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an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
31 October 2008
North Royalton rain barrel legislation
The City of North Royalton may join South Euclid and Euclid in promulgating rules for rain barrels.
The City of North Royalton may join South Euclid and Euclid in promulgating rules for rain barrels.
Labels: North Royalton, sustainability
01 August 2008
Low Impact Design in North Royalton
North Royalton City Council is resuming its exploration of Low Impact Design stormwater management techniques. Council President Vincent Gentile plans to form a Low Impact Design subcommittee that will make a recommendation to Council late next year.
North Royalton City Council is resuming its exploration of Low Impact Design stormwater management techniques. Council President Vincent Gentile plans to form a Low Impact Design subcommittee that will make a recommendation to Council late next year.
Labels: North Royalton, sustainability, utility
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
03 July 2008
Town Center District agreement terminated
The City of North Royalton and the Coral Co. decided to terminate a 2005 agreement for the development of the mixed-use Town Center District. In a statement, the City said that it "remains committed to pursuing the Town Center concept." However, it also removed materials relating to the development from its website.
The City of North Royalton and the Coral Co. decided to terminate a 2005 agreement for the development of the mixed-use Town Center District. In a statement, the City said that it "remains committed to pursuing the Town Center concept." However, it also removed materials relating to the development from its website.
Labels: mixed-use, North Royalton
02 July 2008
No local control over drilling
North Royalton leaders recently passed a measure requiring increased notification when an oil or gas well is drilled. At least one company intends to ignore the new rules, because they are unenforceable under state law.
North Royalton leaders recently passed a measure requiring increased notification when an oil or gas well is drilled. At least one company intends to ignore the new rules, because they are unenforceable under state law.
Labels: North Royalton, Ohio, utility
22 May 2008
Regional stormwater management meeting
North Royalton leaders met with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer district officials to discuss the agency's plans for a regional stormwater management program.
North Royalton leaders met with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer district officials to discuss the agency's plans for a regional stormwater management program.
Labels: Greater Cleveland, North Royalton, regionalism, utility
21 March 2008
North Royalton obtains grant extension
The City of North Royalton received another one year extension to meet the job creation requirements of a 1998 CDBG grant that was used for the expansion of York Road industrial park.
The City of North Royalton received another one year extension to meet the job creation requirements of a 1998 CDBG grant that was used for the expansion of York Road industrial park.
Labels: grants and appropriations, industrial, North Royalton
08 February 2008
North Royalton Greenways Plan killed
North Royalton City Council dropped discussion of the proposed North Royalton Greenways Plan because the plan's main advocates are no longer City Council members. Mayor Stefanik called it "feel good" legislation that wasn't realistic or legal.
North Royalton City Council dropped discussion of the proposed North Royalton Greenways Plan because the plan's main advocates are no longer City Council members. Mayor Stefanik called it "feel good" legislation that wasn't realistic or legal.
Labels: greenspace, North Royalton
11 January 2008
North Royalton hires Tom Jordan
Tom Jordan is North Royalton's new Director of Community Development. He previously served as the Director of Planning and Development in Lakewood, a position he held since 2004. Nathan Kelly now holds the Lakewood post.
Tom Jordan is North Royalton's new Director of Community Development. He previously served as the Director of Planning and Development in Lakewood, a position he held since 2004. Nathan Kelly now holds the Lakewood post.
Labels: economic development, Lakewood, North Royalton
02 January 2008
North Royalton still trying to get grant extension
The current and former mayors of North Royalton asked Ohio's senators for assistance in obtaining another extension for meeting the job creation requirements of a federal grant the City received in 1998 for the expansion of York Road industrial park. If the extension is not granted, the City may assess property owners to cover repayment of the grant.
The current and former mayors of North Royalton asked Ohio's senators for assistance in obtaining another extension for meeting the job creation requirements of a federal grant the City received in 1998 for the expansion of York Road industrial park. If the extension is not granted, the City may assess property owners to cover repayment of the grant.
Labels: economic development, grants and appropriations, industrial, North Royalton
06 November 2007
North Royalton retention basin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted approval to the City of North Royalton to build a retention basin in the Chesapeake Drive area. The basin was the main project identified by the Citizens Flooding Oversight Committee.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted approval to the City of North Royalton to build a retention basin in the Chesapeake Drive area. The basin was the main project identified by the Citizens Flooding Oversight Committee.
Labels: North Royalton, Rocky River watershed
22 October 2007
Sports fields in North Royalton
Mayor Luks of North Royalton would like the City to purchase a 30 acre undeveloped site on State Road for use as athletic fields. Some City Council members would prefer to instead work with the school district.
