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City Officials Review New Business Proposals for Local Car Wash, Medical Office Addition, and Multi-Tenant Industrial Signage
MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Macedonia Planning Commission met on February 9, 2026, to deliberate on a trio of development projects aimed at updating local business infrastructure and expanding medical services within the city. The agenda focused heavily on architectural standards, specifically regarding the materials used for secondary structures and the transition from traditional signage to modern dimensional branding.
Clean Express Auto Wash: Material Standards and Rebranding
The commission spent significant time discussing a proposal for Clean Express Auto Wash, located at 9900 S. Freeway Drive. The project involves two components: a rebranding of the existing monument sign and the installation of a new employee booth. While the location of the booth was deemed acceptable for providing staff relief from the elements, City Planner Brian Frantz raised concerns regarding the proposed aluminum panels.
Because the site is situated near the Town Center District, officials emphasized that any secondary structure must correlate with the masonry and materials of the main building. The commission also pushed for the new monument sign to utilize dimensional lettering and logos rather than standard plastic panels, maintaining the higher aesthetic standard recently adopted by the city.
Dr. Alrabody Medical Office: Aurora Road Expansion
A long-standing project for the medical office at 1011 E. Aurora Road returned to the commission for a plan renewal. Originally approved in 2021, the 4,004-square-foot addition was delayed due to parking setback requirements. Following a recent Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) approval for a seven-foot setback variance, the project is moving forward with a plan for 45 total parking spaces.
Architectural consultants recommended several refinements to the addition, including a simplified “mansard style” roof to better hide HVAC equipment and ensure the new structure balances visually with the existing building. The commission also noted that the dumpster enclosure must be constructed of brick with maintenance-free gates to protect the visual integrity of the Alexandria Way corridor.
Highland Road: Multi-Tenant Signage Transition
The final item on the agenda involved a request from Sagamore Development to replace aging signage at 576 E. Highland Road with a single, cohesive multi-tenant monument sign. The proposal aims to eliminate two existing ground signs in favor of one 38.85-square-foot structure.
While the commission viewed the reduction of “sign clutter” as a positive step, the current design’s use of a pole-supported structure and brick veneer was flagged as non-compliant. City standards require monument signs to be mounted between full brick columns or atop a solid brick base. The applicant was encouraged to provide specific landscaping details, including species and spacing, to finalize the approval process.
