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The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 11^th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance requests:

Variance Application:

Applicant: Alfred and Margaret Siegfried

Owner: Alfred and Margaret Siegfried

Address: 88 Howe Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-019-00-00-015-001

Zoned: R-3

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to allow for a non-conforming lot. The lot is currently .78 acres, and they would like to convey a portion to an adjacent neighbor, reducing the size of their lot to .4590 acres. The requirement in the R-3 District is .5 acres, and the applicant is requesting a variance of .041 acres. Resolution Section 305.03 (A.) Minimum Lot Area: One-half (1/2) acre, exclusive of road right-of-way. 

Variance Application:

Applicant: Ridgewood Contracting Inc.

Owner: McNeil Farm

Address: 5089 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-002-00-00-003-000

Zoned: L-I

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to construct a third accessory structure on their property. The Zoning Resolution allows for two accessory structures per lot. Resolution Section 510.03 (A.) Except as otherwise specified in Resolution, all lots shall be permitted a maximum of two accessory buildings or structures in association with a principal building. 

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing. 

The board of trustees will hold a special meeting on 2/25/26 at 2 PM to discuss board approval of the 2026 Budget and other pertinent township business. 

The board of trustees will be holding four public hearings on March 2nd, 2026, starting at 6:20 PM.

The first public hearing at 6:20 PM will be to discuss amendments to Chapter 10, Definitions, to clarify the definition of building height and to create a new definition for eave.

The second public hearing at 6:30 PM will be to discuss the creation of Appendix F, Lighting Standards.

The third public hearing at 6:40 PM will discuss an amendment to Section 304.02(B) to remove #8, Planned Residential Developments, and to make the necessary updates to Appendices C and E to reflect the removal.

The fourth public hearing at 6:50 PM will discuss an amendment to Section 400.10(B) to remove #51, Institutions for Human Medical Care, including, but not limited to, Hospitals, Clinics, Mental Health Care Facilities, and Nursing Homes. 

BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE REGARDING 2026 ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS:

Please be advised, the Brimfield Township Zoning Commission will hold public meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Brimfield Town Hall, 1333 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield Township, Ohio, 44240. Meeting agendas can be found at https://brimfieldohio.gov/198/Zoning-Commission. The approved meeting schedule for 2026 is as follows:

January 8, 2026

February 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

April 9, 2026

May 14, 2026

June 11, 2026

July 9, 2026

August 13, 2026

September 10, 2026

October 8, 2026

November 12, 2026

December 10, 2026

Questions may be directed to Economic Development and Zoning Specialist Kayla Nealon at knealon@brimfieldohio.gov or (330) 548-1865.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, December 17^th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance requests:

Variance Application: (CONTINUED)

Applicant: Rama Tika Management LLC

Owner: Vaibhav Patel

Address: 1039 Riviera Way, Macedonia, OH, 44056

Parcel: 04-032-10-00-001-006

Zoned: H-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to the number of parking spaces. 129 spaces are required and 118 are being requested. Resolution Section 600.10 (C) (5) Hotel/Motel, Bed and Breakfast – 1 space for each guest room, plus 1 space for each employee.

Variance Application: (CONTINUED)

Applicant: Rama Tika Management LLC

Owner: Vaibhav Patel

Address: 1039 Riviera Way, Macedonia, OH, 44056

Parcel: 04-032-10-00-001-006

Zoned: H-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to the percentage of required interior parking lot landscaping. The requirement is 10% and the applicant is requesting to install 5% interior landscaping. Resolution Section 800.12 (A) (3) (b) (1) No less than ten (10) percent of the interior of parking areas shall be landscaped. This is necessary to break up the visual expansiveness of lots and to reduce glare and heat. Amounts greater than ten (10) percent interior landscaping may be necessary to effectively shade the parking lot, reduce the impact of noise and fumes as well as the visual impact of glare, headlights, and/or parking lot lights from the public right of way and from adjoining properties.

Variance Application: (CONTINUED)

Applicant: Rama Tika Management LLC

Owner: Vaibhav Patel

Address: 1039 Riviera Way, Macedonia, OH, 44056

Parcel: 04-032-10-00-001-006

Zoned: H-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to the number of parking spaces between each landscape island. Landscape islands are to be located every 10 to 15 parking spaces and the applicant is requesting them every 29 spaces. Resolution Section 800.12 (A) (3) (b)(1) (b) Provide landscaped islands a minimum of nine (9) feet wide between every ten to fifteen (10-15) spaces that shall include shade trees. There shall be one shade tree planted and maintained on every island.  

