Meeting Minutes

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

November 2nd, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

Minutes

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Introductions:

• Present: Colleen, Evan, Jason, Joe, Paige, Kenny, Mallory, Dan, Sandy, Seth (late 7:12, left early), Jon (late 7:09), Troy
• Absent:

Community Partners:

• Cincinnati Fire Department – Capt. Joe Desmond
• n/a
• Cincinnati Police Depart – Officer Barry
• Thefts, assaults up slightly
• Be aware with holidays coming – thefts from porches, vehicles, parking lots
• Urban Air shooting – still under investigation
• Pedestrian in wheel chair hit – no life-threatening injuries
• Question – best way to handle encountering some breaking into car:
• §  Call 911, don’t confront, if drive up on it as a single female – keep going
• CRC – Blake Williams
• o   n/a
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   n/a
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Paxton Intersection Update – DOTE (Bryan Williams)
• o   Was already scheduled to be rehabilitated, so they added to infrastructure fund grant application
• o   DOTE is aware on ongoing construction & schedules
• o   Ohio Public Works grant applied for on this too
• o   Likely to start construction in 2023
• o   Both traffic signals to be rebuilt & retimed
• o   Early spring target for getting into deeper design
• ·         Oakley Wayfinding Signage Update – DOTE (Joell Angel-Chumbley), Jeff Stein
• o   Discussion of signage locations and design alternatives
• o   Civic brand vs OCC brand vs app branding
• §  Signs take existing signage as basic palette
• o   Discussion of location of sign on eastern end
• §  Closer to start of business district?
• §  Where is most pedestrian density?
• o   Map on both sides? Map on one side, history on other?
• o   Color themes?
• o   Update on damaged sign
• §  No maintenance agreement, will to fund it
• §  DOTE to get us an estimate to replace

Real Estate Development:

• ·         n/a

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         n/a

Approve Meeting Minutes

• ·         October 5^th
• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded – Paige
• ·         Votes: Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion – Jason
• ·         Seconded – Dan
• ·         Votes: Yes: 10 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2

New Business:

·         OCC ELECTION REMINDER

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – November 18th TBD

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, December 7th via Zoom

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

October 5th, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

Minutes

Trustee Introductions/Attendance:

• ·         Present: Colleen, Evan, Jason, Joe, Dan, Seth, Paige, Sandy
• ·         Joined late: Jon (7:35), Kenny (7:20)
• ·         Absent: Troy, Mallory

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Capt. Joe Desmond
• o   Newly promoted Captain
• o   Check smoke detectors, have backup batteries
• o   Family emergency meeting places and safety practices
• §  Be able know who might be missing and where in the house they may be
• ·         CPD & CRC – Absent for National Night Out
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   n/a
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Kurt Grossman – Candidate, Cincinnati City Council
• ·         Stacey Smith – Candidate, Cincinnati City Council

Real Estate Development:

• ·         3136 Madison Proposed Dental Office – Dr. Blomer, Adam Clark, Bill Baker (MSA Architects)  - [VOTE]
• ·         Review of the presentation provided in September
• ·         Motion #1 – Seth: 3136 Madison Rd - Motion to support the variance reducing the parking requirement from 34 spaces (required per the zoning code) to 19 parking spaces
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:   Yes-  10   No-  0  Abstain- 0    Absent- 2
• ·         Motion #2 – Seth: 3136 Madison Rd - Motion to support the zoning variance for a 10% reduction in the required ground floor transparency at the primary façade.  Zoning code requires 80%, the plans call to provide 70%.
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:   Yes-  10   No-  0  Abstain- 0    Absent- 2

