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an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
17 November 2008
Broadview Heights master plan
Broadview Heights officials are seeking CDBG funds to pay for a new municipal master plan.
Broadview Heights officials are seeking CDBG funds to pay for a new municipal master plan.
Labels: Broadview Heights, grants and appropriations, master planning
07 November 2008
Suburban ballot issues
This week's Sun papers have more information about the recent ballot issues in Broadview Heights, Chagrin Falls, Highland Heights, South Euclid, Avon, and Twinsburg.
This week's Sun papers have more information about the recent ballot issues in Broadview Heights, Chagrin Falls, Highland Heights, South Euclid, Avon, and Twinsburg.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Chagrin Falls, Highland Heights, Lorain County, South Euclid, Summit County, zoning
24 October 2008
Broadview Heights Issues 17-19
In addition to the eight rezoning issues on the ballot in Broadview Heights, voters will decide Issues 17-19, proposed charter revisions that involve the Board of Zoning Appeals.
In addition to the eight rezoning issues on the ballot in Broadview Heights, voters will decide Issues 17-19, proposed charter revisions that involve the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Labels: Broadview Heights, zoning
16 October 2008
Broadview Heights rezoning issues
This week's Sun Courier summarizes the eight rezoning issues (Issues 15, 16, 20-25) on the ballot in Broadview Heights.
This week's Sun Courier summarizes the eight rezoning issues (Issues 15, 16, 20-25) on the ballot in Broadview Heights.
Labels: Broadview Heights, zoning
21 September 2008
Broadview Heights rezonings
Voters in Broadview Heights will see eight rezoning issues on the November ballot, and City officials have begun researching other possible future changes.
Voters in Broadview Heights will see eight rezoning issues on the November ballot, and City officials have begun researching other possible future changes.
Labels: Broadview Heights, zoning
08 August 2008
More potential Broadview Heights rezonings
Broadview Heights voters may see additional rezoning issues on the November ballot. The Jacobs Group wants to rezone five parcels along Route 82 from office laboratory to general retail.
Broadview Heights voters may see additional rezoning issues on the November ballot. The Jacobs Group wants to rezone five parcels along Route 82 from office laboratory to general retail.
Labels: Broadview Heights, retail, zoning
18 July 2008
Fieldhouse proposal
Leaders of a youth football program are interested in building a fieldhouse on a ten acre site in south or southwest Cuyahoga County. The group has met with officials in Broadview Heights and North Royalton to discuss a possible joint venture.
Leaders of a youth football program are interested in building a fieldhouse on a ten acre site in south or southwest Cuyahoga County. The group has met with officials in Broadview Heights and North Royalton to discuss a possible joint venture.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga County, North Royalton
11 July 2008
Chippewa Creek Balanced Growth Initiative
The cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, and North Royalton passed legislation in support of the Chippewa Creek Balanced Growth Initiative.
The cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, and North Royalton passed legislation in support of the Chippewa Creek Balanced Growth Initiative.
Labels: Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, North Royalton
25 April 2008
Reactions to proposed Broadview Heights rezonings
Owners of properties near the I-77 interchange at Route 82 had mixed reactions to Mayor Alai's proposal for rezoning the area. Broadview Heights voters will have the opportunity to vote on two rezoning issues in November.
Owners of properties near the I-77 interchange at Route 82 had mixed reactions to Mayor Alai's proposal for rezoning the area. Broadview Heights voters will have the opportunity to vote on two rezoning issues in November.
Labels: Broadview Heights, office, retail, zoning
21 March 2008
Broadview Heights rezonings
Two rezoning requests are making their way through the approval process in Broadview Heights. Both properties are near the I-77 interchange at Route 82, and would be rezoned to general commercial, which would permit retail development.
Two rezoning requests are making their way through the approval process in Broadview Heights. Both properties are near the I-77 interchange at Route 82, and would be rezoned to general commercial, which would permit retail development.
Labels: Broadview Heights, retail, zoning
07 March 2008
March 2008 election recap
Election recap
Broadview Heights
Issue 16 (residential rezoning): passed
Brooklyn Heights
Issues 17-25 (liquor law): passed
Fairview Park
Issue 31 (church rezoning): passed
Issue 32 (office rezoning): passed
Seven Hills
Issue 43 (Rockside Road rezoning): passed
Solon
Issue 44 (senior housing rezoning): failed
Strongsville
Issue 46 (Cook Avenue rezoning): passed
For complete Cuyahoga County results, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections or Cleveland.com.