Conditional Use Application:

Applicant: Pavlick & Reppas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Owner: LTC Brimfield LLC

Address: 30050 Chargin Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124

Parcel: 04-005-00-00-039-000

Zoned: I-C

Conditional Use Request: Applicant is requesting conditional use approval for an oral and maxillofacial surgery center to be located on State Route 43, south of Tamarack Ridge. Resolution Section 311.02 (B) (g) Institutions for human medical care, such as but not limited to hospitals, clinics, mental health care facilities and nursing homes, subject to the provisions of Chapter 4 and Section 400.10.B subsections 6, 14, and 51.

Variance Application:

Applicant: Pavlick & Reppas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Owner: LTC Brimfield LLC

Address: 30050 Chagrin Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124

Parcel: 04-005-00-00-039-000

Zoned: I-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to the overall acreage of the site. The proposed site is 1.94 acres. Resolution Section 400.10.B (51) (B) Unless a greater acreage is specified in the district requirements, the site shall be comprised of a minimum of two (2) acres, exclusive of road right-of-way.

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

The Board of Trustees will hold two public hearings on 12/10/25.

The first, at 7:30 AM, will be to review amendments to Section 510.07, Driveways.

The second at 7:40 AM  will be to review amendments to Section 311.02(B) and Appendix E to add uses that are included in Section 311.01 (Purpose), but not in Section 311.02 (Uses) or Appendix E, and also to add uses currently listed in Section 310.02 (B) that are not listed in Appendix E.

Click below to review the amendments to be discussed. 

Public Hearing Documents

Zoning Commission Public Hearings – November 13^th, beginning at 6:30pm

• Amendment to Section 510.07 Driveways to clarify approved material requirements
• Amendments to Section 311.02 (B) and Appendix E to add uses that are included in Section 311.01 (Purpose), but not in Section 311.02 (Uses) or Appendix E, and to add uses currently listed in Section 310.02  (B) that are not listed in Appendix E.

Agendas and supplemental documentation for these hearings are available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/198/Zoning-Commission. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.

The next Board of Trustees Regular meeting initially scheduled for 11/12 has been rescheduled to 11/10 at 8:00 AM.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 15^th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance request:

Conditional Use Variance Application:

Applicant: Carl and Shannon Brown

Owner: Carl and Shannon Brown

Address: 2250 Old Forge Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-062-00-00-011-000

Zoned: R-1

Conditional Use Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a conditional use variance to operate a home-based business of a motor vehicle repair shop in a residential area.   Resolution Section 400.10 (B) 50. D. Prohibited Home Based Businesses. The following types of home-based businesses are specifically prohibited due to their potential impacts to the residential area: 3. Motor vehicle repair shops. 

Variance Application:

Applicant: Electrify America – Brenda Pearce

Owner: Menard, Inc.

Address: 2003 Edmund Halley Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA, 20191

Parcel: 04-036-00-00-017-005

Zoned: I-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to allow for construction of 21 electric vehicle charging stations in front of a building (Menards – 4161 Maplecrest Parkway).   Resolution Section 510.03 (A) Except as otherwise specified in this Resolution, all lots shall be permitted a maximum of two accessory buildings or structures in association with a principal building provided that: (b.) It shall be located in the rear yard area of a lot.

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 17^th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance request:

Variance Application:

Applicant: Ellet Neon Sales and Service – Tom Yankovich

Owner: The Village of Saint Edward – Megan Bright

Address: 49 Brimfield Ridge Circle, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-036-00-00-001-013

Zoned: I-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to allow for construction of 40 square foot sign; a variance of 8 square feet.   Resolution Section 700.13 C (2) (1) Monument sign to identify a non-residential use establishment: Sign face shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

The following Trustee Public Hearings have been scheduled for Wednesday, September 3^rd at 7:30am and 7:45am at the Brimfield Township Townhall located at 1333 Tallmadge Road, Kent, OH 44240.

• 7:30am - Amendments to Chapter 7, Signs,  to update the Zoning Resolution
• 7:45am - Amendments to Chapter 3, Zoning Districts and Regulations, and Appendix E to clarify the ties between the uses listed in Chapter 3 to those in Appendix E

Agendas and supplemental documentation can be found here: https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/AgendaCenter

All Trustee Meetings are live streamed here if you are unable to attend: https://www.youtube.com/@brimfield-township/streams

Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 20^th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance request:

 Variance Application:

Applicant: Josh and Brittany Goldner

Owner: Josh and Brittany Goldner

Address: 2313 Cranberry Creek Road, Ravenna, OH 44266

Parcel: 04-027-10-00-058-072

Zoned: R-3

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to allow for construction of a fence within an easement.  Resolution Section 510.01 (F) (2) Construction in Easements: Within these easements, no permanent building or structure shall be placed or permitted which may damage or which may interfere with the installation, operation, and maintenance of such utilities or which may change the normal direction of flow of drainage channels within the easement.  

