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an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
19 November 2008
Falls Walk
Developers of the proposed subdivision on the 21-acre Windsor Hospital property have named it Falls Walk. The development in Chagrin Falls would consist of 38 single-family houses.
Developers of the proposed subdivision on the 21-acre Windsor Hospital property have named it Falls Walk. The development in Chagrin Falls would consist of 38 single-family houses.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, residential
14 November 2008
Chagrin Falls to hold special election
Chagrin Falls voters will decide a rezoning issue for a proposed "family friendly" redevelopment of the Ivex mill in a special election on February 3.
Chagrin Falls voters will decide a rezoning issue for a proposed "family friendly" redevelopment of the Ivex mill in a special election on February 3.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation, mixed-use, zoning
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
Planning Commission approves Ivex rezoning
The Chagrin Falls Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning for the proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Ivex mill. Some of its neighbors strongly object to the project, and developers have requested a special election on the rezoning.
The Chagrin Falls Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning for the proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Ivex mill. Some of its neighbors strongly object to the project, and developers have requested a special election on the rezoning.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation, mixed-use
28 September 2008
No decision on Ivex redevelopment
Chagrin Falls leaders say they need more information about the plans for the former Ivex mill before voting on a requested rezoning.
Chagrin Falls leaders say they need more information about the plans for the former Ivex mill before voting on a requested rezoning.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation, mixed-use
22 August 2008
Ivex Mill sale completed
Alcoa completed the sale of the Ivex Paper Mill complex in Chagrin Falls to a group of local developers for $400,000. They plan to renovate as many of its 28 buildings as they can.
Update: the Chagrin Herald Sun supplies more details.
Alcoa completed the sale of the Ivex Paper Mill complex in Chagrin Falls to a group of local developers for $400,000. They plan to renovate as many of its 28 buildings as they can.
Update: the Chagrin Herald Sun supplies more details.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation, mixed-use
11 July 2008
Ivex mill sold
Alcoa accepted a bid from a partnership of three Chagrin Valley residents for the historic Ivex mill in Chagrin Falls. The price was not disclosed. They plan to convert the 1841 building to a community center featuring a hotel, theater, and microbrewery.
Alcoa accepted a bid from a partnership of three Chagrin Valley residents for the historic Ivex mill in Chagrin Falls. The price was not disclosed. They plan to convert the 1841 building to a community center featuring a hotel, theater, and microbrewery.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation, retail
12 May 2008
OEPA watershed restoration and protection grants
The Ohio EPA awarded grants for the lowering of a Chagrin River dam in Chagrin Falls and for the removal of a Euclid Creek dam in the Cleveland Metroparks' Euclid Creek Reservation, as well as other grants in Greater Cleveland.
The Ohio EPA awarded grants for the lowering of a Chagrin River dam in Chagrin Falls and for the removal of a Euclid Creek dam in the Cleveland Metroparks' Euclid Creek Reservation, as well as other grants in Greater Cleveland.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, Chagrin River watershed, Lake Erie
11 April 2008
More parking concerns in Chagrin Falls
The Chagrin Falls Board of Zoning Appeals tabled developer Larry Shibley's plan for the commercial portion of the property at Williams and West Orange Streets because it lacked sufficient parking. The BZA approved his condominium plans in February.
The Board of Zoning Appeals also approved a variance for the residential development at the Windsor Hospital site, authorizing the construction of 38 houses instead of the permitted 31.
The Chagrin Falls Board of Zoning Appeals tabled developer Larry Shibley's plan for the commercial portion of the property at Williams and West Orange Streets because it lacked sufficient parking. The BZA approved his condominium plans in February.
The Board of Zoning Appeals also approved a variance for the residential development at the Windsor Hospital site, authorizing the construction of 38 houses instead of the permitted 31.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, retail, zoning
04 April 2008
Contradictory messages about Ivex mill
Although Alcoa is pursuing permits to demolish all 28 buildings of the Ivex complex in Chagrin Falls, including the 1841 mill, the company says its intention is to sell the buildings and property for an adaptive reuse of the site. Alcoa is also planning to lower the height of the Chagrin River dam and stabilize the riverbank.
Update: Alcoa revised its application to remove references to demolitions of historic structures.
