CPC Weblog
an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
31 December 2008
Jacobs calls off Bainbridge plans
The Jacobs Group dropped its plans to build retail on a 30-acre portion of the former Geauga Lake site in Bainbridge Township after the development's would-be anchor store pulled out of the project.
The Jacobs Group dropped its plans to build retail on a 30-acre portion of the former Geauga Lake site in Bainbridge Township after the development's would-be anchor store pulled out of the project.
Labels: Geauga County, retail, urban sprawl
05 December 2008
Exurban communities feel residential development pressure
The Bainbridge Township Trustees are preparing for a legal challenge of the Township's large-lot residential zoning. In North Ridgeville, City Council is evaluating planned community development legislation. A Council committee recommended extending a moratorium on planned community developments.
The Bainbridge Township Trustees are preparing for a legal challenge of the Township's large-lot residential zoning. In North Ridgeville, City Council is evaluating planned community development legislation. A Council committee recommended extending a moratorium on planned community developments.
Labels: Geauga County, Lorain County, residential, urban sprawl, zoning
01 December 2008
Urban sprawl's dynamics in outlying communities
Population growth in North Ridgeville is straining the resources of the school district's bus fleet. Meanwhile, police departments in Geauga and Lake counties are struggling to deal with a crime rate that has increased along with their populations.
Population growth in North Ridgeville is straining the resources of the school district's bus fleet. Meanwhile, police departments in Geauga and Lake counties are struggling to deal with a crime rate that has increased along with their populations.
Labels: Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County, urban sprawl
13 November 2008
Jacobs to buy part of Geauga Lake site
The Jacobs Group is under contract to purchase 30 acres of the 540-acre Geauga Lake site from Cedar Fair. The property is in Bainbridge Township, and the company intends develop it as big box retail.
Update: the Aurora Advocate has more information.
The Jacobs Group is under contract to purchase 30 acres of the 540-acre Geauga Lake site from Cedar Fair. The property is in Bainbridge Township, and the company intends develop it as big box retail.
Update: the Aurora Advocate has more information.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, Portage County, retail, urban sprawl
16 October 2008
Chester bicycle-friendly workshop
A June audit of Chester's town center found that the area lacks infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. Similar workshops were held in Brooklyn Centre, Lakewood, and Strongsville.
A June audit of Chester's town center found that the area lacks infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. Similar workshops were held in Brooklyn Centre, Lakewood, and Strongsville.
Labels: alternative transportation, events, Geauga County, urban design
22 August 2008
Geauga Lake sale may be pushed back
Cedar Fair may postpone the sale of large portions of the former Geauga Lake site because the company feels that the offers for the land are too low. The delay could provide more time for the roller coaster enthusiasts seeking to preserve the Big Dipper.
Cedar Fair may postpone the sale of large portions of the former Geauga Lake site because the company feels that the offers for the land are too low. The delay could provide more time for the roller coaster enthusiasts seeking to preserve the Big Dipper.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, historic preservation, Portage County, urban sprawl
06 August 2008
Geauga Lake preservation
The Geauga County Historical Society is working to save some of the historic structures at Geauga Lake by relocating them to its Century Village in Burton.
The Geauga County Historical Society is working to save some of the historic structures at Geauga Lake by relocating them to its Century Village in Burton.
Labels: Geauga County, historic preservation, Portage County
22 July 2008
Geauga Lake site to be split into three
Cedar Fair is in negotiations with three companies for the sale of the former Geauga Lake site. They reached an agreement with an unidentified buyer for Geauga Lake Hotel and the 11 acres that surround it. Another company is interested in building retail on 100 acres on the west end of the property, and a third wants to build housing on 440 acres between the other two areas. Meanwhile, roller coaster enthusiasts are pessimistic about the future of the historic Big Dipper.
Cedar Fair is in negotiations with three companies for the sale of the former Geauga Lake site. They reached an agreement with an unidentified buyer for Geauga Lake Hotel and the 11 acres that surround it. Another company is interested in building retail on 100 acres on the west end of the property, and a third wants to build housing on 440 acres between the other two areas. Meanwhile, roller coaster enthusiasts are pessimistic about the future of the historic Big Dipper.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, historic preservation, Portage County, urban sprawl
17 June 2008
Big Dipper sold
The landmark Big Dipper roller coaster was tentatively sold to an undisclosed buyer at the Geauga Lake auction today. The purchaser intends to move it to an as-yet unannounced location and reassemble it "not as a ride, but as a nostalgia piece."
The landmark Big Dipper roller coaster was tentatively sold to an undisclosed buyer at the Geauga Lake auction today. The purchaser intends to move it to an as-yet unannounced location and reassemble it "not as a ride, but as a nostalgia piece."
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, historic preservation, Portage County
29 May 2008
Bids in for Geauga Lake sale
Four local developers submitted bids for the purchase of the former Geauga Lake site in Geauga and Portage Counties. The companies are interested in developing the 500 acre property as a mixed-use development.
Four local developers submitted bids for the purchase of the former Geauga Lake site in Geauga and Portage Counties. The companies are interested in developing the 500 acre property as a mixed-use development.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, mixed-use, Portage County
09 May 2008
Great Lakes Compact discussions
State Rep. Matt Dolan and State Sen. Tim Grendell will discuss the merits of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact in Newbury Township tomorrow. Grendell is also scheduled to discuss the compact at an event on Monday in Chesterland.
State Rep. Matt Dolan and State Sen. Tim Grendell will discuss the merits of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact in Newbury Township tomorrow. Grendell is also scheduled to discuss the compact at an event on Monday in Chesterland.
Labels: events, Geauga County, Great Lakes, Ohio, water
25 April 2008
Geauga Lake site studied
The Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Geauga County Planning Commission, and the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District are evaluating the soil, stormwater runoff, and wetlands at the former Geauga Lake site in Bainbridge and Aurora.
The Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Geauga County Planning Commission, and the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District are evaluating the soil, stormwater runoff, and wetlands at the former Geauga Lake site in Bainbridge and Aurora.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, Portage County
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
17 March 2008
More on the new ozone rules
The U.S. EPA weakened its new ozone standards after a last-minute intervention by President Bush. The agency also predicted that Geauga County will be one of only 28 counties in the nation that will fail to meet the new rules by 2020. Meanwhile, a Plain Dealer editorial says the limits will cause economic hardship in Ohio.
Update: local Republican politicians ridiculed the EPA report about Geauga County.
The U.S. EPA weakened its new ozone standards after a last-minute intervention by President Bush. The agency also predicted that Geauga County will be one of only 28 counties in the nation that will fail to meet the new rules by 2020. Meanwhile, a Plain Dealer editorial says the limits will cause economic hardship in Ohio.
Update: local Republican politicians ridiculed the EPA report about Geauga County.
Labels: air, Geauga County, Ohio, United States
01 February 2008
Chester master plan meetings
The Chester Master Plan Steering Committee will hold a series of public meetings beginning in mid-February. If there is sufficient public interest, consultants may be hired to lead workshops and update the zoning code.
The Chester Master Plan Steering Committee will hold a series of public meetings beginning in mid-February. If there is sufficient public interest, consultants may be hired to lead workshops and update the zoning code.
Labels: events, Geauga County, master planning
25 January 2008
Auburn Corners study
The upcoming study of the Auburn Corners area will help formulate a balanced growth plan, highlighting opportunities for both development and conservation.
The upcoming study of the Auburn Corners area will help formulate a balanced growth plan, highlighting opportunities for both development and conservation.
Labels: Geauga County, master planning
23 January 2008
New drilling regulations in Greater Cleveland
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued new rules for oil and natural gas drilling in all of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties and parts of Medina, Lorain, and Summit counties. The changes are in response to an explosion in Bainbridge Township last month caused by methane leaking into the water table.
Update: residents are upset by the state's response to the issue, while area officials are hope the new permit conditions will prevent future problems.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued new rules for oil and natural gas drilling in all of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties and parts of Medina, Lorain, and Summit counties. The changes are in response to an explosion in Bainbridge Township last month caused by methane leaking into the water table.
Update: residents are upset by the state's response to the issue, while area officials are hope the new permit conditions will prevent future problems.
Labels: Geauga County, Greater Cleveland, Ohio, utility
28 December 2007
Aurburn Township plan
Kent State University and the Chagrin River Watershed Partners will prepare a land use plan for Auburn Township in Geauga County. The plan will focus on the Auburn Corners area, and a public meeting will be held on January 17.
Kent State University and the Chagrin River Watershed Partners will prepare a land use plan for Auburn Township in Geauga County. The plan will focus on the Auburn Corners area, and a public meeting will be held on January 17.
Labels: Geauga County, master planning
07 December 2007
New Auburn Twp. zoning categories
The Auburn Township Trustees created zoning classifications for passive open space and for active parks.
The Auburn Township Trustees created zoning classifications for passive open space and for active parks.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, zoning
19 November 2007
Chester master plan meeting
About 50 people attended a Master Plan Steering Committee meeting in Chester. The Committee hopes to make the town center area more pedestrian and bike-friendly.
About 50 people attended a Master Plan Steering Committee meeting in Chester. The Committee hopes to make the town center area more pedestrian and bike-friendly.
Labels: events, Geauga County, master planning
19 September 2007
Amish oppose road widening
Geauga County's Amish residents object to a proposed road widening in Middlefield Township because they want to preserve the area's rural character. A Plain Dealer editorial says, "It's not going to be a simple task for Geauga County to balance its efforts to promote industry and its obligation to protect the rights of Amish people to live as they wish."
Geauga County's Amish residents object to a proposed road widening in Middlefield Township because they want to preserve the area's rural character. A Plain Dealer editorial says, "It's not going to be a simple task for Geauga County to balance its efforts to promote industry and its obligation to protect the rights of Amish people to live as they wish."
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, roads and highways
18 September 2007
New retailer for Bainbridge project
McGill Property Group representatives say they are in final negotiations with an unidentified retailer to fill an 80,000 square foot space at their Shops at Marketplace development in Bainbridge.
McGill Property Group representatives say they are in final negotiations with an unidentified retailer to fill an 80,000 square foot space at their Shops at Marketplace development in Bainbridge.
Labels: Geauga County, retail, urban sprawl
07 September 2007
South Franklin Circle
The groundbreaking for Judson's South Franklin Circle active retirement community in Bainbridge is scheduled for September 20. Phase one construction of the 88 acre development is expected to end in September 2009, with the second phase to be completed by September 2010.
The groundbreaking for Judson's South Franklin Circle active retirement community in Bainbridge is scheduled for September 20. Phase one construction of the 88 acre development is expected to end in September 2009, with the second phase to be completed by September 2010.
Labels: Geauga County, residential, seniors
01 June 2007
Chester town center proposal
Chester residents met last week to discuss a proposal for creating a pedestrian-friendly mixed-use town center.
Chester residents met last week to discuss a proposal for creating a pedestrian-friendly mixed-use town center.
Labels: Geauga County, master planning, mixed-use
30 March 2007
Centerville Mills recommendation
The Centerville Mills Committee in Bainbridge Township recommended that the 161 acre property should become a passive park. Township Trustees are not expected to immediately act on the suggestion.
The Centerville Mills Committee in Bainbridge Township recommended that the 161 acre property should become a passive park. Township Trustees are not expected to immediately act on the suggestion.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace
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