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 16th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance requests:

Variance Application (CONTINUED):

Applicant: Loudan Klein, Granger Property Development LLC

Owner: Drug Mart (Kristy Carter)

Address: 211 Commerce Drive, Media, OH 44256

Parcel: 04-032-00-00-052-000

Zoned: T-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting six variances to allow for a temporary off-premise sign for the Villas at Wyles Farm apartment homes.  The variances being requested are as follows:

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. a. An off-premise sign shall not be permitted within 20 feet of the right-of-way line of any street or highway.  Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the road right-of-way, for a variance of 2’ ¼”.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. b An off-premise sign shall be setback a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from the right-of-way of the intersection of any public roads, as measured from the edge of the nearest road right-of-way to the nearest portion of the off-premise sign. Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the road right-of-way, for a variance of 482’ ¼’.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. C. Required Spacing between Signs: An off-premise sign shall not be erected any nearer than one-thousand (1,000) feet from any other off-premise sign or an on-premise ground sign, as measured from the base of each sign. The Brimfield Historical Society sign is closest in proximity to the proposed location of the off-premise sign at 127’ away. A variance of 873’ is being requested.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. g. Other Setbacks: An off-premise sign shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet from all other property lines, as measured from the nearest lot line to the nearest portion of the off-premise sign. Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the property line, for a variance of 32’ ¼”.

Resolution Section 700.12 A. 2.1. Sign face shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Applicant is requesting a 21-square-foot sign with two faces, requiring a variance of 30 square feet. 

Resolution Section 700.12 A. 2. 2. Overall height shall be no greater than six (6) feet. Applicant is proposing a 9’ 7” tall sign, requiring a variance of 3’ 6”. 

Variance Application:

Applicant: Cody Roosa

Owner: Cody Roosa

Address: 2033 Lynn Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-026-00-00-003-001

Zoned: R-2

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to allow for construction of an accessory building in the front yard.  Resolution Section 510.03 (A) (3) It shall not be located in the front yard area of a lot.  

Variance Application:

Applicant: Schafers Woods, LLC

Owner: Schafers Woods, LLC

Address: 11685 Cleveland Avenue NW, Uniontown, OH 44685

Parcel: 04-031-00-00-017-000, 04-031-00-00-010-000

Zoned: R-3 and R-4

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to the 15’ sideyard setback requirement on the properties located at 1563 and 1669 Tallmadge Road.  This would allow for a sideyard setback of 10’; a variance of 5’.  Resolution Section 400.10 (B) (56) (L.) (5.) Principal Building Spacing Requirements.   

Variance Application:

Applicant: Schafers Woods, LLC

Owner: Schafers Woods, LLC

Address: 11685 Cleveland Avenue NW, Uniontown, OH 44685

Parcel: 04-031-00-00-017-000, 04-031-00-00-010-000

Zoned: R-3 and R-4

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to the 15’ sideyard setback from open space requirement on the properties located at 1563 and 1669 Tallmadge Road.  This would allow for a sideyard setback from open space of 10’; a variance of 5’.  Resolution Section 400.10 (B) (56) (L.) (3.) Setback From Restricted Open Space.    

Variance Application:

Applicant: Schafers Woods, LLC

Owner: Schafers Woods, LLC

Address: 11685 Cleveland Avenue NW, Uniontown, OH 44685

Parcel: 04-031-00-00-017-000, 04-031-00-00-010-000

Zoned: R-3 and R-4

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to the 35’ building separation requirement on the properties located at 1563 and 1669 Tallmadge Road.  This would allow for a building separation of 20’; a variance of 15’.  Resolution Section 400.10 (B) (56) (L.) (5.) Principal Building Spacing Requirements.   

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

A special trustee meeting will be held on 6/16/25 at 8 a.m. in the board meeting room to discuss the budget & general fund adjustments.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 18^th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance requests:

Variance Application (CONTINUED):

Applicant: Loudan Klein, Granger Property Development LLC

Owner: Drug Mart (Kristy Carter)

Address: 211 Commerce Drive, Media, OH 44256

Parcel: 04-032-00-00-052-000

Zoned: T-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting six variances to allow for a temporary off-premise sign for the Villas at Wyles Farm apartment homes. The variances being requested are as follows:

