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an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
22 December 2008
Crocker-Stearns opens
The 1.6-mile Crocker-Stearns connector was officially opened on Thursday in a ceremony at the border of North Olmsted and Westlake. Leaders in Avon and Avon Lake are pleased with the news.
The 1.6-mile Crocker-Stearns connector was officially opened on Thursday in a ceremony at the border of North Olmsted and Westlake. Leaders in Avon and Avon Lake are pleased with the news.
Labels: North Olmsted, roads and highways, Westlake
12 December 2008
Crocker-Stearns ribbon cutting
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crocker-Stearns Road Extension project will be held on December 18. The North Olmsted portion of the construction will be completed soon, and construction in Westlake will wrap up in the spring. Related work is scheduled to be finished in September 2009.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crocker-Stearns Road Extension project will be held on December 18. The North Olmsted portion of the construction will be completed soon, and construction in Westlake will wrap up in the spring. Related work is scheduled to be finished in September 2009.
Labels: North Olmsted, roads and highways, Westlake
01 December 2008
Shimola v. Westlake settlement
The City of Westlake and property owner Charles Shimola settled a legal dispute that began in the 1980s.
The City of Westlake and property owner Charles Shimola settled a legal dispute that began in the 1980s.
Labels: Westlake
24 October 2008
Westlake narrowly approves hospice
By a vote of 4-3, Westlake City Council approved a rezoning for a proposed 32-bed Hospice of the Western Reserve facility on Crocker Road.
By a vote of 4-3, Westlake City Council approved a rezoning for a proposed 32-bed Hospice of the Western Reserve facility on Crocker Road.
Labels: institutional, Westlake, zoning
28 September 2008
Hospice in Westlake
Hospice of the Western Reserve proposed building a new facility on Crocker Road in Westlake, but City officials asked the agency to consider building on a site near St. John West Shore Hospital.
Hospice of the Western Reserve proposed building a new facility on Crocker Road in Westlake, but City officials asked the agency to consider building on a site near St. John West Shore Hospital.
Labels: institutional, Westlake, zoning
20 August 2008
2008 Cleveland Planning and Zoning Workshop
The 20th Annual OPC Cleveland Planning and Zoning Workshop (PDF) will be held on November 14 at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility in Westlake. Online registration is available.
The 20th Annual OPC Cleveland Planning and Zoning Workshop (PDF) will be held on November 14 at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility in Westlake. Online registration is available.
18 July 2008
Clemens Road rerouting
A study commissioned by Cuyahoga Community College recommends rerouting Clemens Road near Crocker Road, not far from Tri-C's planned Westshore Campus. The study and the city engineer maintain that the rerouting would be necessary regardless of whether the campus is built. Westlake leaders are concerned that the campus could exacerbate traffic problems.
A study commissioned by Cuyahoga Community College recommends rerouting Clemens Road near Crocker Road, not far from Tri-C's planned Westshore Campus. The study and the city engineer maintain that the rerouting would be necessary regardless of whether the campus is built. Westlake leaders are concerned that the campus could exacerbate traffic problems.
Labels: roads and highways, Westlake
07 May 2008
Tri-C Westshore campus planned
Cuyahoga Community College intends to establish a Westlake campus at the corner of Bradley and Clemens Roads, and will pay $4.6 million for the vacant 32.9 acre site. Tri-C has requested a rezoning, because the area is currently zoned for industrial development. The State Controlling Board approved the plans last month.
Cuyahoga Community College intends to establish a Westlake campus at the corner of Bradley and Clemens Roads, and will pay $4.6 million for the vacant 32.9 acre site. Tri-C has requested a rezoning, because the area is currently zoned for industrial development. The State Controlling Board approved the plans last month.
Labels: institutional, Westlake, zoning
11 April 2008
Westlake apartments proposed
A 240 unit upscale apartment complex has been proposed for a 30 acre site on on Center Ridge Road west of Porter Public Library. The Westlake Planning Commission tabled the plans to allow residents more time to supply input on the proposal. The site was the subject of a prolonged legal battle prior to being rezoned in 2005.
