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  • [TONIGHT] Agenda and details of BZA hearing on six-unit, 3-story townhome

    [TONIGHT] Agenda and details of BZA hearing on six-unit, 3-story townhome

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

    Loveland, Ohio – On March 5, 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. 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.

    The Historic Preservation and Planning Commission voted unanimously, to reject Hill’s proposal. (3-story townhome development proposed for historic district deemed not “appropriate”)

    The developer has now appealed the denial, to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The case will be heard tonight at City Hall at 5:30 PM.

    In the below agenda for tonight’s meeting you can read the details of the development proposal and the reasons John Hill believes the planning commission erred in ruling his request to build the townhomes was “inappropriate” for the neighborhood.

    FOR BACKGROUND:

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

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  • Denial of six-unit 3-story townhome development in Historic Downtown is appealed

    Denial of six-unit 3-story townhome development in Historic Downtown is appealed

    Loveland, Ohio – On March 5, 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. 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.

    The Historic Preservation and Planning Commission voted unanimously, to reject Hill’s proposal. (3-story townhome development proposed for historic district deemed not “appropriate”)

    The developer has now appealed the denial, to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The case will be heard at City Hall on Monday, April 21 at 5:30 PM.

    The public will be heard and comments can be submitted to the City’s zoning and economic development department by emailing ewisby@lovelandoh.gov or questions can be asked by calling 513-707-1450.

    BACKGROUND

    3-story townhome development proposed for historic district deemed not “appropriate”
    Infuse Holdings back with “take two” of townhomes on Loveland Bike…
    Six, three-story apartments proposed adjacent to Nisbet Park on Loveland Bike…

    Demolition of historic home in Loveland’s Historic District under appeal

     

    A Call for Transparency in Loveland City Government

     

    Demolition of home in Loveland Historic District causing uproar

     

    “Pitchforks and torches”: Mayor gets heated while discussing demolition in Historic…

     

    BZA dismisses appeal making way for demolition of historic home

     

    Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Wednesday to decide fate of…
  • 3-story townhome development proposed for historic district deemed not “appropriate”

    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.

    [pdf-embedder url=”https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Agenda-Wednesday-March-5-2025.pdf” title=”Agenda – Wednesday, March 5, 2025″]

  • Infuse Holdings back with “take two” of townhomes on Loveland Bike Trail

    Infuse Holdings back with “take two” of townhomes on Loveland Bike Trail

    Loveland, Ohio – Developer Infuse Holdings, LLC is on the agenda for the March 5 meeting of the City of Loveland Historic Preservation and Planning Commission. They have applied for a “Certificate of Appropriateness” for the construction of a six-unit, residential development in Historic Downtown. The proposed project is to be located at 200 Railroad Avenue, with three units facing Railroad Avenue, Nisbet Park, and the Loveland Bike Trail, and three units facing First Street. This is within the city’s Historic Preservation District Boundaries.

    The meeting will be at City Hall on Wednesday, March 5th at 6 PM.

    BACKGROUND:

    Demolition of home in Loveland Historic District causing uproar

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    Demolition of historic home in Loveland’s Historic District under appeal

    Six, three-story apartments proposed adjacent to Nisbet Park on Loveland Bike…

    [pdf-embedder url=”https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Agenda-Wednesday-March-5-2025.pdf” title=”Agenda – Wednesday, March 5, 2025″]

  • Six, three-story apartments proposed adjacent to Nisbet Park on Loveland Bike Trail

    Six, three-story apartments proposed adjacent to Nisbet Park on Loveland Bike Trail

    Loveland, Ohio – A six-unit, 3-story apartment development to be located on Railroad Avenue, with three units facing Railroad Avenue and three facing first Street is proposed adjacent to Nisbet Park on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland. Roof decks are part of the design. The apartments are proposed by John Hill Construction.

    The proposed project encompasses two parcels, one a vacant parcel, and another with an existing single story residential structure.

    Rear view of parcels
    Existing home to be demolished

    Read the proposal as presented to the Historic Preservation and Planning Commission Meeting.

    [pdf-embedder url=”https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-06-26-Historic-Preservation-and-Planning-Commission-Full-Agenda-1822.pdf” title=”2024-06-26 Historic Preservation and Planning Commission – Full Agenda-1822″]

  • Join Us for Road to Health!

    Join Us for Road to Health!

    Loveland, Ohio – Join us for the 3rd annual Health & Wellness Expo presented by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance. This event focuses on all aspects of health: physical, mental, financial, senior care and more.

