CPC Weblog
an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
26 December 2008
Turnpike noise mitigation pilot project
The Ohio Turnpike Commission will test sound barrier installations along the turnpike in Berea and Strongsville in as part of a noise mitigation pilot project.
Update: the Sun Star has more details.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission will test sound barrier installations along the turnpike in Berea and Strongsville in as part of a noise mitigation pilot project.
Update: the Sun Star has more details.
Labels: Berea, roads and highways, Strongsville
10 October 2008
Renaissance Park financing
Because of the changing financial climate, developers of the Renaissance Park retail development in Strongsville opted to use traditional financing instead of the TIF package approved last year.
Because of the changing financial climate, developers of the Renaissance Park retail development in Strongsville opted to use traditional financing instead of the TIF package approved last year.
Labels: finance, retail, Strongsville
28 September 2008
Preservation update
The Shaker Heights Landmark Commission gave its 2008 Preservation Awards to First Baptist Church, Plymouth Church, and the Shaker Heights City Schools. In Strongsville, the renovated Old Town Hall was formally reopened.
The Shaker Heights Landmark Commission gave its 2008 Preservation Awards to First Baptist Church, Plymouth Church, and the Shaker Heights City Schools. In Strongsville, the renovated Old Town Hall was formally reopened.
Labels: historic preservation, Shaker Heights, Strongsville
21 September 2008
The Plaza at SouthPark announcement
Visconsi Companies announced that the Plaza at SouthPark will be anchored by a 147,000 square foot Costco. The shopping center under construction at I-71 and Route 82 in Strongsville will also include a Best Buy and a Bed Bath & Beyond. The stores are expected to open in fall 2009.
Update: the Sun Star has more information.
Visconsi Companies announced that the Plaza at SouthPark will be anchored by a 147,000 square foot Costco. The shopping center under construction at I-71 and Route 82 in Strongsville will also include a Best Buy and a Bed Bath & Beyond. The stores are expected to open in fall 2009.
Update: the Sun Star has more information.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
03 September 2008
Camp Cheerful buys land
Achievement Centers for Children completed the purchase of a 4.3 acre site on Royalton Road adjacent to Camp Cheerful in Strongsville. A hotel had been proposed for the site, but the new owners will keep it undeveloped.
Achievement Centers for Children completed the purchase of a 4.3 acre site on Royalton Road adjacent to Camp Cheerful in Strongsville. A hotel had been proposed for the site, but the new owners will keep it undeveloped.
Labels: greenspace, Strongsville
15 August 2008
Renaissance Park construction
Demolition of the structures at Pearl and Whitney Roads in Strongsville is underway, and an expansion of the Renaissance Park shopping center will be built on the site. The first 6,200 square foot building in the 125,000 square foot development (PDF) will open in April.
Demolition of the structures at Pearl and Whitney Roads in Strongsville is underway, and an expansion of the Renaissance Park shopping center will be built on the site. The first 6,200 square foot building in the 125,000 square foot development (PDF) will open in April.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
30 June 2008
No announcement in Strongsville
Site preparation is continuing for the retail development at I-71 and Route 82 in Strongsville, although no plans have been officially announced. Developer Visconsi Companies may reveal its plans in July.
Site preparation is continuing for the retail development at I-71 and Route 82 in Strongsville, although no plans have been officially announced. Developer Visconsi Companies may reveal its plans in July.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
13 June 2008
Walkable Community Workshop
Strongsville was one of four Greater Cleveland communities to host National Center for Bicycling and Walking workshops aimed at finding ways to make the City friendlier for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Strongsville was one of four Greater Cleveland communities to host National Center for Bicycling and Walking workshops aimed at finding ways to make the City friendlier for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Labels: alternative transportation, events, Strongsville
20 May 2008
Fieldhouse to be replaced by housing
Tecco's Next Level Sports Facility on Westwood Drive in Strongsville is being demolished and will be replaced by the Preserve at Westwood, a 90 unit residential subdivision.
Tecco's Next Level Sports Facility on Westwood Drive in Strongsville is being demolished and will be replaced by the Preserve at Westwood, a 90 unit residential subdivision.
Labels: residential, Strongsville
31 March 2008
New NRHP listings
The Tudor Arms in University Circle and Strongsville's Old Town Hall were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Tudor Arms in University Circle and Strongsville's Old Town Hall were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Labels: Cleveland east side, historic preservation, Strongsville
28 March 2008
Strongsville retail construction to start soon
Visconsi Companies has begun site preparation for the Plaza at Southpark, a retail development on 53 acres on Royalton Road near I-71 in Strongsville. The company would not comment on the project, but City officials say it will be anchored by a Costco.
Visconsi Companies has begun site preparation for the Plaza at Southpark, a retail development on 53 acres on Royalton Road near I-71 in Strongsville. The company would not comment on the project, but City officials say it will be anchored by a Costco.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
25 March 2008
Strongsville purchases property
The City of Strongsville purchased an undeveloped 25 acre site on Lunn Road. The land is zoned for industrial development, and while the City plans to use it for recreation purposes, officials hope that it will eventually be developed.