Election recap
Broadview Heights
Issue 16 (residential rezoning): passed
Brooklyn Heights
Issues 17-25 (liquor law): passed
Fairview Park
Issue 31 (church rezoning): passed
Issue 32 (office rezoning): passed
Seven Hills
Issue 43 (Rockside Road rezoning): passed
Solon
Issue 44 (senior housing rezoning): failed
Strongsville
Issue 46 (Cook Avenue rezoning): passed
For complete Cuyahoga County results, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections or Cleveland.com.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Brooklyn Heights, Fairview Park, Seven Hills, Solon, Strongsville, zoning
28 February 2008
Issue 16 in Broadview Heights
Voters in Broadview Heights will decide a rezoning issue on Tuesday. The owners of three properties on Cherry Hill Lane want a portion of their properties rezoned from office to single-family residential.
Voters in Broadview Heights will decide a rezoning issue on Tuesday. The owners of three properties on Cherry Hill Lane want a portion of their properties rezoned from office to single-family residential.
Labels: Broadview Heights, office, residential, zoning
01 February 2008
Broadview Heights stormwater fees to take effect
The City of Broadview Heights will start billing businesses and residents for stormwater improvements next month.
The City of Broadview Heights will start billing businesses and residents for stormwater improvements next month.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, tax policy, utility
04 December 2007
Proposed Broadview Heights rezoning
Commercial to residential rezoning issues for portions of three properties on Cherry Hill Lane will appear on the March ballot in Broadview Heights.
Commercial to residential rezoning issues for portions of three properties on Cherry Hill Lane will appear on the March ballot in Broadview Heights.
Labels: Broadview Heights, residential, zoning
30 November 2007
Broadview Heights development being planned
Developers of the Ahek and LaPine properties at I-77 and Route 82 hope to have a development proposal ready early next year. The 40 acre site was recently rezoned by Broadview Heights voters.
Developers of the Ahek and LaPine properties at I-77 and Route 82 hope to have a development proposal ready early next year. The 40 acre site was recently rezoned by Broadview Heights voters.
Labels: Broadview Heights, office, retail
13 November 2007
Broadview Heights rejects grant
Broadview Heights City Council rejected a $69,000 TLCI grant for planning a greenway connector trail along Chippewa Creek. It's the first time a city has refused a TLCI grant.
Broadview Heights City Council rejected a $69,000 TLCI grant for planning a greenway connector trail along Chippewa Creek. It's the first time a city has refused a TLCI grant.
Labels: alternative transportation, Broadview Heights, grants and appropriations
17 October 2007
Broadview Heights BZA approves variance
By a vote of 6-1, the Broadview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning variance that will permit developer Sam Petros to increase the size of anchor stores for his proposed retail development at Broadview and Royalton Roads.
By a vote of 6-1, the Broadview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning variance that will permit developer Sam Petros to increase the size of anchor stores for his proposed retail development at Broadview and Royalton Roads.
Labels: Broadview Heights, retail, zoning
10 October 2007
Zoning variance sought for Broadview Heights retail
Developer Sam Petros is seeking a zoning variance from the Broadview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals that would allow him to increase the size anchor stores at his proposed retail development at Broadview and Royalton Roads. The maximum size store permitted in the code is 60,000 square feet, and he wants to build stores of 134,000 and 85,000 square feet.
Developer Sam Petros is seeking a zoning variance from the Broadview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals that would allow him to increase the size anchor stores at his proposed retail development at Broadview and Royalton Roads. The maximum size store permitted in the code is 60,000 square feet, and he wants to build stores of 134,000 and 85,000 square feet.
Labels: Broadview Heights, retail, zoning
18 September 2007
Broadview Heights stormwater projects
Now that Broadview Heights enacted fees to fund stormwater projects, City officials will begin to prioritize the projects.
Now that Broadview Heights enacted fees to fund stormwater projects, City officials will begin to prioritize the projects.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, tax policy, utility
11 September 2007
Communities take different approaches to stormwater
Several municipalities in Cuyahoga County are attempting to address stormwater issues in different ways:
Several municipalities in Cuyahoga County are attempting to address stormwater issues in different ways:
- North Royalton organized a citizen's committee that recommended several strategies, including infrastructure improvements and floodplain expansions.
