Public Meeting History
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December 3, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Board of Trustees held their final monthly meeting of 2024 to discuss township business, 2025 road projects, and pending annexation of township properties into the City of Findlay.
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November 5, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting to discuss township business.
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October 1, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting to discuss township business. During the meeting, the trustees approved a motion to formally oppose the proposed annexation of 3 properties within the township into the City of Findlay.
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September 9, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Public Hearing
The Allen Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing on an update to their proposed zoning map. A proposed industrial zone in the northeast of the township was changed to an agricultural zone. The board unaimously approved the changes and accepted the proposed zoning resolution.
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September 3, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting to discuss township business.
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August 22, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission met to discuss a change to the zoning map requested by the Allen Township Trustees. The Zoning Commission approved the changes after a short discussion.
August 13, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting for an executive session with members of the Allen Township Zoning Commission to prepare for a court hearing for the lawsuit.
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August 12, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission met in an executive session to review an ongoing lawsuit. The commission then approved Chairman John Timmerman to sign a partial settlement agreement.
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August 7, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting. After an executive session, the trustees voted to accept a partial settlement agreement in ongoing litigation. They took questions from the public on the decision, and then voted to modify the zoning map to amend the area of industrial zoning along the north east end of the township.
August 6, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Public Hearing
The Allen Township Board of Trustees, along with members of the Allen Township Zoning Commission, held a public hearing on the proposed Allen Township zoning resolution. They answered questions from the community, and then passed a motion to take all community input into consideration to make a decision at the next township trustee meeting.
August 5, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Board of Trustees had a special meeting to discuss pending litigation in executive session.
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July 24, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission discussed upcoming public meetings regarding the proposed zoning resolution that will take place at the Hancock Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 31st. They also highlighted the Allen Township Trustees’ public hearing on Tuesday, August 6th, at Van Buren High School before answering questions from a township resident in attendance.
July 12, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission held an emergency meeting to discuss pending litigation while in executive session.
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July 5, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Public Hearing
The Zoning Commission held a public hearing on July 5th to hear public comments on the proposed zoning resolution. After public comment, board members agreed to attach a list of amendments to be added to the resolution by the Allen Township Trustees. The Zoning Commission then approved their zoning book to be sent to the township trustees.
July 3, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission answered a question from the audience on noncompliant properties in a proposed business district, then the Commission made final material edits to the proposed zoning resolution and prepared the meeting room for the the zoning commission public hearing on July 5th at 6:30 p.m.
July 2, 2024 – Allen Township Trustees Meeting
During their regularly scheduled meeting, the Allen Township Trustees took care of monthly administrative duties, went into executive session to discuss ongoing litigation with the township lawyer, and answered questions from the audience on the upcoming zoning commission public hearing on July 5th at 6:30 p.m.
June 27, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission reviewed and discussed the information distributed by The E Allen on the proposed zoning resolution. Members of the zoning commission discussed the roles they will fulfill at the upcoming July 5th public hearing and scheduled a placeholder meeting for Wednesday, July 24th.
June 20, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission discussed the need for volunteers for the July 5th Public Hearing. They then reviewed and made clerical changes to the proposed Allen Township Zoning Resolution
June 13, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission reviewed recent changes and finalized plans for a July 5th public hearing to receive public input on the proposed Allen Township Zoning Resolution.
June 5, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
June 4, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
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June 4, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
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June 1, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
May 30, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
May 23, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission meeting on May 23, 2024, focused on reviewing and editing the definitions in the upcoming zoning book. They also began reviewing and editing information in the residential and business zoning sections.
May 20, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The commissioners reviewed the section involving borrow pits and ponds. They also reviewed an area map and discussed the zoning of wind turbines.
May 16, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission met in regular session. The Commission reviewed sections from Article 15, General Provisions, from the Allen Township Zoning Commission and Hancock County, Ohio, Proposed Zoning Resolution. Topics included Board of Zoning Appeals, Changes and Amendments, Interpretations and Enforcement. Work was done on the map to determine the location of the proposed districts. The Commission also went into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation.
May 13, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission met in regular session. The Commission reviewed Artificial Ponds, Borrow Pits, and the duties of the zoning inspector.
May 9, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
Completed discussion regarding solar project setbacks and zoning concerns and completed the wind turbine ordinance review.
May 7, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission met in regular session. The Commission discussed solar energy. The Commission also went into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation.