    Saturday Jul 27
    9 AM until Noon

    Nisbet Park in Historic Downtown

    Visitors will explore a variety of health-related vendor booths, live fitness classes, and more.

    There will be on-site Mammograms, assessments, samples giveaways, and more.

    This event is free to attend and is great for all ages.

    Vendors are encouraged to have giveaways at their booth.

    Vendors Register HERE!

  • Photo Essay: Loveland Bike Trail Bridge construction update

    Photo Essay: Loveland Bike Trail Bridge construction update

    Loveland, Ohio – Word on the site yesterday as bridge parts were being bolted in place is that construction is on schedule for a May reopening of the Loveland Bike Trail bridge in Historic Downtown Loveland. The old railroad bridge that had been used for decades to carry bikers, runners, bladders, and walkers over O’Bannon Creek is being replaced with a new span.

    All photos are © David Miller/Loveland Magazine 2024.

     

  • The “best dad ever” needs help to maintain the Special Neat Treats ice cream truck

    The “best dad ever” needs help to maintain the Special Neat Treats ice cream truck

    Tuesday, August 22 from 5-7 PM at Nisbet Park

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Some of you may be familiar with Special Neat Treats whose focus is to supply jobs for people with special needs while selling Special Neat Treats.

    Loveland dad Joel Wegener is using the ice cream business he founded to give back to his community and create a career path for his children. Two of his children help out on the truck, Son Josh and daughter Mary Kate.

    Mary Kate told Today Show’s Craig Melvin in October of 2021, that she’s looking forward to “always” working on the truck and said that Wagener was “the best dad ever.”

    Joel told Melvin that he hopes that Josh and Mary Kate can keep helping him sell ice cream for a long time. Of course it’s not all that, but a way to lead the children to a life of independent living.

    Wagener started operating an ice cream truck in April 2021 and it sorely needs some repairs.

    In May, the engine blew on their main ice cream truck and the

    second truck they purchased needed major repairs. Because they are good people doing good things we want to help them cover the repair expenses so they can keep working with their kids and serving the community.

    Class of 95

    Come down to Nisbet Park next Tuesday for live music with Tim Anderson and Ryan Crabb of Class of 95.

    There will be photo ops with characters, raffles, and of course – ice cream!

    The Wicked Pickle next door to the park is doing a $5 drink special.

    Mary Kate can’t keep helping her dad if the trucks don’t run!

    Please help Special Neat Treats reach its $6,000 goal!

    Donate Now

  • [Photos] “Road to Health: Health & Wellness Expo”

    [Photos] “Road to Health: Health & Wellness Expo”

    Loveland, Ohio – Aptly named for an event held on the paved, Loveland Bike Trail, was the “Road to Health: Health & Wellness Expo” put on by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance last Saturday.

    The rain and thunder broke just in time for a beautiful sunny morning.

    Here are some photos from the event.

     

  • ROAD TO HEALTH – HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

    ROAD TO HEALTH – HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

    Promoted Post

    Loveland, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is pleased to announce the Road to Health, a Health & Wellness Expo at Nisbet Park: 126 Karl Brown Way in Loveland on July 29th from 9 AM – 12 PM.  “Loveland by nature lends itself to health and wellness; the beautiful parks, flowing river, and overall landscaping offer opportunity to exercise and live a better life,” CeeCee Collins, President/CEO of the LMRCA chamber said. “When we combine the natural landscaping with an array of health, wellness, and recreational businesses in the area, we felt that it made sense to showcase and offer to our community.”

    The free event will bring in Mental, Physical, and Financial health professio als and enthusiasts to communicate to the community the benefits of living a life balanced with health and wellness. The event will include swag bags for attendees, health and wellness booths, free 20 min workouts and much more!

    Vendor applications are still being accepted. This event is free to attend and is open to the public. No registration required for attendance, show up and have fun!

    Vendors register here:

    http://business.lovelandchamber.org/events/details/road-to-health-health-wellness-expo-2023-6909

    The event includes:

    *mammograms available through Mercy Health Mammography Mobile

    *Cincinnati’s FIRST Acai Bowl Food Truck

    *local business vendors specializing in physical, mental & financial wellness, and senior care

    *free fitness classes for the whole family in the park

    *local businesses showcasing their fresh juices & healthy snacks

     For more information visit www.lmrchamberalliance.org or call our office at 513-683-1544.