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         Beautification:
• o   Oakley Square Lighting Contract – Sandy [VOTE]
• o   Motion to approve contract with Xtreme Pressurized Cleaning DBA Curb Appeal Pros, in the amount of $4,500.00, to pay for installation and maintenance of holiday lights on Oakley Square
• §  Motion by: Sandy
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Vote: Yes – 10 No – 0 Absent - 2
• ·         Jason Wilcoxon - Yes
• ·         Joe Groh - Yes
• ·         Dan Krohn - Yes
• ·         Evan Nolan - Yes
• ·         Sandra Gross - Yes
• ·         Jon Bernier - Yes
• ·         Paige Scheidler - Yes
• ·         Seth Shaifer - Yes
• ·         Colleen Reynolds - Yes
• ·         Kenny McNutt - Yes
• o   Oaktober Cleanup Recap – Paige/Mallory
• §  29 volunteers
• §  170+ pounds of trash
• §  Thanks to Doug Storer (Roher Insurance) for water donation
• §  Expenses, signs, etc.: $327 (approved up to $500)
• o   2021 Light Up Oakley Holiday Lights Contest Update & Funding Request – Joe [VOTE]
• §  Discussed key dates and approved request for funds
• ·         November 20th thru December 18th for nominations
• ·         Covers the three major holiday celebrations/seasons:
• o   Hannukah:  Nov 28th – Dec 6th
• o   Traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years
• o   Kwanzaa: Dec 26th – Jan 1st
• ·         Voting enabled in the app/online – Dec 2nd – 31st
• ·         Winners Announced at Jan 4th OCC meeting
• ·         New app link: lights.oakleynow.com
• ·         Emphasis on participation – target 75% of residences with some display
• ·         Encourage neighbors to reach out and help others
• §  Motion text - authorize the lights committee up to $2800 to spent on gifts and prizes.
• §  Motion by: Joe
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Vote: Yes – 10 No – 0 Absent - 2
• ·         Jason Wilcoxon - Yes
• ·         Joe Groh - Yes
• ·         Dan Krohn - Yes
• ·         Evan Nolan - Yes
• ·         Sandra Gross            - Yes
• ·         Jon Bernier - Yes
• ·         Paige Scheidler - Yes
• ·         Seth Shaifer - Yes
• ·         Colleen Reynolds - Yes
• ·         Kenny McNutt - Yes
• ·         2021 NBDSF Funding – Joe [VOTE]
• o   Motion to approve the following NBDSF funding request allocation:  1) $50 for CNBDU Membership Fees.  2) $1,450 for Landscaping & Beautification.  3)  $2,000 for membership
• o   Motion by: Joe
• o   Seconded: Seth
• o   Vote:  Yes – 10 No – 0 Absent - 2
• §  Jason Wilcoxon - Yes
• §  Joe Groh - Yes
• §  Dan Krohn - Yes
• §  Evan Nolan - Yes
• §  Sandra Gross            - Yes
• §  Jon Bernier - Yes
• §  Paige Scheidler - Yes
• §  Seth Shaifer - Yes
• §  Colleen Reynolds - Yes
• §  Kenny McNutt - Yes
• ·         Tunnel Project Update – Joe/Colleen
• o   Woolpert selected as firm to do design
• o   No longer under Non-disclosure
• o   There will be at least one public meeting where design details be shared.
• o   Goal is to have ready to submit funding requests in Jun 2022
• ·         CBR Project Approval Update – Joe
• o   If you recall, last fall we submitted 3 projects for consideration for funding in the FY 2022-2023 Biennial Budget (Community Budget Request/CBR) cycle.
• §  1. Sewer line repair (33rd/Eileen)
• §  2. Install tree well grates
• §  3. Repair of stairs from end of Kilbourne into Oakley Playground.
• o   #3 was approved!
• o   Details around timing will be forthcoming

Approve Meeting Minutes - September 16^th

• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded: Dan
• ·         Vote:   Yes-  8   No-  0  Abstain- 2    Absent- 2

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded: Dan
• ·         Vote:   Yes-  10   No-  0  Abstain- 0    Absent- 2

New Business:

• ·         OCC ELECTION REMINDER
• ·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – October 21^st
• o   Discussion about having meeting in person without providing online option
• o   Meeting format to be forthcoming
• ·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, November 2nd via Zoom

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

September 7th, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

Minutes

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Introductions

• ·         Present: Colleen, Evan, Jason, Joe, Dan, Troy, Paige, Mallory, Kenny
• ·         Absent: Jon, Sandy, Seth

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Lt Chris Bishop
• o   N/A
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Barry
• o   Crime stats consistent, no spikes
• ·         CRC – Tim Heyl
• o   JaLisa promoted, new director
• o   Transitioning to after school programs
• o   Had a “great” summer series of event
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   School back in session, going well
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Bill Frost, City Council Candidate
• o   Charter committee endorsed
• ·         Brian Garry, City Council Candidate
• o   Independent
• ·         Greg Landsman, City Council Candidate
• o   Democratic committee endorsed
• ·         John J. Williams, City Council Candidate
• o   Charter committee endorsed