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. a. An off-premise sign shall not be permitted within 20 feet of the right-of-way line of any street or highway.  Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the road right-of-way, for a variance of 2’ ¼”.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. b An off-premise sign shall be setback a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from the right-of-way of the intersection of any public roads, as measured from the edge of the nearest road right-of-way to the nearest portion of the off-premise sign. Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the road right-of-way, for a variance of 482’ ¼’.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. C. Required Spacing between Signs: An off-premise sign shall not be erected any nearer than one-thousand (1,000) feet from any other off-premise sign or an on-premise ground sign, as measured from the base of each sign. The Brimfield Historical Society sign is closest in proximity to the proposed location of the off-premise sign at 127’ away. A variance of 873’ is being requested.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. g. Other Setbacks: An off-premise sign shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet from all other property lines, as measured from the nearest lot line to the nearest portion of the off-premise sign. Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the property line, for a variance of 32’ ¼”.

Resolution Section 700.12 A. 2.1. Sign face shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Applicant is requesting a 21-square-foot sign with two faces, requiring a variance of 30 square feet. 

Resolution Section 700.12 A. 2. 2. Overall height shall be no greater than six (6) feet. Applicant is proposing a 9’ 7” tall sign, requiring a variance of 3’ 6”. 

Variance Application:

Applicant: Deborah Patterson White

Owner: Deborah Patterson White

Address: 4440 Edson Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-023-00-00-067-000

Zoned: R-2

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to allow for construction of a pole building in the front yard. Resolution Section 510.03 (A) (3) It shall not be located in the front yard area of a lot. 

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 21^st at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance requests:

Variance Application:

Applicant: Loudan Klein, Granger Property Development LLC

Owner: Drug Mart (Kristy Carter)

Address: 211 Commerce Drive, Media, OH 44256

Parcel: 04-032-00-00-052-000

Zoned: T-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting six variances to allow for a temporary off-premise sign for the Villas at Wyles Farm apartment homes.  The variances being requested are as follows:

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. a. An off-premise sign shall not be permitted within 20 feet of the right-of-way line of any street or highway.  Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the road right-of-way, for a variance of 2’ ¼”.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. b An off-premise sign shall be setback a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from the right-of-way of the intersection of any public roads, as measured from the edge of the nearest road right-of-way to the nearest portion of the off-premise sign. Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the road right-of-way, for a variance of 482’ ¼’.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. C. Required Spacing between Signs: An off-premise sign shall not be erected any nearer than one-thousand (1,000) feet from any other off-premise sign or an on-premise ground sign, as measured from the base of each sign. The Brimfield Historical Society sign is closest in proximity to the proposed location of the off-premise sign at 127’ away. A variance of 873’ is being requested.

Resolution Section 700.14 B. 1. g. Other Setbacks: An off-premise sign shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet from all other property lines, as measured from the nearest lot line to the nearest portion of the off-premise sign. Applicant is proposing the sign to be located 17’ 11 ¾” from the property line, for a variance of 32’ ¼”.

Resolution Section 700.12 A. 2.1. Sign face shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Applicant is requesting a 21-square-foot sign with two faces, requiring a variance of 30 square feet. 

Resolution Section 700.12 A. 2. 2. Overall height shall be no greater than six (6) feet. Applicant is proposing a 9’ 7” tall sign, requiring a variance of 3’ 6”. 

The meeting agenda is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/197/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

• An amendment to Section 540 (Temporary Use Permits). The amendment would be added to the end of the existing text in Section 540.00 (c.) (1.)  and will read “Only one temporary vendor per parcel/business shall be permitted at a time within ninety days, with a maximum of two vendors per parcel/business per year.” 
• An amendment to Appendix E regarding Temporary Use Permits. The amendment would separate Temporary Uses, Food Trucks, and Vendor Sales and Temporary Vendor Streets into two lines, an assigning permitted and conditionally permitted uses in certain districts.
• An amendment to Section 510.9 B (Parking and Storage of Vehicles and Trailers). The amendment would state the following “B. Including, but not limited to, one (1) of the following: boat, trailer, jet ski, snowmobile, commercial vehicle, or recreational vehicle may be stored in a yard of a residentially zoned property, however, it must be located wholly within the side or rear property and five (5) feet from all property lines.”
• An Amendment to Section 505.00 D (Prohibited Uses). The amendment is following a recommendation from the Township Trustees and would read “8.  Adult-use cannabis operators as defined by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780 and related State regulations.  This section is not intended to restrict the activity currently protected by Ohio Revised Code § 3780.25(G).”

Agendas for these hearings are available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/198/Zoning-Commission. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.  

The April 30th Regular Trustee meeting has been cancelled, and a replacement meeting has not been scheduled at this time.  The updated meeting schedule is listed below.