Mayor Luks of North Royalton would like the City to purchase a 30 acre undeveloped site on State Road for use as athletic fields. Some City Council members would prefer to instead work with the school district.
Labels: greenspace, North Royalton
12 October 2007
A new volunteer organization possible in North Royalton
Some North Royalton residents expressed an interest in forming a nonprofit organization similar to the West Creek Preservation Committee to implement the priorities identified in the City's Greenways Plan.
Some North Royalton residents expressed an interest in forming a nonprofit organization similar to the West Creek Preservation Committee to implement the priorities identified in the City's Greenways Plan.
Labels: greenspace, North Royalton
10 October 2007
North Royalton Town Center plans to be unveiled
Developers of the planned North Royalton Town Center are expected to present a development plan to the North Royalton Planning Commission later this month. Plans for big box retail have been scaled back, with the largest store now at 87,000 square feet. The 619,000 square foot mixed-use development will include retail, office, and municipal space.
Developers of the planned North Royalton Town Center are expected to present a development plan to the North Royalton Planning Commission later this month. Plans for big box retail have been scaled back, with the largest store now at 87,000 square feet. The 619,000 square foot mixed-use development will include retail, office, and municipal space.
Labels: mixed-use, North Royalton
28 September 2007
North Royalton considers wetlands remediation legislation
North Royalton City Council is considering a measure that would require wetlands or riparian areas lost to development to be remediated within the City. If suitable sites are unavailable, mitigation could be done outside of the City.
North Royalton City Council is considering a measure that would require wetlands or riparian areas lost to development to be remediated within the City. If suitable sites are unavailable, mitigation could be done outside of the City.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, North Royalton, Rocky River watershed
No vote yet on Greenways Plan
The North Royalton Greenways Plan remains stuck in a City Council committee because its sponsors fear that City Council would not approve it.
The North Royalton Greenways Plan remains stuck in a City Council committee because its sponsors fear that City Council would not approve it.
Labels: greenspace, North Royalton
North Royalton seeks grant extension
North Royalton officials will request another extension for meeting job creation requirements in a grant the City received for the York Road industrial park. The City will have to repay the grant if it is unable to obtain the extension.
North Royalton officials will request another extension for meeting job creation requirements in a grant the City received for the York Road industrial park. The City will have to repay the grant if it is unable to obtain the extension.
Labels: economic development, grants and appropriations, North Royalton
21 September 2007
Flash flooding dangers in North Royalton
Several Edgerton Road residents in North Royalton want the City to buy their homes because of potential flash flooding dangers identified in a recent report (PDF).
Several Edgerton Road residents in North Royalton want the City to buy their homes because of potential flash flooding dangers identified in a recent report (PDF).
Labels: North Royalton, residential, Rocky River watershed
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
North Royalton may have to return grant
If North Royalton officials are unable to generate about 100 low- to moderate-paying jobs at the York Road industrial park, the City may need to return a $181,597 CDBG grant it received in 1998.
If North Royalton officials are unable to generate about 100 low- to moderate-paying jobs at the York Road industrial park, the City may need to return a $181,597 CDBG grant it received in 1998.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, economic development, grants and appropriations, industrial, North Royalton
21 August 2007
Royalton Place
Royalton Place, a 132,000 square foot retail center with an additional 38,000 square feet of outlots, has been proposed for the northeast corner of Royalton and York Roads in North Royalton. The 32 acre site includes 7.32 acres of wetlands, and the Ohio EPA will accept public comments on the development until September 5.
Royalton Place, a 132,000 square foot retail center with an additional 38,000 square feet of outlots, has been proposed for the northeast corner of Royalton and York Roads in North Royalton. The 32 acre site includes 7.32 acres of wetlands, and the Ohio EPA will accept public comments on the development until September 5.
Labels: North Royalton, retail, Rocky River watershed
20 August 2007
Chippewa Creek development moratorium extended
Last month, North Royalton City Council extended the development moratorium for in Chippewa Creek watershed for an additional six months. A management plan is being developed for the watershed.
Last month, North Royalton City Council extended the development moratorium for in Chippewa Creek watershed for an additional six months. A management plan is being developed for the watershed.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, North Royalton
10 August 2007
North Royalton property transfer
The North Royalton City Schools will likely sell a 33 acre property at Abbey and Albion Roads to the City. The site will be used as the new home for radio towers that must be moved for the planned North Royalton Town Center development.
The North Royalton City Schools will likely sell a 33 acre property at Abbey and Albion Roads to the City. The site will be used as the new home for radio towers that must be moved for the planned North Royalton Town Center development.
Labels: mixed-use, North Royalton
27 July 2007
North Royalton Town Center site plan
Mayor Luks said that the preliminary site plan prepared by the Coral Company for the mixed-use North Royalton Town Center development "could change dramatically."