COVID-19:

• ·         OCC Update – Colleen Reynolds
• o   November election day, register, vote
• o   Will stay virtual for time being
• o   Elections in December, anyone interested needs to attend required # meetings (3)

Real Estate Development:

• ·         3136 Madison Proposed dental office – Dr. Blomer (Hyde Park Pediatric Dentistry), Bill Baker (MSA Architects)
• o   Project introduction – current parking lot site between Oakley Glass and Baba India
• o   Initial drawings:
• o  
• o  
• o   Probably looking at variances for:
• §  Parking, front windows transparency, adherence to Urban Overlay District.  They will be getting more details and meeting with zoning team prior to October 2^nd meeting.

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         FY22 NSP Funding – Joe [VOTE]
• o    $7638 available
• o   Recommended split:
• § 
• o   Motion: Joe – That we approve the NSP funding allocation as presented.
• o   Seconded: Jason
• o   Vote:  Yes - 9   No - 0  Abstain - 0  Absent - 3
• ·         Affair on the Square Recap
• o   Thank you to all the volunteers and those who braved the heat to support the event
• o   Will review what did & didn’t work for future events     
• ·         Beautification:
• o   Oaktober Cleanup Announcement – Paige/Mallory
• §  Saturday October 2^nd, 9-11am
• §  Motion: Mallory – permission to spend up to $500 for event signage and supplies
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Vote:  Yes - 9   No - 0   Abstain – 0  Absent - 3
• o   2021 Light Up Oakley Holiday Lights Contest Announcement – Joe
• §  Notice that we will be sponsoring this event once again, never too early to start planning
• ·         Neighborhood Activation Funds Update – Joe
• o   $10,000 made available from federal Pandemic relief funds
• o   Application submitted, to be used for community events
• o   Justification:
• o  
• ·         2020 Census Update
• o   Redistricting level data released – Population, basic demographic splits
• o   Net change 2010 -> 2020:  9,605 -> 12,566  Net change +30.72%
• o   Our Neighborhood Statistical Assumption (NSA) are expanded in 2020 – Tract 54 was merged with tract 108 (formerly Madisonville) to create new 276 tract.
• o  
• o   Demographics change
• o  
• ·         City Density Proposal Overview
• o   Moved to October meeting

Approve Meeting Minutes

• ·         July 6^th
• o   Motion: Joe
• o   Seconded:
• o   Vote:  Yes - 6   No - 0   Abstain – 3  Absent - 3
• ·         August 3rd
• o   Motion: Joe
• o   Seconded:
• o   Vote:  Yes -  8  No - 0   Abstain - 1  Absent - 3

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• o   Motion: Jason –
• o   Seconded:
• o   Vote:  Yes - 9   No -  0  Abstain – 0  Absent - 3

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – September 16th via ZOOM 

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, October 5^th via Zoom

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

August 3rd, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

Minutes

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Introductions

• ·         Present: Colleen, Joe. Mallory, Seth, Dan, Sandy, Kenny, Troy, Jason, Paige
• ·         Absent: Evan, Jon

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Eric DuHorn, Officer of the day
• o   231 runs for month
• o   Turn off stoves when leave, stay behind closed doors
• o   Sign up for Smart 911
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Barry
• o   Theft from auto consistent in commercial properties, extra patrols
• ·         CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   n/a
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   School starts 8/19
• o   Ice cream social 8/17, 6-7pm
• o   Expansion plan process, new gym & 8 classrooms
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Oakley Housing Inventory – Kira Palmer
• o   Work completed, presented final draft of study

COVID-19:

• ·         OCC Update – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Staying virtual – rec center not well equipped (small, poor circulation, bandwidth issue)

Real Estate Development:

• ·         Ridge Development – Jonathan Evans [Potential Vote]
• o   Two businesses, Chipotle drive-thru, Aspen Dental Office
• o   Needs variance to allow pick-up window on side vs. in rear.
• o   Discussion about traffic issue on Ridge
• §  DOTE will require center turn lane in front of development, with turn lanes at Alamo and Ibsen
• o   Motion: Seth
• §  “Motion to provide letter of support to approve a pick-up window to be located on the side of the building instead of the rear of the building, as required in section 1409-13 of the Cincinnati Zoning Code.”
• o   Seconded: Dan
• o   Vote:
• §  Yes – 8
• §  No – 1
• §  Abstain – 1
• §  Absent - 2

OCC Committees:

• ·         Zoning
• o   Density ordinance. Intro info
• §  Looking to remove size limit in specific zoning
• o   Romana Proposal
• §  In Urban Overlay District, different zoning from across the street
• ·         Requires business on ground level
• o   Parking Overlay District
• §  Invite to next meeting?
• ·         Events
• o   Affair On the Square 8/28  3-8pm
• §  Need volunteers

Approve July 6^th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Moved to next meeting

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion: Jason
• ·         Seconded: Mallory
• ·         Vote:
• o   Yes – 10
• o   No – 0
• o   Abstain – 0
• o   Absent - 2

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – August 19^th via ZOOM 

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, September 7^th – TBD

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

July 6th, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

Minutes

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Introductions

• ·         Present: Colleen, Joe, Dan, Mallory, Evan, Seth, Troy, Jon
• ·         Absent: Kenny, Sandy, Paige, Jason

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• o   Capt. McDonough new assignment
• §  New recruit class, 70 people short, 4 vacant Captain positions
• o   Temporary new contact: Lt Chris Bishop
• §  Building Inspections restarting
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Christine Barry
• o   Theft from autos down vs last month
• ·         Flooding concerns:
• o   Speaker Card, Ryan Schwallie, resident
• §  Flooding at flood wall
• o   Brandon Neely, Camberwell Flooding
• ·         Issue with Brookstone Apartments runoff
• o   Councilmember Kearney
• §  Will work with residents
• ·         CRC – Joe Berta
• o   Campout/Movie night on the ballfields
• o   Summer programs ongoing
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   n/a
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         People Working Cooperatively – Connie Porter
• o   Specialize in repair and assistance for low-income families
• o   Renters & homeowners

COVID-19:

• ·         In-Person Meeting Return – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Looking to move to in-person in August, looking into hybrid options

Real Estate Development:

• ·         Future Development at Madison & Romana – Matt Walker
• o   Looking to build 9 units on former Yat Ka Mein restaurant site
• o   To be owner-occupied
• ·         Oakley Station Potential Project – Troy McAndrews
• o   Rob Smyjunas (Vandercar holding)
• o   Gauge interest in building with ice rinks in Oakley Station), use TIF $$ ?, non-profit?
• o   Joe – is there enough demand?
• ·         Hyde Park Avenue House Extension – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Discussion f what OCC role is/should be on such requests (zoning variances for residential improvements)
• o   Getting OCC approval allows homeowners to expedite process
• o   Option of “no-hearing” zoning

SPEAKER CARDS:

• ·         Lynn Hailey – Wasson Development
• o   Concern about size of development, traffic issues, water runoff
• o   Out of OCC jurisdiction, limited options
• o   OCC will send concerns to developer, request city look into traffic & water studies.

OCC Committees:

• ·         Major Events Update – Joe Groh & Jon Bernier
• o   Affair on The Square
• o   Carryout food & picnic on square, 3 music acts
• ·         Oakley Cleanup Recap – Joe Groh
• o   Great success, 54 volunteers, close to 300 pounds collected
• o   Want to do a Fall event as well
• ·         Wayfinding Signage – Joe Groh
• o   DOTE has approval to move forward, will be meeting with them over the next several weeks
• o   Oakley Guide app

Approve June 1^st Meeting Minutes

• ·         Motion: Joe
• ·         Seconded: Mallory
• ·         Vote:
• o   Yes – 6
• o   No – 0
• o   Abstain – 2
• o   Absent - 4

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Brought to next meeting

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – Cancelled

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, August 3^rd – Hope to have IN PERSON

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

June 1st, 2021 7:00 PM

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www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

AGENDA

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Attendance

• Here: Evan, Joe, Dan, Troy, Jon, Paige, Kenny, Jason, Mallory, Seth
• Absent: Colleen, Sandy
• Evan, VP, ran the meeting Colleen’s absence