The City of Strongsville purchased an undeveloped 25 acre site on Lunn Road. The land is zoned for industrial development, and while the City plans to use it for recreation purposes, officials hope that it will eventually be developed.
Labels: greenspace, industrial, Strongsville, zoning
21 March 2008
Strongsville Wal-Mart expansion to start
Construction of a 59,000 square foot addition to the Pearl Road Wal-Mart in Strongsville is expected to start this spring. When the expansion is complete, the store will become a supercenter.
Construction of a 59,000 square foot addition to the Pearl Road Wal-Mart in Strongsville is expected to start this spring. When the expansion is complete, the store will become a supercenter.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
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
25 January 2008
Strongsville retail development to proceed
The existing structures at I-71 and Royalton Road in Strongsville will be razed within the next few months to make way for a new retail development. Visconsi Companies is expected to reveal details about the project by March 1.
The existing structures at I-71 and Royalton Road in Strongsville will be razed within the next few months to make way for a new retail development. Visconsi Companies is expected to reveal details about the project by March 1.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
Strongsville hotel proposal dropped
Achievement Centers for Children, which operates Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, agreed to purchase a five acre property adjacent to the camp, effectively canceling a proposal to built a hotel on the site. The organization does not intend to develop or sell the land.
Achievement Centers for Children, which operates Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, agreed to purchase a five acre property adjacent to the camp, effectively canceling a proposal to built a hotel on the site. The organization does not intend to develop or sell the land.
Labels: greenspace, retail, Strongsville
18 January 2008
Senior transporation update
After withdrawing from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County last year, the Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville reverted to their former municipal transportation systems. Middleburg Heights, on the other hand, will continue its participation in the Senior Transportation Connection.
After withdrawing from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County last year, the Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville reverted to their former municipal transportation systems. Middleburg Heights, on the other hand, will continue its participation in the Senior Transportation Connection.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, public transit, regionalism, seniors, Strongsville
04 December 2007
Old Town Hall work almost finished
The renovation of the historic Old Town Hall in Strongsville is nearing completion.
The renovation of the historic Old Town Hall in Strongsville is nearing completion.
Labels: historic preservation, institutional, Strongsville
13 November 2007
Camp supporters opposed to hotel
Supporters of Camp Cheerful in Strongsville are opposed to a proposed rezoning to permit construction of a hotel on an adjacent site. They say that it would destroy the natural buffer around the camp.
Supporters of Camp Cheerful in Strongsville are opposed to a proposed rezoning to permit construction of a hotel on an adjacent site. They say that it would destroy the natural buffer around the camp.
Labels: greenspace, office, retail, Strongsville, zoning
26 October 2007
Three cities to drop out of Senior Transportation Connection
The Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville decided to withdraw from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County and will revert to their former municipal senior transportation systems.
The Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville decided to withdraw from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County and will revert to their former municipal senior transportation systems.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, public transit, regionalism, seniors, Strongsville
Renaissance Park, Phase II
Developers are working to obtain municipal approval for the second phase of the Renaissance Park retail development in Strongsville. They continue to seek a TIF package for the 125,000 square foot project (PDF).
Developers are working to obtain municipal approval for the second phase of the Renaissance Park retail development in Strongsville. They continue to seek a TIF package for the 125,000 square foot project (PDF).
Labels: retail, Strongsville, tax policy
09 October 2007
Marks Road extension dropped
Strongsville City Council dropped plans to extend Marks Road between Royalton Road and Albion Road. Mayor Perciak said that if the City "opened up Marks Road, it would become the Medina Highway."
Strongsville City Council dropped plans to extend Marks Road between Royalton Road and Albion Road. Mayor Perciak said that if the City "opened up Marks Road, it would become the Medina Highway."
Labels: roads and highways, Strongsville
21 September 2007
Old Town Hall work to start
Renovations to Strongsville's historic Old Town Hall will begin soon.
Renovations to Strongsville's historic Old Town Hall will begin soon.
Labels: historic preservation, institutional, Strongsville
18 September 2007
Stronsville sidewalks
Leaders in Strongsville are discussing the City's lack of sidewalks.
Leaders in Strongsville are discussing the City's lack of sidewalks.
Labels: alternative transportation, Strongsville
07 September 2007
New HQ for the CSC Group
Construction of the first building on the Foltz Extension in the Strongsville Business & Technology Park has started. The CSC Group is building a new 48,500 square foot headquarters, which they plan to complete in about a year.
Construction of the first building on the Foltz Extension in the Strongsville Business & Technology Park has started. The CSC Group is building a new 48,500 square foot headquarters, which they plan to complete in about a year.
Labels: office, Strongsville
20 August 2007
Old Town Hall nominated for National Register
The Ohio Historical Society nominated Strongsville's Old Town Hall for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Ohio Historical Society nominated Strongsville's Old Town Hall for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
Labels: historic preservation, Strongsville
06 August 2007
Strongsville hotel plan revived
The owner of a 5.5 acre property on Royalton Road in Strongsville revived plans for building a hotel on the site, and applied for rezoning the property from office building to motorist service.
The owner of a 5.5 acre property on Royalton Road in Strongsville revived plans for building a hotel on the site, and applied for rezoning the property from office building to motorist service.
