Discuss potential development by Sunesis on Rapid Run April 25, 2017 Rapid Run Neighbors Discuss potential development by Sunesis on Rapid Run April 25, 2017 Amanda Pessler 6749 Kentford Court 513-941-1775 (home) 513-484-4067 (cell) pesslera@fuse.net

Introduction Previous land owner passed away ~October 2016 – estate to be donated to 12 non-profits Letter from lawyer to purchase the land – non-negotiable $195K Land listed by Thieman & sold to Sunesis – March 2017 $185K Current land cannot fit 30 single family homes Sunesis proposes PUD/CUP for 30 townhouses (5 buildings with 6 attached units per building). Goal: limit # of houses, maintain greenspace adjoining our properties Please sign in – Facebook name for closed group; email address

Current Zoning Zoned A2 – 30 single family dwellings (2.5 stories high) Front yard 40ft min. Backyard 35ft min. Side yard 10ft min. (each house, so 20ft if side by side) Width 80ft min.  Acreage 14,000 ft2 min. (Note: 43560 ft2 is an acre) ~0.33 acre https://delhi.oh.us/community-development-planning-zoning-zoning- resolution-maps/ Topography & soil composition not stable for 30 homes (Hillside District) Western Wildlife Corridor did not grant easement for sewer line 

Potential Re-zoning: CUP/PUD (p. 69-72) Community Unit Plan / Planned Unit Development – compacted together to reduce setbacks Chapter XVI Sec. 160 The purpose of the CUP Overlay District is to encourage the efficient use of land and resources, promoting greater efficiency in providing public and utility services, and encouraging innovation in the planning and building of all types of development and renewal by accommodating developments which are planned so as to integrate residential use with collateral uses, and in which lot size, setback lines, yard areas, and dwelling types may be varied and modified to achieve particular design objectives and make provision for open space, common areas, utilities, public improvements, and collateral uses.  Sunesis proposal: 5 detached buildings with 6 attached units per building.

Application Process Zoning change application will 1st be submitted by Sunesis = public record; this has not happened yet (as of 4/21/2017) Design reviewed by Hamilton County Regional Planning (engineers, utilities) = unsure how much input we have here Recommendation submitted to Delhi Township Residents will be notified within 200 ft. of property for public hearing Delhi Zoning Commission approval (Charlie Fehr, Kevin Rhodes…) Board of Trustees – if approved by Zoning, then all 3 would need to vote against to overturn For appeal, then need 10% community population to sign petition to be put on ballot (referendum)

Potential Concerns – Detrimental to Surrounding Property Owners Increased Traffic – road slippage Traffic safety – road entrance Population density – narrow Rd. Alteration of steep hillside/slope – soil erosion Water discharge – flooding Natural spring – change of water flow Sewer discharge – basements Elimination of greenspace (now hill cannot absorb heavy rain) Control of groundwater – no sewers on Rapid Run Sewage tied-in? Affect us? Aesthetics – looking at the back/front/side of townhouses Aesthetics – not keeping with character of surrounding houses Decrease in property values Added crime – if lower income Development eliminates wildlife Other concerns?? Noise? What are the benefits to surrounding property owners if a PUD/CUP were developed on Rapid Run?

Additional Info Delhi Township Trustees: William Oswall, Cheryl Sieve, Rose Stertz Delhi Zoning Commission: Tom Stahlheber Delhi Community Development: Greg DeLong Trustee meetings: 2nd & last Wed. of each month 6pm 2nd floor Admin Bldg (934 Neeb Road) https://delhi.oh.us/ Please sign in – Facebook name for closed group; email address Amanda Pessler 6749 Kentford Court 513-941-1775 (home) 513-484-4067 (cell) pesslera@fuse.net