1. 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
(home)
(cell)

2. 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
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3. 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: ft2 is an acre) ~0.33 acre
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Topography & soil composition not stable for 30 homes (Hillside District)
Western Wildlife Corridor did not grant easement for sewer line 

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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?

7. 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)
Please sign in – Facebook name for closed group; address
Amanda Pessler
6749 Kentford Court
(home)
(cell)