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26 December 2008
Bridgeview Crossing liens
Contractors that have worked on the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights filed about $9.5 million in liens against the property this month.
Contractors that have worked on the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights filed about $9.5 million in liens against the property this month.
Labels: finance, Garfield Heights, retail
City View settlement reactions
Valley View officials say that their concerns about City View Center have been addressed by the recent settlement between shopping center owners and the Ohio EPA.
Valley View officials say that their concerns about City View Center have been addressed by the recent settlement between shopping center owners and the Ohio EPA.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail, Valley View, water
12 December 2008
Garfield Heights retail update
With the Ohio EPA lawsuit resolved, McGill Property Group hopes to proceed with a second phase of construction at City View shopping center in Garfield Heights. Developers of the nearby Bridgeview Crossing shopping center may ask City Council to approve modified plans for its development.
With the Ohio EPA lawsuit resolved, McGill Property Group hopes to proceed with a second phase of construction at City View shopping center in Garfield Heights. Developers of the nearby Bridgeview Crossing shopping center may ask City Council to approve modified plans for its development.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail
05 December 2008
General Chemical redevelopment scrapped
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District dropped its plans to build a recycling center at the General Chemical site in Garfield Heights and Cuyahoga Heights, because environmental remediation costs grew beyond initial expectations.
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District dropped its plans to build a recycling center at the General Chemical site in Garfield Heights and Cuyahoga Heights, because environmental remediation costs grew beyond initial expectations.
Labels: Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield Heights, industrial, land, sustainability
More problems for Bridgeview
The Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in Garfield Heights continues to experience financial setbacks. In addition to the previously reported issues with the Lowe's store, Target has not closed on the purchase of 8.5 acres for its store. Port Authority bonds for the development are on hold.
The Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in Garfield Heights continues to experience financial setbacks. In addition to the previously reported issues with the Lowe's store, Target has not closed on the purchase of 8.5 acres for its store. Port Authority bonds for the development are on hold.
Labels: finance, Garfield Heights, retail
04 December 2008
Environmental lawsuits
The City of Cleveland sued Standex International, the former owner of the Trinity property on Detroit Road, and is seeking more than $1.5 million in compensation for the environmental cleanup of the site. Meanwhile, the Ohio EPA reached a settlement with the owners of City View Center in Garfield Heights. The developers agreed to make major infrastructure improvements (PDF) and pay a $1.2 million fine.
The City of Cleveland sued Standex International, the former owner of the Trinity property on Detroit Road, and is seeking more than $1.5 million in compensation for the environmental cleanup of the site. Meanwhile, the Ohio EPA reached a settlement with the owners of City View Center in Garfield Heights. The developers agreed to make major infrastructure improvements (PDF) and pay a $1.2 million fine.
Labels: Cleveland west side, Garfield Heights, industrial, land, retail, water
01 December 2008
City View settlement near
The Ohio EPA is close to reaching a settlement with developers and the City of Garfield Heights in the City View Center lawsuit. A trial was scheduled to begin on December 8, but was pushed back to December 15.
The Ohio EPA is close to reaching a settlement with developers and the City of Garfield Heights in the City View Center lawsuit. A trial was scheduled to begin on December 8, but was pushed back to December 15.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail, water
26 November 2008
Lowe's pulls out of Bridgeview Crossing
Lowe's "has backed away from closing" on its store at Bridgeview Crossing, creating another delay for the shopping center under development in Garfield Heights. The Plain Dealer reports that it's unclear if Lowe's has pulled out of the project entirely.
Lowe's "has backed away from closing" on its store at Bridgeview Crossing, creating another delay for the shopping center under development in Garfield Heights. The Plain Dealer reports that it's unclear if Lowe's has pulled out of the project entirely.