- Parma Heights is focusing on sewer maintenance.
- Broadview Heights City Council approved a funding mechanism for stormwater infrastructure maintenance and repair.
Labels: Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, North Royalton, Parma Heights, South Euclid, utility
31 August 2007
Broadview Heights trail grant
The City of Broadview Heights was awarded a $69,000 TLCI grant to conduct a feasibility study on the creation of a greenway connector trail between The Fields and the Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation.
The City of Broadview Heights was awarded a $69,000 TLCI grant to conduct a feasibility study on the creation of a greenway connector trail between The Fields and the Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation.
Labels: alternative transportation, Broadview Heights, grants and appropriations
20 August 2007
Broadview Heights stormwater hearing
Broadview Heights City Council's Stormwater Committee is preparing for a public hearing on proposed fees to fund stormwater projects. It will be held on August 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Broadview Heights City Hall.
Broadview Heights City Council's Stormwater Committee is preparing for a public hearing on proposed fees to fund stormwater projects. It will be held on August 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Broadview Heights City Hall.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, events, tax policy, utility
27 July 2007
More trail news
In Shaker Heights, City Council unanimously approved the construction of the Shaker Boulevard median trail. Work is scheduled to begin next month. In Broadview Heights, crews have nearly finished building a multipurpose trail along Broadview Road. The City will seek a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to extend the trail to the south.
In Shaker Heights, City Council unanimously approved the construction of the Shaker Boulevard median trail. Work is scheduled to begin next month. In Broadview Heights, crews have nearly finished building a multipurpose trail along Broadview Road. The City will seek a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to extend the trail to the south.
Labels: alternative transportation, Broadview Heights, Shaker Heights
20 July 2007
Broadview Heights vote delayed
Broadview Heights City Council will not vote on the proposed stormwater funding fee until August 13 at the earliest.
Broadview Heights City Council will not vote on the proposed stormwater funding fee until August 13 at the earliest.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, tax policy, utility
13 July 2007
A new Broadview Heights stormwater proposal
The Stormwater Committee of Broadview Heights City Council recommended charging residents and businesses a monthly fee to fund stormwater projects. The full council is currently discussing the proposal.
The Stormwater Committee of Broadview Heights City Council recommended charging residents and businesses a monthly fee to fund stormwater projects. The full council is currently discussing the proposal.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, utility
15 June 2007
Broadview Heights retail rezoning issue
By a vote of 7-1, Broadview Heights City Council reversed its earlier decision and placed a rezoning issue for the Ahek property on the November ballot. If approved by voters, 60% of the 57.5 acre site at the northwest corner of I-77 and Route 82 would be rezoned from office laboratory to retail.
By a vote of 7-1, Broadview Heights City Council reversed its earlier decision and placed a rezoning issue for the Ahek property on the November ballot. If approved by voters, 60% of the 57.5 acre site at the northwest corner of I-77 and Route 82 would be rezoned from office laboratory to retail.
Labels: Broadview Heights, office, retail, zoning
08 June 2007
Trail construction news
The City of Seven Hills approved spending $75,000 and opening bids for the construction of a mile-long multipurpose trail that will eventually link to the West Creek Greenway. Construction of the $800,000 trail should be completed this summer. Meanwhile, Broadview Heights officials are applying for grants that would permit them to examine the feasibility of building trails.
The City of Seven Hills approved spending $75,000 and opening bids for the construction of a mile-long multipurpose trail that will eventually link to the West Creek Greenway. Construction of the $800,000 trail should be completed this summer. Meanwhile, Broadview Heights officials are applying for grants that would permit them to examine the feasibility of building trails.
Labels: alternative transportation, Broadview Heights, grants and appropriations, Seven Hills
25 May 2007
Detention basin proposed in Broadview Heights
The City of Brecksville may purchase 3.27 acres in Broadview Heights to create a stormwater detention basin. Approvals from the Broadview Heights Planning Commission and City Council are needed for the project to proceed.
The City of Brecksville may purchase 3.27 acres in Broadview Heights to create a stormwater detention basin. Approvals from the Broadview Heights Planning Commission and City Council are needed for the project to proceed.
Labels: Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed
18 May 2007
Variance required for Broadview Heights retail project
The Sun Courier offers more information about the Broadview Heights retail development proposed by Sam Petros for the southwest corner of state Route 82 and Broadview Road. Plans for a 125,000-145,000 square foot department store would require a zoning variance from the City's 60,000 square foot size cap.
