A meeting of the Village of Riverlea Planning Commission was held August 10, 2026 at the Sharon Township Meeting Hall. Members present were Planning Commissioner Bryce Jacob, Christopher Bedell, Paul Collini, and Rich Skowronski. Also present were residents Lorene Haimerl, Nathalie Myers, Robert Simon, and Robert Raskin with Isler Construction. The Planning Commissioner called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

  1. The minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of July 13 were not read since each member had received a copy. Skowronski moved and Collini seconded the motion that the minutes be approved as submitted by the Clerk-Treasurer. The following vote was recorded on the motion: Yea: 4, Bedell, Collini, Jacob and Skowronski; Nay: None; Abstain: None. The motion carried (4-0).
  2. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness by Robert and Catherine Simon at 5789 Crescent Ct to add a two-story addition at the rear of the house. This will involve removing the existing patio, digging down to the crawl space, and then building a sunroom on the first level and addition above. The plan for this addition is to tie other existing additions together into a cohesive look. The materials planned will match those on the existing house, including Hardie board siding and columns at the rear trimmed in Hardie board. Windows will be vinyl. The trim will be black or bronze to match the existing shutters. In addition, a curved stamped concrete patio will be built at the rear of the addition. One existing skylight will be removed, and a new skylight will be added in the bathroom. As part of the process, the three existing HVAC units will be reduced to two. There are no lot coverage issues and there will be no change in the overall height of the house. The neighbors in attendance asked to view the plans and did not have any objections.

Skowronski moved to approve the plans as submitted and Bedell seconded the motion. The following vote was recorded on the motion: Yea: 4, Bedell, Collini, Jacob, and Skowronski; Nay: None; Abstain: None. The motion carried (4-0). A street bond will be required for this project.

  1. Revisions to the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness by Neal and Stephanie Gallucci at 5795 Olentangy Blvd to build a second story addition to the home were reviewed by the Commission. These revisions were requested as part of the approval at the July meeting. The changes included centering the windows on the addition and staining the brick Extra White. No motion was needed as these were previously requested and approved.
  2. As part of the process to update the Village zoning code, the Planning Commission will attend the Village Council meeting on August 17. Collini felt that it was important for the Commission to deliver a clear summary of where the process stands, what the process had been to that point, and what they were looking for the outcome of these changes to be. Bedell expressed that the previous language had not been clear and these changes were meant to provide clarity. Bedell inquired if there was any work needed on language around plantings before the meeting and the Planning Commissioner stated that there was not, as these were not a key part of the changes to be presented.

Skowronski moved and Collini seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved unanimously (4-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

Bryce Jacob, Planning Commissioner

Josh Mehling, Clerk