Labels: Strongsville, zoning
27 July 2007
No state dollars for Foltz extension
The City of Strongsville did not receive a requested state grant to extend Foltz Industrial Parkway in the Strongsville Business Park, and City officials plan to apply for a $4 million Ohio Job Ready Sites grant next year.
The City of Strongsville did not receive a requested state grant to extend Foltz Industrial Parkway in the Strongsville Business Park, and City officials plan to apply for a $4 million Ohio Job Ready Sites grant next year.
Labels: grants and appropriations, industrial, roads and highways, Strongsville
06 July 2007
Strongsville retail development upheld
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision and rejected a citizen group's lawsuit over a proposed retail development on a 49 acre wooded property at Royalton Road and I-71. The decision may mark the end of a 14 year legal battle. A 2005 agreement with the city calls for 17 acres of the site to preserved as a conservation area.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision and rejected a citizen group's lawsuit over a proposed retail development on a 49 acre wooded property at Royalton Road and I-71. The decision may mark the end of a 14 year legal battle. A 2005 agreement with the city calls for 17 acres of the site to preserved as a conservation area.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
15 June 2007
Strongsville residential setbacks
Strongsville's residential setback provision is the source of controversy among some residents, but City officials say they do not intend to change the zoning code.
Strongsville's residential setback provision is the source of controversy among some residents, but City officials say they do not intend to change the zoning code.
Labels: residential, Strongsville, zoning
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
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
As part of an effort to raise public awareness about the emerald ash borer, the City of Strongsville will mark about 50 ash trees with ribbons during Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, May 20-26.
As part of an effort to raise public awareness about the emerald ash borer, the City of Strongsville will mark about 50 ash trees with ribbons during Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, May 20-26.
Labels: greenspace, Strongsville
06 April 2007
Strongsville Old Town Hall to be restored
The City of Strongsville received a $100,000 grant from the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission for the restoration of Old Town Hall on Route 82. Restoration of the historic building is expected to cost in excess of $400,000.
The City of Strongsville received a $100,000 grant from the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission for the restoration of Old Town Hall on Route 82. Restoration of the historic building is expected to cost in excess of $400,000.
Labels: historic preservation, institutional, Strongsville
Strongsville Wal-Mart to become supercenter
Strongsville officials approved expansion plans for the Wal-Mart on Pearl Road, and a groundbreaking is expected within weeks. A 60,000 square foot addition will constructed for the existing 125,000 square foot store, which will be converted to a supercenter. They hope to complete construction by late summer.
Strongsville officials approved expansion plans for the Wal-Mart on Pearl Road, and a groundbreaking is expected within weeks. A 60,000 square foot addition will constructed for the existing 125,000 square foot store, which will be converted to a supercenter. They hope to complete construction by late summer.
Labels: retail, Strongsville
30 March 2007
No Hotel for Strongsville
A year after a 4.5 acre site on Route 82 in Strongsville was cleared for the construction of a hotel, it appears that the development will not occur.
A year after a 4.5 acre site on Route 82 in Strongsville was cleared for the construction of a hotel, it appears that the development will not occur.
Labels: Strongsville
09 March 2007
Pearl Road traffic signalization upgrades
Three cities may work together to upgrade traffic signals along an 11 mile stretch of Pearl Road. Middleburg Heights and Strongsville have approved the project, but Parma Heights is worried about funding its $42,000 portion of the project. 80% of the $1.9 million project was funded by federal CMAQ dollars.
Three cities may work together to upgrade traffic signals along an 11 mile stretch of Pearl Road. Middleburg Heights and Strongsville have approved the project, but Parma Heights is worried about funding its $42,000 portion of the project. 80% of the $1.9 million project was funded by federal CMAQ dollars.
Labels: Middleburg Heights, Parma Heights, roads and highways, Strongsville
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
10 January 2007
The Plaza at SouthPark
Visconsi Companies plans to build The Plaza at SouthPark, a 300,000 square foot retail center on 53 acres at I-71 and Royalton Road in Strongsville, across the street from SouthPark mall. The Ohio EPA will hold a public meeting about its potential impacts on water quality on January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Strongsville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.
(via Cleveland.com)
Visconsi Companies plans to build The Plaza at SouthPark, a 300,000 square foot retail center on 53 acres at I-71 and Royalton Road in Strongsville, across the street from SouthPark mall. The Ohio EPA will hold a public meeting about its potential impacts on water quality on January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Strongsville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.
(via Cleveland.com)
Labels: retail, Rocky River watershed, Strongsville
08 January 2007
Peace Palace plans perturb people
Some people in Northeast Ohio are leery of Maharishi's plans to build Peace Palaces in Brecksville, Mayfield Heights, Parma, and Strongsville because of poor experiences with properties he formerly owned in North Randall and Avon Lake.
Some people in Northeast Ohio are leery of Maharishi's plans to build Peace Palaces in Brecksville, Mayfield Heights, Parma, and Strongsville because of poor experiences with properties he formerly owned in North Randall and Avon Lake.
Labels: Brecksville, institutional, Mayfield Heights, Parma, Strongsville
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