Although Alcoa is pursuing permits to demolish all 28 buildings of the Ivex complex in Chagrin Falls, including the 1841 mill, the company says its intention is to sell the buildings and property for an adaptive reuse of the site. Alcoa is also planning to lower the height of the Chagrin River dam and stabilize the riverbank.
Update: Alcoa revised its application to remove references to demolitions of historic structures.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, Chagrin River watershed, historic preservation, industrial
28 March 2008
News about boards
Chagrin Falls Village Council voted to change the Board of Zoning Appeals from a decision-making body to an advisory one. In Chester, the Township Trustees voted to create a five-member architectural review board.
Chagrin Falls Village Council voted to change the Board of Zoning Appeals from a decision-making body to an advisory one. In Chester, the Township Trustees voted to create a five-member architectural review board.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, Geauga County
01 February 2008
Chagrin Falls BZA approves variances for condos
The Chagrin Falls Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a set of variances for the planned Village View condominiums on West Orange Street.
The Chagrin Falls Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a set of variances for the planned Village View condominiums on West Orange Street.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, residential
14 December 2007
Subdivision updates
Updates on proposed residential developments:
Updates on proposed residential developments:
- For the third time, Chagrin Falls Village Council tabled a request for water and sewer connections for the proposed 24 unit Madison Woods development in Bentleyville.
- Developers of the proposed ten house Chagrin River Ridge subdivision in Moreland Hills decided to not proceed with the development. No reason was given.
- The Preserve at Hathaway Farm is a proposed 23 house subdivision on the 13.2 acre site of the old Walcher farm just west of Valley View Village Hall. Officials are concerned about additional stormwater runnoff from the development.
- A spring groundbreaking is scheduled for Casa Romana, an eight unit luxury condominium building on Warren Road in Cleveland near St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral. Developers are targeting an October 2008 completion date.
Labels: Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Cleveland west side, Moreland Hills, residential, Valley View
26 October 2007
Village View
Chagrin Falls Village Council unanimously voted to sell the village-owned properties on West Orange Street to developers Larry Shibley and Brad Remington. They plan to redevelop the site as Village View, a 14 unit luxury condominium project.
Chagrin Falls Village Council unanimously voted to sell the village-owned properties on West Orange Street to developers Larry Shibley and Brad Remington. They plan to redevelop the site as Village View, a 14 unit luxury condominium project.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, residential
Windsor Hospital sold
A Geauga County developer agreed to purchase the 20.6 acre former Windsor Behavioral Hospital property in Chagrin Falls. He plans to build 35 single-family homes on the property.
A Geauga County developer agreed to purchase the 20.6 acre former Windsor Behavioral Hospital property in Chagrin Falls. He plans to build 35 single-family homes on the property.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, institutional, residential
27 July 2007
Chagrin Falls historic preservation revisions
Chagrin Falls Village Council unanimously approved a set of revisions to the Village's historic preservation regulations. The changes were designed to remove subjective language and make the rules more defensible in court.
Chagrin Falls Village Council unanimously approved a set of revisions to the Village's historic preservation regulations. The changes were designed to remove subjective language and make the rules more defensible in court.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation
03 July 2007
PD editorial recap
Recent Plain Dealer editorials say that "Greater Cleveland would benefit tremendously" from an expansion of the Continental Airlines hub at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, that the new Presidents' Council report on regionalism and equity is a "reminder that one of the most important goals of regional cooperation should be to improve the lives of as many people as possible," and that the planned Chagrin Falls arts district should make the Village "even more irresistible."
Recent Plain Dealer editorials say that "Greater Cleveland would benefit tremendously" from an expansion of the Continental Airlines hub at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, that the new Presidents' Council report on regionalism and equity is a "reminder that one of the most important goals of regional cooperation should be to improve the lives of as many people as possible," and that the planned Chagrin Falls arts district should make the Village "even more irresistible."
Labels: airport, Chagrin Falls, Cleveland west side, economic development, equity planning, regionalism
29 June 2007
Chagrin Falls arts district
WKSU provides more details about the Chagrin Foundation for Arts & Culture and their plans to create an arts district in Chagrin Falls.
WKSU provides more details about the Chagrin Foundation for Arts & Culture and their plans to create an arts district in Chagrin Falls.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, economic development
21 June 2007
Chagrin Foundation for Arts & Culture
The newly formed Chagrin Foundation for Arts & Culture announced plans to establish an arts and entertainment district in downtown Chagrin Falls. They established a partnership with the Chautauqua Institution of New York, and proposed renovating the historic Township Hall as the centerpiece of the five-block district.