Community Partners:

• Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• o   n/a
• Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Barry
• o   Property theft down from last year.
• o   Shoplifting and theft from autos up
• ·         CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   n/a

Requests:

• Annual Funding Request for 4^th of July Ault Park Fireworks ($500) – Evan Nolan
• o   Motion:  Seth                    
• o   Seconded: Mallory
• o   Yes -    9
• o   No - 1
• o   Abstain - 2

Real Estate Development:

• Evans Engineering – Jonathan Evans
• o   Informational briefing, potential development on Ridge
• o   Looking to build new building, 3 retail spaces, drive-through
• o   Will be back at later meeting with more detailed request and approvals

OCC Committees

• Major Events Update – Joe Groh
• o   Discussed community responses
• o   Discussed potential dates, pick August 28^th
• §  Motion to approve up to $5000 for special event by :   Jon                   
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Yes - 10
• §  No - 0
• §  Abstain – 2
• Oakley Cleanup – Joe Groh
• o   June 26^th, 8:30-noon

Miscellaneous Announcements:

• Metro Service Update – Joe Groh           
• o   Rt 11 Madison Rd – 24 hours now
• o   Rt 51 Crosstown – 24 hours now
• o   Others servicing Oakley getting extended weekend hours, higher frequency

Approve May 20th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Motion:     Joe                 
• ·         Seconded: Paige
• ·         Yes - 7
• ·         No - 0
• ·         Abstain - 5

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion:       Jason               
• ·         Seconded: Joe
• ·         Yes - 10
• ·         No - 0
• ·         Abstain - 2

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, June 17th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, July 6th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

May 20th, 2021 7:00 PM

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www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

Minutes

Board Attendance:

• ·         Present: Colleen, Evan. Joe, Dan, Sandy, Mallory, Paige, Troy (late – 7:10), Seth (late – 7:30)
• ·         Missing: Jon, Jason, Kenny

Approve May 4th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded: Paige
• ·         Vote: 7 Yes, 0 No, 2 Abstain (joined late)

Guests:

• ·         Oakley Housing Inventory Update – Kira Palmer
• o   Update on project scope, design
• o   Uses Census tracts/SNA boundaries; not community council boundaries
• o   Looking to adjust the groupings of AMI breakout, to be more consistent with HUD reporting.
• o   Will have final report to present at July Meeting

Discussion:

• ·         2021 Events – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Joe shared initial survey results
• o   Restrictions getting lifted 2 June
• o   Dan – put in 4/5 events for special events insurance coverage
• o   Colleen will work with Jon before next meeting on options
• ·         Committee Updates – If Needed
• o   NBDIP Update – Joe Groh
• §  Presentations on 5/25 and 5/26
• o   Community Cleanup – Joe Groh
• §  Planning meeting on 5/28

New Business:

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, June 1st – VIRTUAL

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, June 17th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

May 4th, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  513-533-2039

Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.

MINUTES

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Introductions

• ·         Present: Colleen, Evan, Jason, Joe, Dan, Paige, Mallory, Jon, Seth, Kenny, Sandy, Troy
• ·         Absent: None

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• o   n/a
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Butler
• o   Most incidents down from previous 28 days, exception is theft from autos
• ·         CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   New summer activities:
• §  Outdoor fitness & Yoga classes
• §  Youth and adult fitness (Cincy Movement)
• §  Mini-coding camps for kids (IDAP Academy)
• §  Neighborhood campout (last weekend in July)
• §  May 24th – Hoxworth Blood drive
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman     
• o   Scholl year winding down
• o   Summer scholars program – June 2^{nd -}  June 30^th (k-6)
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Last Mile Food Rescue – Olivia Cook
• o   Non-profit that works to redistribute unused food from restaurants
• o   Volunteer driver/pickup driven
• o   Deliver to registered non-profits

Real Estate Development:

• ·         RP McMurphys – George Dyer & Dave Schaff (VOTE)
• o   MOTION=  Motion to support RP McMurphys request for zoning relief to allow 2 Conditional Uses related to outdoor area as detailed in Cincinnati municipal code Section 1419-21 (e & g) with the following conditions:
• o   Amplified sound played through speakers only be permitted between 10 AM and midnight on Friday and Saturday at 10 AM and 10 PM on all other days
• o   The outdoor area may be open no later than midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2 AM Friday and Saturday
• ·         Motion: Jon
• ·         Seconded: Troy
• ·         Vote:  Yes: 10    No: 0   Abstain: 2

OCC Committees:

• ·         Beautification:
• o   Landscaping Funding – Sandy Gross (VOTE)
• §  Motion: Sandy – Approve contract for Native Roots to maintain the tree wells $2695
• §  Seconded: Joe
• §  Vote: Yes: 12    No: 0   Abstain: 0
• o   Community Gardens
• §  Decided to slow down & do planning now for next year
• o   Cleanup Event
• §  Will coordinate with team and business partners
• ·         2021 Events Discussion – Colleen Reynolds & Jon Bernier
• o   Discussed several options
• o   Will do a poll to gauge interest
• o   Discuss at next third Thursday

Approve April 15th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Motion: Dan
• ·         Seconded: Joe
• ·         Vote: Yes: 10    No: 0   Abstain: 2

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion: Jason
• ·         Seconded: Paige
• ·         Vote: Yes: 11    No: 0   Abstain: 1

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

April 15th, 2021 7:00 PM

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Minutes

Attendance:

• Present: Colleen, Joe, Dan, Mallory, Kenny, Seth, Jon, Sandy, Paige, Troy
• Missing: Jason, Evan

Approve April 6th Meeting Minutes

• Motion:
• Seconded:
• Vote:   Yes   9     No  0    Abstain  1   Absent 2

Welcome Newest Trustee: Mallory Dodd

April 6th Follow Ups:

• Biggby Coffee Variances – Potential Vote Per 4/6 Discussion
• o   Seth: Motion to support the request for variances for the Biggy Coffee project on Barrow Avenue as follows:
• §  1. A Conditional Use request to allow a drive through to be located on a corner lot
• §  2. Approve a Special Exception to allow the building to be constructed at the proposed site location which does not meet the Building Placement requirement of being constructed at the corner.
• §  3. Approval of a Special Exception to reduce the required ground floor transparency requirements from 80% on the south elevation and 30% on the west and east elevations.
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:    Yes 8  No  0  Abstain 2  Absent 2

• ·         Rookwood Place II
• o   Seth: Motion to support Rookwood Place LLC’s request for variances for the property located at 3908 Edwards Road as follows:
• §  1407-07 - Front Yard Setbacks
• ·         12’6 Proposed in lieu of 24’ Required – 11’6 Variance
• ·         (20’ base, +2’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’)
• §  1407-07 - Rear Yard Setbacks
• ·         [#5 & #6]
• ·         17’ Proposed in lieu of 26’ Required – 9’ Variance
• ·         (20’ base, +3’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’)
• §  1407-07 - Rear Yard Setbacks
• ·         [#1 - #4, #7]
• ·         2’ Proposed in lieu of 26’ Required – 24’ Variance
• ·         (20’ base, +3’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’)
• §  1423-13 - Buffer Yard
• ·         Special Exception – Proposed 6’ Fence + 3’w Planting
• ·         (in lieu of 10’ Yard required), along Subdivision East PL.
• §  1407-07 - Max Gross FAR
• ·         Proposed increase to 1.92 Max in lieu of 0.6 FAR Max
• §  1407-07 - Side Yard Setback
• ·         [N. Prop Line #4 only]
• ·         7’9 Proposed in lieu of 9’ Required – 1’3 Variance
• ·         (5’ base, +2’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’, to 10’ max)32 Variance
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:    Yes 8  No  0  Abstain 2  Absent 2

Projects:

• CRC Great American Cleanup
• o   4/24/2021 10am-2pm Oakley Rec Center
• Beautification Projects
• o   Tree Wells – Potential Vote
• o   Discussion about vendor options, use of pesticides.
• o   Sandy, Beautification chair, opted to push vote to 4 May, 2021 to allow further discussion with vendors

Discussion:

