Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Of September 23, 2026

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on September 23, 2026, to consider zoning variance requests related to property use and development. Key procurement-related discussions included a variance request by Nicole Johnson Smith to retain a privacy fence that was partially built in prohibited locations, with the board approving the variance conditioned on finishing both sides of the fence for aesthetic compliance. Another significant case involved a proposal by Sheets to redevelop a vacant former CVS site into a smaller convenience store with six fuel dispensers and 39 parking spaces. The applicant requested multiple variances related to use, parking, building setbacks, fencing, and signage. The board approved these variances with ten conditions, including pedestrian access improvements, restrictions on drive-through and truck stop operations, shared driveway maintenance, and enhanced fencing and landscaping to mitigate impacts on adjacent residential properties. Public concerns addressed included lighting, noise, property values, and maintenance. The meeting concluded with approval of minutes and adjournment.