Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: Brooklyn Heights tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009-01-26:/blog//1 2009-09-25T16:35:22Z Movable Type 4.23-en Recreational Trails Program grants announced tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.9550 2009-09-24T02:54:51Z 2009-09-25T16:35:22Z Trail projects in Brooklyn Heights and Cuyahoga Heights were among the 15 Ohio projects awarded grants through the Recreational Trails Program. Update: one of the planned trails is a portion of the West Creek Greenway and would connect the Henninger... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Trail projects in Brooklyn Heights and Cuyahoga Heights were among the 15 Ohio projects awarded grants through the Recreational Trails Program.

Update: one of the planned trails is a portion of the West Creek Greenway and would connect the Henninger House in Parma to Brooklyn Heights Village Park.

]]> Mercomp's landfill remains a problem tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.192 2008-12-13T04:18:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:24Z The lack of oversight at the closed 40-acre Schaaf Road Landfill in Brooklyn Heights and Independence continues to trouble local officials.... The lack of oversight at the closed 40-acre Schaaf Road Landfill in Brooklyn Heights and Independence continues to trouble local officials.

]]> Committee suggestion in Valley View tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.417 2008-10-31T21:03:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:29Z The Supplemental School Revenue Committee in Valley View agreed on a proposal for replacing lost income to the Cuyahoga Heights Schools caused by the move of Safeguard Properties. The agreement, which will be presented to Village Council, calls for sharing... The Supplemental School Revenue Committee in Valley View agreed on a proposal for replacing lost income to the Cuyahoga Heights Schools caused by the move of Safeguard Properties. The agreement, which will be presented to Village Council, calls for sharing income taxes collected from the company.

]]> Section 205 Flood Risk Management Studies tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.486 2008-10-16T20:41:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:30Z The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting $100,000 Flood Risk Management Studies for the Cuyahoga River valley communities of Brooklyn Heights, Independence, Valley View, and Walton Hills. Congressman Kucinich said that the studies will create a better understanding of... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting $100,000 Flood Risk Management Studies for the Cuyahoga River valley communities of Brooklyn Heights, Independence, Valley View, and Walton Hills. Congressman Kucinich said that the studies will create a better understanding of the causes of flooding and approaches to flood risk mitigation.

]]> Brooklyn Heights development stalled tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.537 2008-10-11T03:08:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:31Z Plans have bogged down for a $25 million retail/office complex at Tuxedo Avenue and Granger Road in Brooklyn Heights, but Mayor Procuk said that the "deal is not dead in the water."... Plans have bogged down for a $25 million retail/office complex at Tuxedo Avenue and Granger Road in Brooklyn Heights, but Mayor Procuk said that the "deal is not dead in the water."

]]> Valley View adopts tax incentive tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.509 2008-09-03T20:49:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:31Z Valley View Village Council approved a tax break for a company it hopes will move from Brooklyn Heights. Mayor Procuk of Brooklyn Heights appears to have dropped his objections.Update: Mayor Procuk said he has "cooled down a bit".... Valley View Village Council approved a tax break for a company it hopes will move from Brooklyn Heights. Mayor Procuk of Brooklyn Heights appears to have dropped his objections.

Update: Mayor Procuk said he has "cooled down a bit".

]]> Valley View accused of violating non-poaching agreement tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.735 2008-08-29T17:56:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:35Z The mayor of Brooklyn Heights accused the mayor of Valley View of stealing a business by offering the company a tax break to relocate to Valley View. The Cuyahoga County Mayors and City Managers Association approved a nonbinding no-poaching resolution... The mayor of Brooklyn Heights accused the mayor of Valley View of stealing a business by offering the company a tax break to relocate to Valley View. The Cuyahoga County Mayors and City Managers Association approved a nonbinding no-poaching resolution in 2006. Valley View Village Council is scheduled to vote on the incentives on Tuesday.

Update: a Plain Dealer editorial encourages the public and local leaders to pressure Valley View officials to drop their plans.

