Brimfield Township Ohio

08/25/2026

The Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, September 10th at 6:45 pm at Brimfield Town Hall for a Public Hearing. The meeting is regarding a proposed amendment to the Zoning Resolution. This amendment would update Section 600.10 J. to incorporate Senate Bill 264/Megan’s Way Out.



The agenda and supplemental documentation for this hearing is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/government/boards-commissions/zoning-commission. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or [email protected] with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.

08/25/2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance request:



Variance Application (CONTINUED):

Applicant: Jacob and Jeff Miterko

Owner: Jeff Miterko

Address: 4050 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-038-00-00-028-000

Zoned: H-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting to construct a carport in the front yard of their property. The Zoning Resolution prohibits accessory structures in the front yard. Resolution Section 510.03 (A.) (3.) It shall not be located in the front yard area of a lot.



Variance Application:

Applicant: Allison Francis

Owner: Allison Francis

Address: 2037 Old Forge Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-047-00-00-003-000

Zoned: R-R

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to construct a third accessory structure on their property located at 2037 Old Forge Road. Resolution Section 510.03 (A.) Except as otherwise specified in this Resolution, all lots shall be permitted a maximum of two accessory buildings or structures in association with a principal building.



Variance Application:

Applicant: Joseph Repasky – Repasky Realty LLC

Owner: Joseph Repasky – Repasky Realty LLC

Address: Sunnybrook Road, Kent, OH 44240 (four lots)

Parcels: 04-038-20-00-015-000, 04-038-00-00-002-000, 04-038-20-00-052-000, 04-038-20-00-051-000

Zoned: R-3

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a use variance to create a flag lot within the R-3 zoning district. Appendix E, Schedule of Uses, only allows flag-shaped lots in O-C, R-R, and R-1 zoning districts.



Variance Application:

Applicant: Joseph Repasky – Repasky Realty LLC

Owner: Joseph Repasky – Repasky Realty LLC

Address: Sunnybrook Road, Kent, OH 44240 (four lots)

Parcels: 04-038-20-00-015-000, 04-038-00-00-002-000, 04-038-20-00-052-000, 04-038-20-00-051-000

Zoned: R-3

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance for reduced frontage at the road right-of-way. Sixty feet of frontage at the road right-of way is required and the applicant is proposing forty feet of frontage for a variance of twenty feet. Resolution Section 400.10 (B.) 47. B. Lot must have a minimum of sixty (60) feet of continuous frontage at the road right-of-way.



The meeting agenda and supplemental documentation is available at https://brimfieldohio.gov/government/boards-commissions/board-of-zoning-appeals/. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or [email protected] with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.

08/25/2026

Welcome to our community Captain Penn.

Please join us in welcoming Captain Michquel Penn to the Brimfield Police Department!

Captain Penn brings 20 years of law enforcement experience to Brimfield. She comes to us from Kent State University Police Services, where she served as a Lieutenant and previously as the department’s Public Information Officer. She also brings prior experience from the Highland Hills Police Department.

Captain Penn earned an Associate of Science in Applied Criminal Justice Technology from The University of Akron and a Bachelor of Integrative Studies from Kent State University. She is also currently completing coursework toward her Master of Public Administration.

She is a graduate of CLEE, PELC, and the NOBLE Supervisor Professional Development Program and has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career, including being named Kent State University Police Services Commissioned Employee of the Year twice.

We are excited to welcome Captain Penn to the BPD team and look forward to the experience, leadership, and dedication she will bring to our department and community.

Welcome to Brimfield, Captain Penn!

08/24/2026

The Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30 pm at Brimfield Town Hall for a Public Hearing. The meeting is regarding a proposed amendment to the Township’s Zoning Map. This proposal is to amend parcel number 04-014-00-00-004-000 (lot west of 1215 Howe Road) from R-2 to I-C. The property is owned by Kat Real Estate LLC/Gregory Hards.



The documentation for this hearing is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/government/boards-commissions/zoning-commission. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or [email protected] with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.

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08/21/2026

🎃 BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP TRICK OR TREAT! 👻🍬

Get those costumes ready! Brimfield Township Trick or Treat will be held Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM.

We hope everyone has a fun and safe evening! Please remember to use extra caution while driving, keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters, and help make it a great night for families throughout our community.

