Planning Commission Meeting 05.13.2026

The City of Middletown, Ohio Planning Commission held a meeting on May 13, 2026, addressing several land use and development issues with a focus on zoning, right-of-way vacations, conditional use permits, and park impact fee waivers. Key procurement-related discussions included a denial recommendation for a right-of-way vacation on Miller Road due to procedural deficiencies and potential negative impacts on future residential development, and a conditional use permit for an automotive sales and leasing business at 2612 Titus Avenue, which was initially denied but later approved by the commission. The commission also approved an alternative equivalent compliance request for a Dutch Bros Coffee drive-through and a conditional use permit for an event center at 1108 Central Avenue. Additionally, two park impact fee waiver requests were considered: a 50% waiver for the Attekus development was denied due to insufficient qualifying open space, while a similar waiver for the Gateway Lofts at Renaissance Point was approved based on substantial private open space and amenities. Throughout the meeting, the commission emphasized adherence to the city’s development codes, master plans, and the importance of balancing development with community impact and infrastructure needs.