Labels: Garfield Heights, retail
15 September 2008
Wal-Mart closes City View store
Citing safety concerns, Wal-Mart indefinitely closed its store at City View Center this morning. A company spokesperson said that the list of problems includes "structural shifts, foundation issues, electrical issues, methane gas level issues, sewage backup," and that Wal-Mart does not intend to reopen the store.
Update: the Plain Dealer and WTAM have more details.
Citing safety concerns, Wal-Mart indefinitely closed its store at City View Center this morning. A company spokesperson said that the list of problems includes "structural shifts, foundation issues, electrical issues, methane gas level issues, sewage backup," and that Wal-Mart does not intend to reopen the store.
Update: the Plain Dealer and WTAM have more details.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail, water
12 September 2008
Garfield Heights hopes for settlement
Mayor Longo of Garfield Heights is confident that the Ohio EPA's lawsuit against City View Center will be resolved soon.
Mayor Longo of Garfield Heights is confident that the Ohio EPA's lawsuit against City View Center will be resolved soon.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail, water
09 September 2008
Ohio EPA threatens to shut City View
The Ohio EPA remains unsatisfied with the efforts to monitor and vent methane gas at City View Center, and has threatened to shut down the shopping center in Garfield Heights if the issues are not resolved.
The Ohio EPA remains unsatisfied with the efforts to monitor and vent methane gas at City View Center, and has threatened to shut down the shopping center in Garfield Heights if the issues are not resolved.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail, water
08 September 2008
Granger Road and Transportation Boulevard widening
The City of Garfield Heights will seek additional state funding for road improvements near the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center.
The City of Garfield Heights will seek additional state funding for road improvements near the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center.
Labels: Garfield Heights, roads and highways
15 August 2008
Reuse of the General Chemical site
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District may build a recycling center on the 55 acre former General Chemical site in Garfield Heights and Cuyahoga Heights. A portion of the brownfield site would become a park which would include the planned Mill Creek trail.
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District may build a recycling center on the 55 acre former General Chemical site in Garfield Heights and Cuyahoga Heights. A portion of the brownfield site would become a park which would include the planned Mill Creek trail.
Labels: Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield Heights, industrial, land, sustainability
01 August 2008
Bridgeview Crossing retention basins
Valley View officials are confident that stormwater controls at the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in neighboring Garfield Heights will prevent additional flooding in Valley View.
Valley View officials are confident that stormwater controls at the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in neighboring Garfield Heights will prevent additional flooding in Valley View.
Labels: Garfield Heights, retail, utility, Valley View
18 July 2008
More Bridgeview Crossing delays
Paperwork problems have caused another delay for the Bridgeview Crossing project in Garfield Heights.
Paperwork problems have caused another delay for the Bridgeview Crossing project in Garfield Heights.
Labels: Garfield Heights, retail
11 July 2008
Bridgeview Crossing still behind schedule
The developer of Bridgeview Crossing said that its pace of construction will increase soon. Work on the shopping center in Garfield Heights is behind schedule. Major tenants in the development are expected to include Aldi, Lowe's, JC Penney, and Target.
The developer of Bridgeview Crossing said that its pace of construction will increase soon. Work on the shopping center in Garfield Heights is behind schedule. Major tenants in the development are expected to include Aldi, Lowe's, JC Penney, and Target.
Labels: Garfield Heights, retail
08 July 2008
Ohio sues City View
At the request of the Ohio EPA, the Ohio Attorney General's Office filed a 25-count complaint against the owners and operators of City View Center in Garfield Heights. The lawsuit alleges (PDF) that departures from approved plans resulted in insufficient controls for erosion, leachate management, and methane collection.
Update: the Garfield-Maple Sun supplies more details.
At the request of the Ohio EPA, the Ohio Attorney General's Office filed a 25-count complaint against the owners and operators of City View Center in Garfield Heights. The lawsuit alleges (PDF) that departures from approved plans resulted in insufficient controls for erosion, leachate management, and methane collection.