🏘️ Please note: Some HOAs and neighborhood associations may establish different Trick or Treat dates or times. Residents should check with their individual HOA or neighborhood for any specific schedules.

Have a safe and spooktacular Halloween, Brimfield! 🎃👻🍭

08/18/2026

Drive-Thru Paper Shredding Event

Friday, September 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

at the Brimfield Police Department Parking Lot

It’s time to clean your home or business of confidential paper. Please bring it to the Drive-Thru Paper Shredding Event at the Brimfield Police Department Parking Lot located at 1287 Tallmadge Road on Friday, September 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Protect-N-Shred Truck will shred up to four grocery bags of confidential paper per vehicle. Participants MUST stay in their vehicles while volunteers unload the paper.

The Protect-N-Shred Truck is generously sponsored by:

Hometown Bank, 4023 State Route 43, Brimfield

RJ’s Auto Pros, 310 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield

08/14/2026

The Portage Park District held their ribbon cutting ceremony this morning for their newest park, Kame-Esker Bog Park. The entrance is located off of Howe Rd. across from Pleasant Lakes here in Brimfield Township, and is officially open to the public tomorrow (Sat. August 15th).

Learn more about this newest District park here: https://bit.ly/4q0G5kY

08/06/2026

Congratulations to the following Brimfield Township staff on reaching service milestones to our Brimfield community this month:

👷 Donald Lutz - Road Department
4 Years

👮‍♂️ Sgt. Jerry Dumont - Police Department
18 Years

🧑‍🚒 Jackson Storm - Fire Department
1 Year

🧑‍🚒 David Blanchard - Fire Department
5 Years

07/30/2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 12th at 7:00 pm at Brimfield Town Hall to hear the following variance request:



Variance Application:

Applicant: Frank Desanzo

Owner: Frank Desanzo

Address: 1146 Sandy Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266

Parcel: 04-029-00-00-036-001

Zoned: R-1

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to construct a third accessory structure on their property located at 1146 Sandy Lake Road. Resolution Section 510.03 (A.) Except as otherwise specified in this Resolution, all lots shall be permitted a maximum of two accessory buildings or structures in association with a principal building.



Variance Application:

Applicant: Gretchen Myers

Owner: Gretchen Myers

Address: 1489 Old Forge Road, Mogadore, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-049-10-00-010-000

Zoned: R-4

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting to construct a garage addition within the side yard setback. The Zoning Resolution requires a 15-foot setback, and the applicant is requesting a 9-foot setback for a variance of six feet. Resolution Section 305.03 G. Minimum Side Yard Width: Fifteen (15) feet for each side.



Variance Application:

Applicant: Battaglia Construction, Inc.

Owner: Tony West

Address: 2505 Tallmadge Road, Ravenna, OH 44266

Parcel: 04-028-00-00-045-001

Zoned: R-1

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting a variance to construct a third accessory structure on their property located at 2505 Tallmadge Road. Resolution Section 510.03 (A.) Except as otherwise specified in this Resolution, all lots shall be permitted a maximum of two accessory buildings or structures in association with a principal building.



Variance Application:

Applicant: Jacob and Jeff Miterko

Owner: Jeff Miterko

Address: 4050 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-038-00-00-028-000

Zoned: H-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting to construct a carport in the front yard of their property. The Zoning Resolution prohibits accessory structures in the front yard. Resolution Section 510.03 (A.) (3.) It shall not be located in the front yard area of a lot.



Variance Application:

Applicant: Waffle House Inc. – Drew Schuler, Director of Real Estate

Owner: Kevin D. Walker

Address: 136 Tallmadge Road, Kent, OH 44240

Parcel: 04-037-00-00-009-000

Zoned: I-C

Variance Request: Applicant is requesting to construct a building on a lot that is 95’ wide. The Zoning Resolution requires lots in the I-C District to be 100’ wide, so they are requesting a 5’ variance. Resolution Section 311.03 (C.) Minimum Lot Width at Minimum Building Setback Line for Lots: One-hundred (100) feet.



The meeting agenda and supplemental documentation is available at https://brimfieldohio.gov/government/boards-commissions/board-of-zoning-appeals/. Please contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or [email protected] with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record. Please be advised that comments are disabled on legal advertisements for all provided testimony to be stated in front of the board and transcribed during the hearing.