Planning Commissioners' Procedures Manual - Hamilton County, Ohio

Near the intersection of Kellogg and Five Mile Road there is a gas station/convenience
store and a restaurant providing local commercial services. The Committee discussed the
need for such services and agreed that this location was appropriate, but stressed that
such development must conform to and serve to enhance the existing character of the
study area through appropriate scale and aesthetic quality.
The Committee also discussed the area near the Kellogg and Eight Mile Road intersection
and the potential activity node it creates. The alignment of the proposed Bike Trail is an
integral driver to the land on the ‘River-side’ of Old Kellogg Road near this intersection. This
could be designated as a low intensity commercial use serving users of the Bike Trail, the
surrounding neighborhoods, as well as those traveling to the Ohio River for recreational
purposes. The Committee again stressed that such development must conform to and
serve to enhance the existing character of the study area through appropriate scale and
aesthetic quality.
Residential Uses
The Committee agreed there was a need for quality senior and “empty-nester” housing in
Anderson Township. New residential uses within the study area need to be environmentally
sensitive and preserve the natural integrity of the area. Clustered housing was discussed as
a means of protecting Open Space and the Environmentally Sensitive Areas as discussed
below.
Open Space and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
The Committee discussed at length the need to protect existing open space and
environmentally sensitive areas, including hillsides, streambeds, and view sheds throughout
the entire study area. Anderson Township, Hamilton County, Hillside Trust and the Nature
Conservancy manage Greenspace, Open Space and Parks in the study area, protecting
portions of the area from development. The Committee discussed the need for this Land
Use Plan to guide efforts that will expand Greenspaces, as well as protect areas privately
owned from severe exploitation in future generations.
PRELIMINARY PLAN
Based on Ohio River Land Use Committee discussion and recommendations, a Preliminary
Land Use Plan was prepared by Meisner + Associates. This plan, along with the two (2) earlier
Conceptual Land Use Plans, were presented at a Public Open House held October 30, 2001, at
Turpin High School. A comment sheet was distributed to all participants and M+A staff
captured opinions. This Open House was covered by the local print and television media.
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP OHIO RIVERFRONT AREA LAND USE PLAN
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