VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
Minutes for the February 19, 2013 Meeting
Evendale Municipal Building, 10500 Reading Road, Evendale, Ohio
Attendees: President Hugh McKinnon, Jeff Albrinck, Dave Harwood, Al Pearlman, Chris Schaefer, Bob Szczur, Stiney Vonderhaar, Chris Patterson, Jack Cameron, Bob Luther, and Pam Morin
Recurring Business:
1. The minutes were approved as read with a motion made by Stiney Vonderhaar and seconded by Chris Schaefer. The motion passed with a vote of 7 yes, 0 no.
2. Economic Development Update:
a. Opening date for Menards is projected in July/August;
b. GE Aviation continues to be very busy with permit activity with our Building Department and reports that they currently have seven different engines in some stage of development –the most in their history;
c. On February 4, 2013, the Enquirer ran an article about Gold Medal Products expansion in Evendale which was a very positive testament to the Village’s business ready strategy;
d. The Evendale Surgery Center has been bought by Tri-Health and as of January 1 became the TriHealth Evendale Hospital;
e. Al. Neyer Inc. and Equity have been marketing an outlot on their eight acre and also the three acre parcels at Village Crossings, 10400 Reading Road;
f. Cincinnati Asian Market is expanding at their current location of 10400 Reading Road; and
g. Council tabled the Zoning Code revision after the third reading at last month’s meeting. Type A Day Care and Senior Housing are discussion points. Chris Schaefer expressed his desire to see Senior Housing placed in the Public Facility District. Chris Patterson and Chris Schaefer deliberated the mechanics of dealing with these final two pieces and how Council could resolve the issue. After a brisk discussion the CIC members agreed that getting the Zoning Code passed by Council was of utmost importance after the amount of time and effort many individuals have put forth in the project.
New Business:
1. Kinetic Vision has requested an Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement (EZTA) from the Hamilton County Development Corporation. Jeremy Jarrett, kinetic vision, attended the meeting and explained that they are eager to build a second building, next to their current building, with an investment of $1.4 million. This expansion is taking place one year sooner that they had projected. They currently have approximately 60 employees; with the second building they hope to double their work force within 3 – 5 years. Jeremy reported that kinetic vision significantly exceeded their 2010 EZTA requirements. The proposed recommended abatement is 75% with a term of eight years. No approval is necessary from Princeton City Schools because the abatement is under 75% and less than 10
years. Jeremy conveyed that kinetic vision is pleased with their location and likes the mixed use development. They will be appearing at the March 12, 2013 Evendale Council meeting for their recommendation of the tax abatement. The Hamilton County Commissioners will consider approving kinetic vision’s application on March 27, 2013.
Stiney Vonderhaar made and Dave Harwood seconded a recommendation to Council to review and recommend the proposed EZTA to the Hamilton County Commissioners. The motion passed with a 7 yes, 0 no vote.
Other Business:
1. Chris Schaefer presented the discussion of land acquisition of three adjoining properties - 9730, 9746, and 9766 Reading Road which Council considered at their February 12th meeting. Chris stated that Council Member John Ranz had asked at the Council meeting if the property purchases had been run by CIC, so Chris was bringing the discussion to CIC.
Council is considering purchasing these adjacent properties so they can be consolidated and possibly subdivided into marketable parcels, making the properties more attractive to develop. Currently they are TLC Landscaping, a residential home, and the Operating Engineer’s Union Hall. TLC and the house are actually 3 parcels which, if joined, make a much bigger and rectangular lot. This could eventually be joined with the Union Hall property if market conditions dictate. TLC and the Union Hall came on the market individually and basically at the same time. The residential home has an elderly resident who was recently moved to a nursing facility and the children are interested in selling. The house is unlikely to garner much interest as a standalone and is an island in the general commercial
district.
Chris Patterson questioned why the Village is interested in these properties at this time. He feels that we should see if these properties sell in the open market. Hugh McKinnon stated that we currently have more attractive properties on Reading Road that are not being actively marketed. Bob Szczur expressed that CIC’s discussion should have occurred before an open discussion in front of Council and appearing in the Enquirer. He is unsure what action CIC is being asked to take on the matter. He feels that if CIC is in charge of developing vacant properties, CIC should be actively involved in the purchasing of properties. He stated that there should be collaboration between Council and CIC with the same goal in purchasing and developing properties. CIC agrees in principal of Council’s strategies
to combine smaller lots into 2 – 4 acres lots for ease in development.
With the Master Plan in place and the zoning code revision almost completed, Evendale is on the verge to move forward in land development.
Hugh suggested that Council give CIC authority to develop vacant properties. CIC has the ability to move quicker than Council and real estate deals typically need to move quickly. He recommended that Council set guidelines on acceptable development parameters on whichever properties they see fit. Hugh stressed that he would expect no obstacles from Council once the CIC is given their marching orders. Chris Schaefer said that he would coordinate with Tim Burke to get the property legislation in front of Council for them to consider this option.
The next meeting is Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 7:30 AM in the Municipal Building.
Dave Harwood made and Bob Szczur seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed with a 6 yes, 0 no vote. Jeff Albrinck was excused early from the meeting.
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