Planning Commission Meeting 04.08.2026

The City of Middletown, Ohio Planning Commission held a meeting on April 8, 2026, focusing primarily on development plan approvals and a park impact fee waiver request. The commission reviewed a final development plan for a Marathon gas station at 5463 Dixie Highway, which had been constructed prior to final approval. Staff recommended approval contingent on landscaping and fencing requirements being met within 60 days, including compliance with the approved landscaping plan and maintenance standards. The commission approved the plan with these conditions. Additionally, the commission discussed a request from Wallace Ventures for a 50% waiver of the park impact fee related to a residential development of 314 units, equating to $157,000. Staff recommended denial due to insufficient qualifying private open space, specifically the proposed dog park area lacking clear dimensions and value assessment. The commission decided to continue the discussion to the next meeting to allow the applicant to provide more information. No votes were taken on the waiver request during this meeting.