A 240 unit upscale apartment complex has been proposed for a 30 acre site on on Center Ridge Road west of Porter Public Library. The Westlake Planning Commission tabled the plans to allow residents more time to supply input on the proposal. The site was the subject of a prolonged legal battle prior to being rezoned in 2005.
Labels: residential, Westlake
28 March 2008
Westlake tax abatement report
A report by the City of Westlake's Economic Development Department says that tax abatements have led to the creation of 746 jobs and the retention of another 367 jobs over the last nine years.
A report by the City of Westlake's Economic Development Department says that tax abatements have led to the creation of 746 jobs and the retention of another 367 jobs over the last nine years.
Labels: economic development, tax policy, Westlake
22 February 2008
Red Brick plans
The Red Brick Center for the Arts expects to reach an agreement to lease the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse from the Westlake Board of Education by the end of the month. The group plans to raise $3 million prior to starting renovations, and hopes to open the center in summer 2010.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts expects to reach an agreement to lease the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse from the Westlake Board of Education by the end of the month. The group plans to raise $3 million prior to starting renovations, and hopes to open the center in summer 2010.
Labels: institutional, Westlake
08 February 2008
Cities still experiencing consequences of Tops Supermarket closings
Cities such as Cleveland, Westlake, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, and Avon Lake are still dealing with the withdrawal of Tops Supermarkets from Northeast Ohio in 2006.
Cities such as Cleveland, Westlake, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, and Avon Lake are still dealing with the withdrawal of Tops Supermarkets from Northeast Ohio in 2006.
Labels: Cleveland, economic development, Fairview Park, Lakewood, Lorain County, North Olmsted, retail, Westlake
25 January 2008
Upscale west-side retail
Upscale shopping centers Crocker Park in Westlake and Beachcliff Market Square in Rocky River are competing for customers.
Upscale shopping centers Crocker Park in Westlake and Beachcliff Market Square in Rocky River are competing for customers.
Labels: retail, Rocky River, Westlake
19 December 2007
Crocker-Stearns works stops
Construction of the Crocker-Stearns connector in North Olmsted and Westlake is stopping for the winter.
Construction of the Crocker-Stearns connector in North Olmsted and Westlake is stopping for the winter.
Labels: North Olmsted, roads and highways, Westlake
26 October 2007
Crocker-Stearns construction delays
Completion of the North Olmsted portion of the Crocker-Stearns connector has been pushed back from late 2007 to spring 2008.
Completion of the North Olmsted portion of the Crocker-Stearns connector has been pushed back from late 2007 to spring 2008.
Labels: North Olmsted, roads and highways, Westlake
01 October 2007
Westlake water provider study
Westlake City Council approved a contract for a study that will analyze the implications of switching water providers from Cleveland to Avon Lake. Leaders in Bay Village and North Olmsted are considering whether to join the study.
Westlake City Council approved a contract for a study that will analyze the implications of switching water providers from Cleveland to Avon Lake. Leaders in Bay Village and North Olmsted are considering whether to join the study.
Labels: Bay Village, Cleveland, North Olmsted, utility, Westlake
28 September 2007
BOE removes zoning issue
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections unanimously upheld a protest by the Westlake school board and removed an advisory zoning issue from the November ballot. City officials have not decided if they will appeal the decision.
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections unanimously upheld a protest by the Westlake school board and removed an advisory zoning issue from the November ballot. City officials have not decided if they will appeal the decision.
Labels: greenspace, Westlake, zoning
18 September 2007
Crocker-Stearns update
Officials from North Olmsted and Westlake report that construction of the Crocker-Stearns connector is on schedule for its planned September 2009 completion.
Officials from North Olmsted and Westlake report that construction of the Crocker-Stearns connector is on schedule for its planned September 2009 completion.
Labels: North Olmsted, roads and highways, Westlake
07 September 2007
Westlake School Board objects to issue
The Westlake Board of Education filed a formal protest of the advisory rezoning issue that City Council wants to put on the November ballot. The Board claims that the submission violated the city charter and that the advisory issue would be "inaccurate and grossly misleading to the electorate." The Board of Elections is scheduled to review the objection at its September 17 meeting.