• 2021 Events – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Discussion about potential to plan an event(s) for upcoming events
• o   City issuing permits? Yes, upon review & latest restriction guidelines
• o   Think about options, will discuss further at May 4^th meeting
• §  Would have to have decision made in May to allow ample time for permits, tents, etc., most likely.
• ·         Committee Updates – If Needed
• o   Ferdinand sale – letter sent; water works has concern about lines in area; likely not be allowed to build there.
• o   Parking Overlay – city looking for community interest in exploring possibility
• §  Colleen to send letter expressing interest
• o   Recognition for local accomplishments options

New Business:

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, May 4th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, May 20th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

April 6th, 2021 7:00 PM

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Minutes

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Introductions

• Present: Colleen, Evan, Jason, Joe, Dan, Seth, Kenny, Paige, Jon
• Absent: Sandy, Troy

Community Partners:

• Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• • n/a
• Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Christine Barry
• • Most incidents down from last month with the exception of theft from autos, whch was up slightly
• CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• • Summer Camp – already full; same COVID limitations
  • Pool – will be doing swim team & junior life card
  • • Has wifi, so will be able to reserve space at pool, check in
    • Same reservation policies as last summer
    • Swim lessons will be on Saturday
  • Outdoor fitness classes, IDAP STEM classes, Abracadoodle art class, neighborhood campout events being planned for the summer
•  Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• • Principal
  • Thanked OCC for contribution for picnic benches
  • Back in full time in-person
  • Summer Scholar Program June 2 – June 30
• Oakley Library – Chris Oaks - n/a

City of Cincinnati:

• Councilmember Betsy Sundermann
• Talked about the three issues/charter amendments on the May ballot:
• Issue 1 – Corruption based, ability to hire special prosecutor
• Issue 2 – Ability to remove indicted members
• Issue 3 – Affordable Housing Amendment
• American Relief Fund
• FY budget cycle

Guests:

• Hamilton County DD Services – Ryan Braun & Diana Mairose
• • Mission & Vision: Promote/support those with developmental disabilities
  • Diana lives in Oakley (21 years) and is program advocate
  • • Chose Oakley because of bus, walkability, shopping & library
    • Can help with anyone in the community with disability needs
    • Safety issue – red car parked long time in Mio’s lot
    • Paxton & Isabella – traffic light hard to see
• Harman Najoli – Candidate for Mayor -  n/a
• Brian Gary – Candidate for Cincinnati City Council - n/a
• Jaime Castle – Candidate for Cincinnati City Council
• • Mt Washington resident
  • Works for CPS, education background
  • Family, Children, education focus. People first.

Real Estate Development:

• Biggby Coffee Presentation – Anne McBride, Mark Ayer 
• • Want to build drive thru coffee shop on site at Ridge, Alamo, and Mill Ridge
  • Asking for variances, conditional use
  • Vote tabled until 4/16/2021 so that they can have specific variance wording/requirements
  • Concerns about traffic, specifically for south bound Ridge (no left turn allowed to Alamo)
  • Trip generation analysis OK’d by DOTE
  • Consolidated Site review done, wanted more landscaping
• 3800 Ferdinand Land Sale – Seth Shaifer 
• Sunset Properties looking to purchase city land at 3800 Ferdinand
• • Is part of the walkway between Celeron & Ferdinand
  • Concerns about buyer not keeping the walkway.
  • Motion by Evan, seconded by Dan.  All approved: Consensus of board is to draft letter of No Objection with condition that buyer will maintain the walkway; Seth, Colleen, Joe will draft letter to city

OCC Committees:

• Landscaping Funding – Beautification Committee 
• • Tabled until 4/15 since Chairman not present
• American Rescue Act Opportunity – Colleen Reynolds 
• • Two projects we’d like to promote – Rec Center ($2m), Tunnel project ($500k - $1m)
  • Colleen & Joe will draft letters to be shared with city council

Approve March Meeting Minutes, March 18^th Meeting Minutes, and Financial Report

• Motion to approve: Paige
• Seconded: Jason
• Yes - 10    No - 0    Abstain - 1

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, April 15^th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, May 5^th – VIRTUAL

Board Vacancy:

• Candidate Remarks Followed By Board Executive Session – Colleen Reynolds 
• Each candidate had a couple minutes to introduce themselves.
• Board then convened Executive Session to discuss candidates and take a vote.
• Mallory Dodd was selected.

Adjourn Meeting