Downtown Bethany Vision Plan
Notice of Public Hearing
The Liberty Township Trustees will hold a public hearing to take comments on the proposed Downtown Bethany Vision Plan. The hearing will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 6400 Princeton Road.
The Draft Plan document can be viewed by clicking the links below. The document will also be available for review at Liberty Township Town Hall, 6400 Princeton Road on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by contacting Andy Meyer at 759-7509 or at ameyer@liberty-township.com .
Downtown Bethany Vision Plan Draft
Draft Plan Text
Appendix A: Demographics Tables
Appendix B: Historical Properties Data Sheets
Appendix C: Small Business Resources
Over the past several months, Liberty Township Planning Staff have been working with a steering committee on a vision plan for Downtown Bethany. The steering committee is made up of Bethany residents, property owners, business owners, interested members of the Township Zoning Commission and Economic Development Committee, Representatives of area Churches and schools, and Butler County Planning and Engineer’s Office representatives. The steering committee has met five times so far, and has directed staff concerning all aspects of the proposed plan. The members of the Downtown Bethany Vision Plan:
Jan Collins, Property and Business Owner
Dr. Brian Straub, Pastor, Bethany United Methodist Church
Greg Sargent, Pastor, Wellspring Community Church
Jerry Vaughn, Property Owner
Mark Sennet, Property Owner
Dale Schweiterman, Butler County Engineer’s Office
Mark Sparks, Property and Business Owner
Keith Kline, Principal Lakota East Freshman & High Schools and Resident
Craig Fanning, Property Owner
Craig Montgomery, Property Owner and Business Owner
Elaine Poynter, Property Owner and Resident
Mike Hilton, Property Owner
David Fehr, Butler County Planning
Eileen Sorrows, Property Owner and Resident
Pam Naber, Property Owner and Resident
Gene Luckey, Property Owner
Jason Williams, Architect and Twp Resident
Bob Bollenbacher, Property Owner and Member of Township Parks Committee
Wayne Bradshaw, Vice President, Township Zoning Commission
Arthur Ollendorff, Township Zoning Commission
The resulting plan will consist of over-arching goals for the quality redevelopment and sustainability of Bethany, and specific objectives towards meeting these goals. These objectives will include comprehensive streetscape enhancement with wider more pedestrian friendly sidewalks, relocation of above-round utilities, and a unique small-town look. The plan will also provide for improved access to individual properties, provide adequate parking, and improved traffic flow and safety along main roads through an area access and parking strategy. A variety of building types and uses will be thoughtfully accommodated in an attractive way through proposed revisions to the Township Zoning Resolution. It is also suggested that a Downtown Bethany Business Association be created to support existing businesses and attract new businesses to the area.
On September 17, 2009, a public open house was held at Bethany United Methodist Church. Use the link below to view the materials presented at the meeting.
Downtown Bethany Vision Plan Open House Exhibits
Through this better defined vision, Downtown Bethany is expected to flourish as an attractive and sustainable town and a source of pride for the whole community. Please contact Andy Meyer, Senior Planner at ameyer@liberty-township.com or 759-7509 with any comments you may have.