Update: the Garfield-Maple Sun supplies more details.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail, water
27 May 2008
Port Authority backs Garfield Heights development
On Friday, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority voted to issue $40 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights. Some hope that the new center will create a regional draw when it is added to nearby retail development. Critics of the decision say that the Port Authority should not be subsidizing retail developments.
On Friday, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority voted to issue $40 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights. Some hope that the new center will create a regional draw when it is added to nearby retail development. Critics of the decision say that the Port Authority should not be subsidizing retail developments.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, finance, Garfield Heights, retail
20 May 2008
Garfield Heights weighs STC pullout
The City of Garfield Heights may withdraw from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County because of cost concerns.
The City of Garfield Heights may withdraw from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County because of cost concerns.
Labels: Garfield Heights, public transit, regionalism, seniors
Settlement in Garfield Heights
The Garfield Heights company that was fighting its eviction reached a settlement with the City.
The Garfield Heights company that was fighting its eviction reached a settlement with the City.
Labels: eminent domain, Garfield Heights
25 April 2008
Garfield Heights business fights eviction
A business on Transportation Boulevard is contesting an eviction notice filed by the City of Garfield Heights. Last month, the City took ownership of the building that houses the company.
A business on Transportation Boulevard is contesting an eviction notice filed by the City of Garfield Heights. Last month, the City took ownership of the building that houses the company.
Labels: eminent domain, Garfield Heights, retail
21 April 2008
Eminent domain efforts lead to eviction proceedings
The City of Garfield Heights is attempting to evict tenants from buildings it is acquiring via eminent domain. The City intends to take 56 parcels for roads leading to the under construction Bridgeview Crossing shopping center.
The City of Garfield Heights is attempting to evict tenants from buildings it is acquiring via eminent domain. The City intends to take 56 parcels for roads leading to the under construction Bridgeview Crossing shopping center.
Labels: eminent domain, Garfield Heights, retail
14 April 2008
City View environmental problems
The Ohio EPA has cited the owners of City View Center for at least 20 environmental violations, including a buildup of methane gas and seepage of polluted water into storm and sanitary sewers. The shopping center in Garfield Heights was the first major commercial development in the state to be built atop a closed landfill.
The Ohio EPA has cited the owners of City View Center for at least 20 environmental violations, including a buildup of methane gas and seepage of polluted water into storm and sanitary sewers. The shopping center in Garfield Heights was the first major commercial development in the state to be built atop a closed landfill.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, retail, water
21 March 2008
Garfield Heights to use eminent domain
Garfield Heights City Council approved the use of eminent domain for 20 parcels needed for the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center.
Garfield Heights City Council approved the use of eminent domain for 20 parcels needed for the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center.
Labels: eminent domain, Garfield Heights, retail
Senior housing construction
Six new single family houses for seniors are under construction at the Jennings Center for Older Adults in Garfield Heights. In Maple Heights, a developer has expressed interest in building apartments for seniors on a three acre site near St. Andrew Eastern Orthodox Church.
Six new single family houses for seniors are under construction at the Jennings Center for Older Adults in Garfield Heights. In Maple Heights, a developer has expressed interest in building apartments for seniors on a three acre site near St. Andrew Eastern Orthodox Church.
Labels: Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, residential, seniors
28 February 2008
Bridgeview Crossing work behind schedule
Construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights is behind schedule. It was originally scheduled to open in November 2008, but the first stores are not expected to open until March 2009.
Construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights is behind schedule. It was originally scheduled to open in November 2008, but the first stores are not expected to open until March 2009.
Labels: eminent domain, Garfield Heights, retail
09 November 2007
Bridgeview Crossing gets easements
Garfield Heights City Council unanimously approved easements at Bridgeview Crossing for sewer and water lines and for signage.
Garfield Heights City Council unanimously approved easements at Bridgeview Crossing for sewer and water lines and for signage.
