5/26/2026 Beavercreek City Council Meeting

The City of Beavercreek, Ohio, held a City Council meeting on May 26, 2026, which included significant discussions on a proposed rezoning and development project (PUD26-2) by developer Gray Fox. The project involves rezoning approximately 22.3 acres to a mixed-use planned unit development (MXPUD) to allow residential and commercial uses. The developer presented plans including residential density and commercial restrictions, with commitments to buffers and open space. However, substantial public opposition was voiced concerning increased density, buffer zones, traffic, safety, and environmental impacts. Council members expressed concerns about buffer sizes and residential density adjacent to existing neighborhoods, leading to a motion to table the rezoning for further negotiation and revision. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to apply for a $40,000 grant to help purchase a new bus for the senior center, complementing other grant and fundraising efforts to replace buses at no cost to taxpayers. Other agenda items included approval of an ordinance vacating drainage easements and a liquor license transfer acceptance. The meeting also featured extensive citizen comments opposing a Shakertown Road widening project, citing concerns over property impacts, excessive sidewalk width, and questionable traffic data. The council acknowledged these concerns and discussed the need for further review. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on land use, development approvals, infrastructure projects, and grant-funded capital purchases, with motions taken to table the rezoning and approve grant applications.