Mayor Luks said that the preliminary site plan prepared by the Coral Company for the mixed-use North Royalton Town Center development "could change dramatically."
Labels: mixed-use, North Royalton
15 June 2007
North Royalton Town Center update
As part of the North Royalton Town Center project, the City's downtown radio towers may be relocated to a 38 acre site on Abbey Road. The Coral Company also prepared a preliminary site plan for the development, which calls for 603,000 square feet of retail (including anchor stores of 206,100 and 102,900 square feet) and 197,000 square feet of office space.
As part of the North Royalton Town Center project, the City's downtown radio towers may be relocated to a 38 acre site on Abbey Road. The Coral Company also prepared a preliminary site plan for the development, which calls for 603,000 square feet of retail (including anchor stores of 206,100 and 102,900 square feet) and 197,000 square feet of office space.
Labels: mixed-use, North Royalton
04 May 2007
Turnpike noise to be addressed
The transportation budget passed by Ohio legislators includes $500,000 over the next two years for an Ohio Turnpike Commission study and pilot program on reducing traffic noise. Local officials credited the four-city "Working Together to Make a Difference" group with drawing attention to the issue.
The transportation budget passed by Ohio legislators includes $500,000 over the next two years for an Ohio Turnpike Commission study and pilot program on reducing traffic noise. Local officials credited the four-city "Working Together to Make a Difference" group with drawing attention to the issue.
Labels: Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, roads and highways, Strongsville
A farm proposed in North Royalton
The owners of 25 acres of woods in North Royalton want to establish a farm on the property. The site on Abbey Road between Sprague and Albion Roads is zoned for residential construction, and the owners hope to build housing on the property after farming it for three years.
The owners of 25 acres of woods in North Royalton want to establish a farm on the property. The site on Abbey Road between Sprague and Albion Roads is zoned for residential construction, and the owners hope to build housing on the property after farming it for three years.
Labels: greenspace, North Royalton, residential
27 April 2007
Greenways Plan questioned
Some North Royalton City Council members worry that the North Royalton Greenways Plan might lower property values in the City.
Some North Royalton City Council members worry that the North Royalton Greenways Plan might lower property values in the City.
Labels: greenspace, North Royalton
13 April 2007
North Royalton Town Center planning update
North Royalton leaders are preparing a tax increment financing package that will be used to support the planned Town Center District development. Mayor Luks and other officials will also attend the annual ICSC convention in Las Vegas next month to court prospective retailers.
North Royalton leaders are preparing a tax increment financing package that will be used to support the planned Town Center District development. Mayor Luks and other officials will also attend the annual ICSC convention in Las Vegas next month to court prospective retailers.
Labels: mixed-use, North Royalton, tax policy
09 March 2007
North Royalton Town Center District planning
North Royalton Mayor Cathy Luks says that plans for the Town Center District are "very promising". Developer The Coral Company has entered phase two of the project, which includes property acquisition and site planning.
North Royalton Mayor Cathy Luks says that plans for the Town Center District are "very promising". Developer The Coral Company has entered phase two of the project, which includes property acquisition and site planning.
Labels: mixed-use, North Royalton
23 February 2007
Chippewa Creek land will not be preserved
North Royalton activists were unable to obtain a grant to create the proposed Chippewa Creek Preserve, so the North Royalton Board of Education sold the 10 acres to Zillich Homes for $285,000 and 3 acres of land.
North Royalton activists were unable to obtain a grant to create the proposed Chippewa Creek Preserve, so the North Royalton Board of Education sold the 10 acres to Zillich Homes for $285,000 and 3 acres of land.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, greenspace, North Royalton, residential
16 February 2007
North Royalton greenspace plan
North Royalton City Council is considering adopting the North Royalton Greenways Plan (PDF), a concept for creating a system of interconnected parks and trails that was developed by the North Royalton Greenways Committee.
North Royalton City Council is considering adopting the North Royalton Greenways Plan (PDF), a concept for creating a system of interconnected parks and trails that was developed by the North Royalton Greenways Committee.
Labels: greenspace, North Royalton
26 January 2007
Working Together to Make a Difference meetings conclude
At the last of four public meetings, Turnpike officials, local leaders, and residents discussed the noise, flooding, and pollution generated by the Ohio Turnpike. Turnpike officials pledged to meet with community leaders within two months to discuss possible solutions.
At the last of four public meetings, Turnpike officials, local leaders, and residents discussed the noise, flooding, and pollution generated by the Ohio Turnpike. Turnpike officials pledged to meet with community leaders within two months to discuss possible solutions.
Labels: Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, roads and highways, Strongsville
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