3-story townhome development proposed for historic district deemed not “appropriate”

A six-unit, 3-story townhome that is proposed by local builder John Hill Construction

Loveland, Ohio – A six-unit, 3-story townhome development proposed by local builder John Hill Construction, to be located at 200 Railroad Avenue within the Historic Preservation District Boundaries, was determined to be “inappropriate” for the neighborhood on Wednesday, March 5. The proposed townhomes were to be adjacent to existing cottage-style homes and Nisbet Park on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland. The proposed project encompasses two vacant parcels consisting of .229 acres.

A meeting was held by the Historic Preservation and Planning Commission, who voted unanimously, to reject the proposal.

The Commission recently approved the demolition of an existing historic home on the site.

These LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos are from the meeting. The first is the presentation made by the construction company about their proposed project. The second is the public comments made during the meeting. The third video is the discussion of the Commission and their rationale for deeming the project “inappropriate” for the immediate neighborhood.