]]> Changes in Brooklyn Heights retail plans tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.930 2008-07-25T19:32:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:39Z The developers of the proposed retail and office project and at Tuxedo Avenue and Granger Road in Brooklyn Heights have modified their plans to include two office buildings instead of one. They are still seeking tenants for the development.... The developers of the proposed retail and office project and at Tuxedo Avenue and Granger Road in Brooklyn Heights have modified their plans to include two office buildings instead of one. They are still seeking tenants for the development.

]]> West Creek Confluence Project tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1561 2008-03-28T22:38:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:52Z Work on the West Creek Confluence Project in Independence is scheduled to begin this summer, and the restoration of the site should be completed by 2010. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is also involved in several related projects in... Work on the West Creek Confluence Project in Independence is scheduled to begin this summer, and the restoration of the site should be completed by 2010. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is also involved in several related projects in Parma and Brooklyn Heights.

]]> Brooklyn Heights retail planning tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1634 2008-03-14T19:10:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:54Z Now that Brooklyn Heights voters have approved a liquor law, the Krone Group will begin preparing site plans for its proposed retail development on Granger Road.... Now that Brooklyn Heights voters have approved a liquor law, the Krone Group will begin preparing site plans for its proposed retail development on Granger Road.

]]> March 2008 election recap tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1663 2008-03-07T20:04:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:55Z Election recapBroadview HeightsIssue 16 (residential rezoning): passedBrooklyn HeightsIssues 17-25 (liquor law): passedFairview ParkIssue 31 (church rezoning): passedIssue 32 (office rezoning): passedSeven HillsIssue 43 (Rockside Road rezoning): passedSolonIssue 44 (senior housing rezoning): failedStrongsvilleIssue 46 (Cook Avenue rezoning): passedFor complete Cuyahoga County... 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.

]]> Brooklyn Heights trail funding tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1717 2008-02-22T21:25:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:56Z The West Creek Preservation Committee and the Village of Brooklyn Heights are working to gather funding for a trail that will head east out of the Village Park. The trail will form part of the planned West Creek Greenway.... The West Creek Preservation Committee and the Village of Brooklyn Heights are working to gather funding for a trail that will head east out of the Village Park. The trail will form part of the planned West Creek Greenway.

]]> Brooklyn Heights retail details tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1887 2008-01-23T20:18:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:59Z The Plain Dealer presents information about the proposed retail development in Brooklyn Heights. The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from residents.... The Plain Dealer presents information about the proposed retail development in Brooklyn Heights. The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from residents.

]]> Liquor referendum likely tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2007:/testblog//1.2050 2007-12-14T16:59:00Z 2009-01-24T21:52:03Z Developers of the proposed retail center at Granger Road and Tuxedo Avenue collected enough signatures for a liquor referendum and are preparing to file the petitions with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. If the Board of Elections approves the... Developers of the proposed retail center at Granger Road and Tuxedo Avenue collected enough signatures for a liquor referendum and are preparing to file the petitions with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. If the Board of Elections approves the petitions, the issue will appear on the March 4 ballot in Brooklyn Heights.

]]> Trail construction update tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2007:/testblog//1.2105 2007-12-04T23:27:00Z 2009-01-24T21:52:04Z Construction of the Lake to Lake Trail in Middleburg Heights has begun, and it should be finished in November 2008. The Cleveland Metroparks project will connect Lake Isaac and Lake Abram. In Brooklyn Heights, the Eagle Glen Connector Bridge in... Construction of the Lake to Lake Trail in Middleburg Heights has begun, and it should be finished in November 2008. The Cleveland Metroparks project will connect Lake Isaac and Lake Abram. In Brooklyn Heights, the Eagle Glen Connector Bridge in the Village Park was installed. It eventually will be part of a trail linking Brooklyn Heights to the Towpath Trail. In Seven Hills, a new mile-long trail behind City Hall opened to the public.

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