Labels: Garfield Heights, retail
07 November 2007
Hathaway Park meeting
Plans for Hathaway Park in Garfield Heights will affect up to 0.21 acres of wetlands and 3,285 feet of stream. The Ohio EPA will hold a public meeting about the potential impacts on November 15 at the Garfield Heights Civic Center.
Plans for Hathaway Park in Garfield Heights will affect up to 0.21 acres of wetlands and 3,285 feet of stream. The Ohio EPA will hold a public meeting about the potential impacts on November 15 at the Garfield Heights Civic Center.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, Garfield Heights, greenspace
22 October 2007
Bridgeview Crossing PILOTs
The Garfield Heights Board of Education approved an amended compensation agreement for payments in lieu of taxes in the Bridgeview Crossing TIF package. A $3 million dollar payment originally scheduled for June was shifted to December 31.
The Garfield Heights Board of Education approved an amended compensation agreement for payments in lieu of taxes in the Bridgeview Crossing TIF package. A $3 million dollar payment originally scheduled for June was shifted to December 31.
Labels: Garfield Heights, retail, tax policy
17 October 2007
Target to build in Garfield Heights
Target plans to build a 145,000 square foot store at the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in Garfield Heights. It is tentatively scheduled to open in October 2008.
Target plans to build a 145,000 square foot store at the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in Garfield Heights. It is tentatively scheduled to open in October 2008.
Labels: Garfield Heights, retail
10 October 2007
Wargo Farm to become Hathaway Park
The City of Garfield Heights will issue $3.5 million in bonds to fund the conversion of the former Wargo Farm into Hathaway Park (PDF).
The City of Garfield Heights will issue $3.5 million in bonds to fund the conversion of the former Wargo Farm into Hathaway Park (PDF).
Labels: finance, Garfield Heights, greenspace
01 June 2007
Valley Ranch sentence
A Garfield Heights Municipal Court judge ordered Sandy Krulak and Jeff Simler of Ameri-Con Homes to plant grass, install fencing around two unfinished foundations, and form a homeowners association at their unfinished Valley Ranch subdivision by June 30.
A Garfield Heights Municipal Court judge ordered Sandy Krulak and Jeff Simler of Ameri-Con Homes to plant grass, install fencing around two unfinished foundations, and form a homeowners association at their unfinished Valley Ranch subdivision by June 30.
Labels: Garfield Heights, residential
18 May 2007
Bridgeview Crossing receives permit
Developers of Bridgeview Crossing have obtained some, but not all, of the stormwater permits needed to resume construction of the shopping center.
Developers of Bridgeview Crossing have obtained some, but not all, of the stormwater permits needed to resume construction of the shopping center.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, Garfield Heights, retail
Ameri-Con homes out of cash
Builder Ameri-Con Homes will not complete construction or cleanup of the Valley Ranch subdivision in Garfield Heights because they are out of money. A bank is taking over the development.
Builder Ameri-Con Homes will not complete construction or cleanup of the Valley Ranch subdivision in Garfield Heights because they are out of money. A bank is taking over the development.
Labels: Garfield Heights, residential
20 April 2007
Valley Ranch agreement
An owner of Ameri-Con Homes agreed to remove construction debris and erect a fence around unfinished foundations at the Valley Ranch subdivision in Garfield Heights. A formal sentencing in the case is scheduled for May 15.
An owner of Ameri-Con Homes agreed to remove construction debris and erect a fence around unfinished foundations at the Valley Ranch subdivision in Garfield Heights. A formal sentencing in the case is scheduled for May 15.
Labels: Garfield Heights, residential
Bridgeview Crossing work still stopped
Although demolition work continues, construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights remains halted while a stormwater management plan is reviewed. Developer Snider-Cannata Interests submitted a plan on April 6.
