Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: Berea

Berea's North End

2012-02-01T04:09:17Z

The concept for Berea's North End calls for revitalizing the area with mixed-use development. Mayor Kleem described it as a "work in progress."

Reactions to anti-poaching pact

2011-10-11T00:10:13Z

Leaders in Berea anticipate adopting Cuyahoga County Executive FitzGerald's anti-poaching agreement, while Highland Heights City Council rejected the agreement. Strongsville officials are considering the proposal.

Update: the Sun Messenger says that Highland Heights City Council wants more information on the plan before deciding.

Berea zoning issues

2011-09-13T18:56:22Z

Berea residents expressed concerns about the City's proposed new zoning code and map at public meetings this past spring, and they continued to share their concerns at a recent meeting. City Council will further discuss the changes.

Update: City Council will continue to take public input.

B-W master plan adopted

2011-06-11T03:52:39Z

The Baldwin-Wallace College Board of Trustees approved a new 10-year campus master plan. It calls for unifying the three sections of the campus.

Exterior maintenance inspectors

2011-06-03T20:31:50Z

The City of Berea continues to use volunteer exterior maintenance inspectors to identify code violations.

B-W sustainability center plans

2011-04-26T19:48:05Z

Baldwin-Wallace College and the City of Berea are considering plans to renovate the old Hanson House on East Bagley Road as the R. Amelia Harding House. The $2.1 million project would employ green building techniques to convert it to a sustainability learning center and residence hall.

New B-W master plan

2011-03-18T21:44:59Z

Baldwin-Wallace College shared a preliminary campus master plan with the Berea Planning Commission. The school may reveal its full 10-year plan in April.

New Berea zoning code

2011-02-19T03:14:44Z

The City of Berea will hold a series of public meetings from March through May to discuss proposed changes to the City's zoning code and map. The first event is on March 11.

Berea dam removal

2011-01-07T04:54:34Z

A local coalition plans to remove three low-head dams along Baldwin Creek in Berea to improve its habitat (PDF). The partners hope to complete the work by the end of the year, and will hold a public meeting on February 1 at the Berea Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Implementing a master plan

2010-12-21T04:58:23Z

Berea City Council recently adopted the new master plan prepared for the City. Council members support the initiatives identified in the document.

Berea Master Plan

2010-11-16T04:57:54Z

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission recommended approval of the Berea Master Plan Update. The 80-page document (PDF) was prepared by Reveille of Bowling Green, Ohio.

Berea zoning code overhaul

2010-08-27T02:49:23Z

Berea officials are preparing to embark on a review and rewrite of the City's zoning code. The City hired consultant Jay Stewart to help guide the process.

Six Berea buildings razed

2010-08-19T02:27:17Z

The City of Berea and the Cuyahoga County Land Bank are demolishing the former Williams Ford complex on Front Street. It is the Land Bank's first project on a commercial site. The City hopes to eventually redevelop the area as a mixed-use district.

Suburban residential demolitions

2010-07-23T02:53:12Z

The City of Parma is using its federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to purchase and demolish an additional 14 houses. The City of Berea has also started demolishing distressed houses.

Round Four Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits

2010-07-01T02:16:26Z

In the fourth round of the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, 13 projects were awarded $28.3 million in tax credits. Three Cuyahoga County properties were among the recipients: the Union Building in Cleveland, the former Berea Congregational United Church of Christ, and the Schofield Building in downtown Cleveland. It will be converted to a 140-room boutique hotel and 24 luxury apartments. While the program has been praised, this could be its final round. It's up for renewal, and could end if a new funding source is not identified.