The Sun Courier offers more information about the Broadview Heights retail development proposed by Sam Petros for the southwest corner of state Route 82 and Broadview Road. Plans for a 125,000-145,000 square foot department store would require a zoning variance from the City's 60,000 square foot size cap.
Labels: Broadview Heights, retail
11 May 2007
Broadview Heights retail proposal
Developer Sam Petros wants to construct retail on 15 acres at the southwest corner of Route 82 and Broadview Road in Broadview Heights. He hopes to attract a department store, a drugstore, and a national restaurant chain as anchors.
Developer Sam Petros wants to construct retail on 15 acres at the southwest corner of Route 82 and Broadview Road in Broadview Heights. He hopes to attract a department store, a drugstore, and a national restaurant chain as anchors.
Labels: Broadview Heights, retail
Broadview Heights requests drilling moratorium
In response to a resident's request, the City of Broadview Heights asked state officials to impose a moratorium on oil and gas wells in heavily populated residential areas.
In response to a resident's request, the City of Broadview Heights asked state officials to impose a moratorium on oil and gas wells in heavily populated residential areas.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Ohio, residential
20 April 2007
Broadview Heights stormwater update
Broadview Heights City Council hired a company to design two stormwater projects and study another. The work should be completed by July 1, and City Council hopes to have a funding mechanism in place by then.
Broadview Heights City Council hired a company to design two stormwater projects and study another. The work should be completed by July 1, and City Council hopes to have a funding mechanism in place by then.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, utility
13 April 2007
Broadview Heights City Council Stormwater Committee
The Broadview Heights City Council Stormwater Committee met for the first time last week. They hope to craft a plan for funding stormwater improvements in the City that does not involve the previously rejected assessments.
The Broadview Heights City Council Stormwater Committee met for the first time last week. They hope to craft a plan for funding stormwater improvements in the City that does not involve the previously rejected assessments.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, utility
30 March 2007
Different approaches to flooding issues
While Broadview Heights City Council struggles to find a funding mechanism for stormwater projects, Valley View intends to join the Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners consortium and participate with other cities in a watershed-wide approach to flooding problems.
While Broadview Heights City Council struggles to find a funding mechanism for stormwater projects, Valley View intends to join the Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners consortium and participate with other cities in a watershed-wide approach to flooding problems.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, utility, Valley View, water
21 March 2007
No stormwater assessments for Broadview Heights
By a vote of 4-5, Broadview Heights City Council rejected a proposal for assessing residents to fund stormwater projects. Some favor creating a stormwater utility, which they say would be fairer to residents and help pay for future projects.
(Update: the Sun Courier offers more information.)
By a vote of 4-5, Broadview Heights City Council rejected a proposal for assessing residents to fund stormwater projects. Some favor creating a stormwater utility, which they say would be fairer to residents and help pay for future projects.
(Update: the Sun Courier offers more information.)
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, utility
08 March 2007
Broadview Heights says no to rezoning issue
Broadview Heights City Council turned down a proposed settlement that would have put a rezoning issue for a 49.5 acre site at the northwest corner of I-77 and Route 82 on the May ballot. The property is currently zoned for offices, but property owners want to build big box retail on the site. The case is scheduled to go to trial on June 18.
Broadview Heights City Council turned down a proposed settlement that would have put a rezoning issue for a 49.5 acre site at the northwest corner of I-77 and Route 82 on the May ballot. The property is currently zoned for offices, but property owners want to build big box retail on the site. The case is scheduled to go to trial on June 18.
Labels: Broadview Heights, retail, zoning
23 February 2007
Broadview Heights considers 50/50 assessment
As part of their efforts to address stormwater issues, Broadview Heights City Council is discussing a proposal to evenly split the costs of storm sewer repairs with affected property owners.
As part of their efforts to address stormwater issues, Broadview Heights City Council is discussing a proposal to evenly split the costs of storm sewer repairs with affected property owners.
Labels: Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, utility
26 January 2007
Broadview Heights retention basin inspections
As part of their stormwater management program, the City of Broadview Heights will begin requiring inspections of retention basins to make sure they are working properly.
As part of their stormwater management program, the City of Broadview Heights will begin requiring inspections of retention basins to make sure they are working properly.
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