The Westlake Board of Education filed a formal protest of the advisory rezoning issue that City Council wants to put on the November ballot. The Board claims that the submission violated the city charter and that the advisory issue would be "inaccurate and grossly misleading to the electorate." The Board of Elections is scheduled to review the objection at its September 17 meeting.
Labels: greenspace, Westlake, zoning
31 August 2007
November rezoning issues
Westlake voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on three rezoning issues in November, including an advisory issue for the Bradley Road property owned by the Westlake Board of Education, and another regarding a proposed expansion of Crocker Park. In Seven Hills, voters will decide a rezoning issue for the Rockside Terrace development.
Westlake voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on three rezoning issues in November, including an advisory issue for the Bradley Road property owned by the Westlake Board of Education, and another regarding a proposed expansion of Crocker Park. In Seven Hills, voters will decide a rezoning issue for the Rockside Terrace development.
Labels: Seven Hills, Westlake, zoning
27 July 2007
Columbia Road to be widened
As expected, Westlake City Council accepted a state grant for the widening of Columbia Road between Hilliard Boulevard and Center Ridge Road from two to four lanes.
As expected, Westlake City Council accepted a state grant for the widening of Columbia Road between Hilliard Boulevard and Center Ridge Road from two to four lanes.
Labels: grants and appropriations, roads and highways, Westlake
19 July 2007
Columbia Road widening approved
The Westlake Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed widening of Columbia Road between Hilliard Boulevard and Center Ridge Road from two lanes to four lanes. City Council is also expected to approve the project, despite objections from some residents.
The Westlake Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed widening of Columbia Road between Hilliard Boulevard and Center Ridge Road from two lanes to four lanes. City Council is also expected to approve the project, despite objections from some residents.
Labels: roads and highways, Westlake
06 July 2007
Hotel proposed for Crocker Park again
Stark Enterprises would like to build a hotel at Crocker Park next to the office building currently under construction on a 6.8 acre site at the corner of Crocker and Detroit Roads. The proposal requires a rezoning, which needs approval from the Westlake Planning Commission, City Council, and voters. The rezoning also includes a request to add the The Promenade shopping center to the adjacent Crocker Park PUD.
Stark Enterprises would like to build a hotel at Crocker Park next to the office building currently under construction on a 6.8 acre site at the corner of Crocker and Detroit Roads. The proposal requires a rezoning, which needs approval from the Westlake Planning Commission, City Council, and voters. The rezoning also includes a request to add the The Promenade shopping center to the adjacent Crocker Park PUD.
28 June 2007
Still no deal on Bradley Road property
The Westlake Board of Education again rejected the City of Westlake's purchase offer for the 42 acre undeveloped Bradley Road site, saying the offer was still too low.
The Westlake Board of Education again rejected the City of Westlake's purchase offer for the 42 acre undeveloped Bradley Road site, saying the offer was still too low.
Labels: greenspace, Westlake
15 June 2007
Possible Westlake zoning issue
Westlake voters may be asked "for advisory purposes only" if the 42 acre undeveloped property on Bradley Road should be rezoned for recreational use only. The site is currently zoned residential, and the vote would advisory because the city's referendum zoning would not apply in this case. The president of the Westlake School Board says that it's an attempt to pressure them to sell the land to the City.
Westlake voters may be asked "for advisory purposes only" if the 42 acre undeveloped property on Bradley Road should be rezoned for recreational use only. The site is currently zoned residential, and the vote would advisory because the city's referendum zoning would not apply in this case. The president of the Westlake School Board says that it's an attempt to pressure them to sell the land to the City.
Labels: greenspace, Westlake, zoning
25 May 2007
Westlake studies water supplier options
Westlake officials continue to study options for switching water providers. Mayor Clough says they are "looking for more detailed information on the costs associated with switching providers."
Westlake officials continue to study options for switching water providers. Mayor Clough says they are "looking for more detailed information on the costs associated with switching providers."
Labels: Cleveland, Lorain County, utility, Westlake
Westlake repeats purchase offer
Since negotiations were unsuccessful, Westlake City Council voted to again offer $1.9 million to the the Westlake Board of Education for the purchase of 42 undeveloped acres on Bradley Road.
