Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
January 12, 2026 · Lancaster, OH
Attendees
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Rebecca Anderson
(Member)
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Tom James
(Member)
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Jim Edwards
(Member)
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Melody Bobbitt
(Member)
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Tim Oatney
(Chairman)
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Stephanie Hall
(Law Director)
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Don McDaniel
(Mayor)
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Carrie Woody
(Service Safety Director)
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Andrew Lundell
(Zoning Inspector)
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Chasilyn Carter
(City Planner)
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Kevin Funk
(Zoning Inspector)
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Kendra Brown
(Administrative Assistant)
✓ Present: 12/12
Decisions
Agenda Items
#BZA Case No. 778
Special Exceptions and Area Variance for 1736 North Memorial Drive
Application for Special Exceptions and an Area Variance for a drive-through fast-food restaurant with an outdoor dining area
#BZA Case No. 778
Special Exceptions and Area Variance for 1736 North Memorial Drive
Application for Special Exceptions and an Area Variance for a drive-through fast-food restaurant with an outdoor dining area
#BZA Case No. 779
Use Variance for 715 North Broad Street
Application for a Use Variance for a detached accessory dwelling unit in an RT District
#BZA Case No. 779
Use Variance for 715 North Broad Street
Application for a Use Variance for a detached accessory dwelling unit in an RT District
Public Comments
4 speakers
Linda McCormick
· Topic: Overcrowding of land with 40’ lots
Concerned about overcrowding and only seeing garages instead of homes
Donna Ruark
· Topic: Zero lot line homes
Concerned about zero lot line homes
Sarah Bird
· Topic: Increased traffic
Concerned about increased traffic
Stephanie Bosco
· Topic: Affordable housing
Stated that the development will provide affordable housing for the community