle to find oral health care when they need it. Aspen Dental is offering free dental care for local veterans as part of the Healthy Mouth Movement on Saturday, June 27.
Participating Aspen Dental offices include Huber Heights (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Miamisburg (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Local veterans can sign up by calling 1-844-AspenHMM to schedule an appointment in advance. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information, visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com. STAFF REPORT
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