RezoneUnder review4249 Kent Rd.

P.C. 2026-018 - 4249 Kent Road Proposed Zoning Map Amendment

Stow

Description

A study item to rezone 0.833 acres from R-3 residential to C-3 commercial for a Dutch Bros drive-through coffee shop, pending a lot split; no vote taken.

Impact summary

If approved later, it adds a drive-through coffee shop near Kent Road traffic; commissioners were supportive of the rezone but wary of coffee market saturation.

Applicant

Name: Lance Osborne
Address: 4249 Kent Rd.See this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 28, 2026

Planning Commission (Regular) - Jul 28, 2026

A study item to rezone 0.833 acres from R-3 residential to C-3 commercial for a Dutch Bros drive-through coffee shop, pending a lot split; no vote taken.

Related issues (1)

Proposed Dutch Bros drive-through at 4249 Kent Road

Developers want to split off part of the Stow Glen nursing home parcel and rezone it commercial for a Dutch Bros coffee drive-through. Commissioners generally liked the rezone but questioned whether the area can support another coffee shop near Starbucks and 7 Brew.

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