Although demolition work continues, construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights remains halted while a stormwater management plan is reviewed. Developer Snider-Cannata Interests submitted a plan on April 6.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, Garfield Heights, retail
30 March 2007
Bridgeview Crossing construction halted
Early last week, the City of Garfield Heights shut down construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center because the builders had no plan for stormwater management at the construction site. Developer Snider-Cannata plans to submit plans soon.
Early last week, the City of Garfield Heights shut down construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center because the builders had no plan for stormwater management at the construction site. Developer Snider-Cannata plans to submit plans soon.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, Garfield Heights, retail
26 March 2007
Stark House razed
The Stark House, one of Garfield Heights' oldest homes, was razed to accommodate construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center at Granger Road and Transportation Boulevard. The owner of the 1864 house sold it to developers for $150,000 in January.
The Stark House, one of Garfield Heights' oldest homes, was razed to accommodate construction of the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center at Granger Road and Transportation Boulevard. The owner of the 1864 house sold it to developers for $150,000 in January.
Labels: Garfield Heights, historic preservation, residential, retail
16 March 2007
Valley Ranch case to continue next month
The principals of Ameri-Con homes appeared in court last week and entered pleas of not guilty in the lawsuit brought against them by the City of Garfield Heights for failing to remove debris and complete common areas in their Valley Ranch subdivision. The case is scheduled to resume on April 10.
The principals of Ameri-Con homes appeared in court last week and entered pleas of not guilty in the lawsuit brought against them by the City of Garfield Heights for failing to remove debris and complete common areas in their Valley Ranch subdivision. The case is scheduled to resume on April 10.
Labels: Garfield Heights, residential
09 March 2007
Valley Ranch lawsuit
The City of Garfield Heights' lawsuit against Ameri-Con Homes went to trial earlier this week. Company officials failed to appear at an pretrial hearing last month.
The City of Garfield Heights' lawsuit against Ameri-Con Homes went to trial earlier this week. Company officials failed to appear at an pretrial hearing last month.
Labels: Garfield Heights, residential
02 March 2007
Bridgeview Crossing eminent domain hearings
The 13 Garfield Heights landowners who are involved in eminent domain cases appear to be challenging the buyout figures offered by the developer, not the City's eminent domain power. The properties are on the site of the planned Bridgeview Crossing (PDFs) shopping center, and much of the neighborhood has already been demolished.
The 13 Garfield Heights landowners who are involved in eminent domain cases appear to be challenging the buyout figures offered by the developer, not the City's eminent domain power. The properties are on the site of the planned Bridgeview Crossing (PDFs) shopping center, and much of the neighborhood has already been demolished.
Labels: eminent domain, Garfield Heights, retail
31 January 2007
Bridgeview Crossing home buyouts
Some residents of the area slated for redevelopment as the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights feel that developer Snider-Cannata Interests has not treated them fairly. Eminent domain cases are scheduled to be heard next Wednesday.
Some residents of the area slated for redevelopment as the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights feel that developer Snider-Cannata Interests has not treated them fairly. Eminent domain cases are scheduled to be heard next Wednesday.
Labels: eminent domain, Garfield Heights, residential, retail
19 January 2007
Garfield Heights sues homebuilder
The City of Garfield Heights is suing homebuilder Ameri-Con Homes because the company has been slow to clean up debris and finish common areas in its Valley Ranch subdivision near Turney Road.
The City of Garfield Heights is suing homebuilder Ameri-Con Homes because the company has been slow to clean up debris and finish common areas in its Valley Ranch subdivision near Turney Road.
Labels: Garfield Heights, residential
12 January 2007
Toxic waste in Valley View
Toxic waste runoff from the closed Boyas landfill in Garfield Heights, now the site of the recently sold City View Center, may be the source of cancer among residents in a downstream Valley View neighborhood.
Toxic waste runoff from the closed Boyas landfill in Garfield Heights, now the site of the recently sold City View Center, may be the source of cancer among residents in a downstream Valley View neighborhood.
Labels: Garfield Heights, land, Valley View, water
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