Springfield City Commission to weigh zone change for proposed new housing project

The city of Springfield held its annual budget meetings on Nov. 14 and 15 at the City Hall forum. TY GREENLEES/STAFF

The city of Springfield held its annual budget meetings on Nov. 14 and 15 at the City Hall forum. TY GREENLEES/STAFF

The Springfield City Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing during its meeting today to consider a zoning change that would allow for a new senior housing development on West High Street.

The proposed project would comprise of a 41-unit two story building with 27 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units of housing restricted to seniors 55 years and older, according to the application filed with the city.

The application calls for a rezoning 4.35 acres at 1315 West High Street from G, Green Space, Park and School District to RM-12, Low Density, Multi-Family Residence District. The property is owned by the Springfield City Board of Education.

The project would include an on-site property management offices, social service offices, exercise room, a computer lab, community room, and lounge and laundry areas, according to the application.

The Springfield City Commission will meet in virtual session at 2 p.m. today in place of its regular evening meeting, according to a news release from the city.

The meeting will be held via Zoom and can be viewed on YouTube. In-person attendance is prohibitied due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Citizens can participate in the meeting by contacting City Clerk Jill Pierce at commission@springfieldohio.gov or by calling 937-324-7341 for more information.

Advance questions to be read during the meeting can also be submitted to Pierce or the City Clerk’s Office no later than 1 p.m. today via the contact information above.

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