The developer of the proposed mixed-use sports project next to Summit Park, which was passed last month by the Blue Ash Planning Commission 4-0, has sent a memo to the City in an effort to address the conditions the Planning Commission places on their approval.

The Planning Commission placed five conditions on their approval:

• Parking management plan
• Economic analysis
• Detailed description of event authority
• Traffic Study
• Community engagement plan

You can read the original submission to the Planning Commission, a memo from City Staff, and the memo from the developer here.

The City Council meets this Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. There will be a public hearing about this project soon after the meeting begins. Everyone is welcome to speak. As you are considering what you might say, please remember that all of the Council Members are reasonable people and I believe each of us is working for nothing other than what is best for the City.

The developers proposing to build a mixed-use stadium project on private land next to Summit Park have submitted their formal proposal to the city. It will be (that’s a link to the agenda) considered at the Thursday, April 3 meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal & Safety Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

Note: The Planning Commission meetings are not a public hearing. Everyone is welcome to attend but there will not be an opportunity for residents to make statements. One reason that I will be attending is to see the full presentation by the developer and hear the questions asked by commissioners.

The Commission can recommend Council approve or deny the proposed plan. They can also table it or ask for modifications. Once the Commission sends its recommendation to Council, it will be considered at two City Council meetings. There will be a public hearing before at the second meeting where anyone who would like to will be invited to share their thoughts with Council.