BZA 26-0007 – 6025 Miller Lane playground variance
Vandalia
Description
Church wants a 40'x30' playground in its front yard for visibility of children; BZA recommended approval 4-0, though some council members want fencing considered.
Impact summary
Gives the church and surrounding families an open, park-style playground at a visible corner.
Applicant
- Name
- Christopher Allen on behalf of Hopeland Church
- Address
- 6025 Miller LaneSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
Allows a 40-by-30-foot playground in the front yard of a corner lot, passing 4-1 after a fence condition was discussed and rejected by the applicant.
City Council (Work) - Aug 17, 2026
Church wants a 40'x30' playground in its front yard for visibility of children; BZA recommended approval 4-0, though some council members want fencing considered.
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