Since negotiations were unsuccessful, Westlake City Council voted to again offer $1.9 million to the the Westlake Board of Education for the purchase of 42 undeveloped acres on Bradley Road.
Labels: greenspace, institutional, Westlake
04 May 2007
Westlake may switch water suppliers
Westlake officials are considering changing water suppliers from the Cleveland Division of Water to Avon Lake Municipal Utilities. Mayor Clough said no switch would occur within the next 18 months to two years.
Westlake officials are considering changing water suppliers from the Cleveland Division of Water to Avon Lake Municipal Utilities. Mayor Clough said no switch would occur within the next 18 months to two years.
Labels: Lorain County, utility, Westlake
16 March 2007
Bradley Road land debate continues
Leaders of the City of Westlake and the Westlake City Schools continue to negotiate on the price for 42 acres of undeveloped land on Bradley Road, but have been unable to reach an agreement. City officials plan to hold a public meeting about the land next month.
Leaders of the City of Westlake and the Westlake City Schools continue to negotiate on the price for 42 acres of undeveloped land on Bradley Road, but have been unable to reach an agreement. City officials plan to hold a public meeting about the land next month.
Labels: greenspace, institutional, Westlake
09 March 2007
Cities likely to pass on water main proposal
The Cities of Brooklyn and Westlake are not expected to approve the water main maintenance and no poaching agreements offered by the City of Cleveland.
The Cities of Brooklyn and Westlake are not expected to approve the water main maintenance and no poaching agreements offered by the City of Cleveland.
Labels: Brooklyn, Cleveland, regionalism, utility, Westlake
16 February 2007
Red Brick conversion project update
Support for converting the Red Brick on Dover Center Road in Westlake to the Red Brick Center for the Arts continues to grow. The project will cost an estimated $5 million. An organizational meeting for volunteers will be held on February 24 at 1:30 p.m. in The Belvedere on Detroit Road.
Support for converting the Red Brick on Dover Center Road in Westlake to the Red Brick Center for the Arts continues to grow. The project will cost an estimated $5 million. An organizational meeting for volunteers will be held on February 24 at 1:30 p.m. in The Belvedere on Detroit Road.
Labels: institutional, Westlake
09 February 2007
I-90 interchange editorial
A Plain Dealer editorial urges NOACA to carefully study the potential ramifications of the proposed new I-90 interchange at Nagel Road in Avon. Meanwhile, Westlake is considering a proposal to vacate a mile-long section of nearby Avon Road to create room for additional development.
A Plain Dealer editorial urges NOACA to carefully study the potential ramifications of the proposed new I-90 interchange at Nagel Road in Avon. Meanwhile, Westlake is considering a proposal to vacate a mile-long section of nearby Avon Road to create room for additional development.
Labels: Lorain County, roads and highways, urban sprawl, Westlake
Crocker-Stearns extension construction to begin
Construction of the Crocker-Stearns extension project in North Olmsted and Westlake will start next month, and site preparation began this week. The $13.29 million project is scheduled to be completed in September 2009.
Construction of the Crocker-Stearns extension project in North Olmsted and Westlake will start next month, and site preparation began this week. The $13.29 million project is scheduled to be completed in September 2009.
Labels: North Olmsted, roads and highways, Westlake
24 January 2007
New self storage concept for Westlake
Security Self Storage Ltd. plans to build a drive-through self storage facility on five acres at Bradley and Clemens Roads in Westlake, modeled after Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar near New Orleans. It's scheduled to break ground in April, and the first units should open in November.
Security Self Storage Ltd. plans to build a drive-through self storage facility on five acres at Bradley and Clemens Roads in Westlake, modeled after Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar near New Orleans. It's scheduled to break ground in April, and the first units should open in November.
Labels: Westlake
11 January 2007
Westlake recreation proposal
Hoping to encourage the City of Westlake and the Westlake City Schools to reach an accord about the future of the athletic fields on Bradley Road, a group of citizens wants the property to be rezoned for recreational use only.
Hoping to encourage the City of Westlake and the Westlake City Schools to reach an accord about the future of the athletic fields on Bradley Road, a group of citizens wants the property to be rezoned for recreational use only.
Labels: greenspace, institutional, Westlake
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