May 2, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission started discussions on solar setbacks and zoning concerns. They also completed discussions on energy storage setbacks and zoning concerns.
April 29, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Allen Township Zoning Commission met in regular session. The Commission discussed Signs and Fences.
April 25, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission discussed the scope of planned unit developments (PUDs) and general provisions.
April 22, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission discussed zoning resolution definitions, as provided by Hancock County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Cindy Land. The Commission also discussed industrial districts (specifically light industrial & general industrial districts) and general provisions.
April 18, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission discussed business districts and determined B1, B2 & B3 would be kept separate.
April 15, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. They primarily discussed business districts and how they should be treated. Historical maps of zoning and current land use maps were shared.
April 11, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. They discussed zoning for residential properties. They eliminated the R2 district from the prior ordinance. There was a significant discussion about lot size, house size, and setbacks.
April 9, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission met it a regular meeting to begin discussing the proposed ordinance. They worked on the definitions. Significant time was spent on the definition of building. They briefly took public comments.
April 2, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
Editorial Commentary: The E Allen has no idea what happened at the first Zoning Commission meeting. We were physically present. We were recording. We were 10 feet away. But, the newly appointed zoning commission members employed tactics making it nearly impossible to discern what was said. The commission clearly coordinated with supporters in the room to block the camera and to keep the room at nearly 80dB for an hour so they could hide their deliberations from the public.
Residents deserve to observe the public process that decides how their land can be used. Public meetings should not happen at 80dB. We are not even sure when their next meeting is because it was so hard to hear (again, from 10 feet away). We encourage you to try to watch the video for yourselves.
April 2, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
Meeting Summary: The Allen Township Trustees met for a regular meeting. They approved minutes and payables. They approved a roads project design. They received regular reports. They approved up to $20,000 for a hole repair due to a tile issue. They then went into executive session to discuss litigation. They came back out and were informed that the petition for zoning had been challenged. They approved a zoning resolution that was modified to say that regardless of the petition determination they were using their authority to approve beginning the zoning process (without any debate or discussion). They then appointed a five-member zoning commission (without any debate or discussion). When questioned about how the five members were selected, they were unable to articulate a clear answer other than “we decided”. Public comments were accepted. The meeting was adjourned.
March 5, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
At the Allen Township Trustee meeting on March 5, 2024 the Allen Township trustees accepted a petition to start the process to zone Allen Township and create a zoning Commission. The petition was certified by the Board of Elections. The Trustees stated that because they received a valid and certified petition, they were required to start the process to zone Allen Township. The Trustees stated that they were accepting volunteers to be on a Zoning Commission and they would appoint the Commission members at their upcoming April 2, 2024 meeting. The trustees also said that they would hold the first Zoning Commission meeting after the Township Trustees’ April 2, 2024 meeting. The Trustees went into Executive Session to discuss the pending One Energy litigation.
February 6, 2024 – Allen Township Trustee Meeting
The Township Trustees held a regular meeting. They put several standing purchase orders in place and paid several bills. They received reports on Township operations. Then, on the advice of counsel, they adopted a new Open Meetings Act resolution after counsel stated they were unable to locate the previous resolution from 1996. The Trustees then adjourned into executive session to discuss Open Meetings Act litigation. After the Executive Session, they withdrew the previous resolutions related to establishing a zoning commission and zoning ordinance. Trustees advised the public they could submit a petition to start the zoning process. Trustees then took questions and comments from the public.
January 28, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission met at 6 PM on Sunday. Immediately after starting the meeting the Assistant Prosecutor advised them that she received notice on Friday that the Township had been sued by One Energy who had alleged the Township failed to follow the correct public procedures when it started the zoning process. The Zoning Commission canceled the meeting and the following Zoning Commission meeting on 2/4/24. The Assistant Prosecutor advised that the Township Trustees would deal with the lawsuit and determine the path forward at the regular Trustee meeting on February 6th.
January 17, 2024 – Allen Township Zoning Commission Meeting
The Zoning Commission held its first meeting. They elected a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a Secretary. They introduced themselves. They were advised on the process going forward by the Assistant Prosecutor. The newly elected Chairman provided a brief explanation to the public that the Commission was focused on using zoning to ensure that everyone was a “Good Neighbor”. They set a schedule with the intent of moving as fast as possible. They decided that their next several meetings would be on Sunday afternoons at 6PM. The Assistant Prosecutor advised them of the open meeting rules and the need to not deliberate privately. The Commission took 20 minutes of public comment at the end of the meeting.