(Update: WCPN offers more details.)
The newly formed Chagrin Foundation for Arts & Culture announced plans to establish an arts and entertainment district in downtown Chagrin Falls. They established a partnership with the Chautauqua Institution of New York, and proposed renovating the historic Township Hall as the centerpiece of the five-block district.
(Update: WCPN offers more details.)
Labels: Chagrin Falls, economic development
27 April 2007
Chagrin Falls studies redevelopment proposals
The Village of Chagrin falls has received three proposals for the redevelopment of city-owned land along West Orange Street. Two are resubmissions of previous proposals, and a third calls for the construction of two four-unit townhouses.
The Village of Chagrin falls has received three proposals for the redevelopment of city-owned land along West Orange Street. Two are resubmissions of previous proposals, and a third calls for the construction of two four-unit townhouses.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, mixed-use, residential
06 April 2007
Ivex Paper Mill recommendations
The Paper Mill Vision Committee in Chagrin Falls supports the adaptive reuse of the former Ivex Paper Mill on Cleveland Street, and submitted four recommendations to Mayor Brick. They also suggested lowering the dam to reduce liability and remove it from ODNR's jurisdiction. The Trust for Public Land is also interested in preserving greenspace at the site.
The Paper Mill Vision Committee in Chagrin Falls supports the adaptive reuse of the former Ivex Paper Mill on Cleveland Street, and submitted four recommendations to Mayor Brick. They also suggested lowering the dam to reduce liability and remove it from ODNR's jurisdiction. The Trust for Public Land is also interested in preserving greenspace at the site.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, Chagrin River watershed, greenspace, historic preservation, industrial
30 March 2007
Mansionization fears in Chagrin Falls
A Chagrin Falls resident created Preserve Chagrin Falls and started a petition to gauge the level of concern in the community about proposed changes to the Village's zoning code that he says could lead to a rise in mansionization and teardowns.
A Chagrin Falls resident created Preserve Chagrin Falls and started a petition to gauge the level of concern in the community about proposed changes to the Village's zoning code that he says could lead to a rise in mansionization and teardowns.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation, residential, websites, zoning
JETA wants sanitary sewer service
JETA, Inc. wants its 24 unit cluster home development on Chagrin River Road in Bentleyville to tie into the Chagrin Falls wastewater treatment plant. Chagrin Falls has had a moratorium on connections outside the Village since 1996.
JETA, Inc. wants its 24 unit cluster home development on Chagrin River Road in Bentleyville to tie into the Chagrin Falls wastewater treatment plant. Chagrin Falls has had a moratorium on connections outside the Village since 1996.
Labels: Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, residential
02 February 2007
Architect offers Windsor and Ivex suggestions
At a public meeting in Chagrin Falls on Monday, architect Craig Cawrse offered an inn surrounded by houses, cluster homes, or a "learning institution campus" as possible new uses for the Windsor Hospital site. He also presented several suggestions for ways that the 6.8 acre Ivex Paper Mill site could be redeveloped.
At a public meeting in Chagrin Falls on Monday, architect Craig Cawrse offered an inn surrounded by houses, cluster homes, or a "learning institution campus" as possible new uses for the Windsor Hospital site. He also presented several suggestions for ways that the 6.8 acre Ivex Paper Mill site could be redeveloped.
Labels: Chagrin Falls
26 January 2007
Ivex Paper Mill adaptive reuse possible
On Sunday, architect Jonathan Sandvick made a presentation about the potential for adaptive reuse of the closed Ivex Paper Mill in Chagrin Falls. The Village formed an ad hoc committee to study its possible reuse, and developers may be interested in rehabilitating the 147 year old building. It will discussed at a public meeting on January 29 at Chagrin Falls Township Hall, where plans for the redevelopment of the Windsor Hospital site will also be unveiled.
On Sunday, architect Jonathan Sandvick made a presentation about the potential for adaptive reuse of the closed Ivex Paper Mill in Chagrin Falls. The Village formed an ad hoc committee to study its possible reuse, and developers may be interested in rehabilitating the 147 year old building. It will discussed at a public meeting on January 29 at Chagrin Falls Township Hall, where plans for the redevelopment of the Windsor Hospital site will also be unveiled.
Labels: Chagrin Falls, historic preservation
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