Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: Chagrin Falls

Residential development update

2011-10-04T22:11:49Z

Several local residential projects are under construction or being planned.

Chagrin Falls residents are closely watching the development of the River Walk townhouses on West Orange Street.
The Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization is renovating the 22-unit Sylvia Apartments on Franklin Boulevard.
Ohio City's landmark Franklin Castle was sold last month to a European artist. Plans call for renovating it as three residential units.
A developer wants to fill 1.2 acres of wetlands and streams in Independence for a residential development.
Lakewood City Council approved a community reinvestment area for the planned Metro Townhomes on Sloane Avenue.
In Strongsville, work is underway at the Westwood Farms subdivision and at the Cedar Creek subdivision.

Linden Hall

2011-08-30T19:03:48Z

The Chagrin Falls Historical Society may purchase Linden Hall, the sole remaining Windsor Hospital building. The building on East Summit Street otherwise may be demolished.

Update: developers of the Falls Walk subdivision withdrew their demolition request.

Chagrin Falls park expansion

2011-01-21T04:38:37Z

With the help of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, the Village of Chagrin Falls acquired 9.9 acres of greenspace near Whitesburg Park. The land was formerly owned by the Spillway developers, and will be used for passive recreation.

Dam removal continuing

2010-12-21T04:58:46Z

The Plain Dealer has more details about the removal of the Euclid Creek dam under the Highland Road bridge in Euclid. In Chagrin Falls, officials are preparing bid specifications for modifications of the Chagrin River dam at the Spillway site.

Update: for more information about the dam removal project, visit the Euclid Creek Watershed Program.

Update 2: Chagrin Falls Village Council approved a bid for the first phase of the dam lowering. Spillway developers are working with the Ferchill Group on the mixed-use project.

Spillway project update

2010-10-06T20:24:34Z

Plans for the first phase of the Spillway project in Chagrin Falls have been scaled back. The initial redevelopment of the former Ivex mill is currently slated to include a microbrewery, a restaurant, offices, and some additional retail space.

Condominium construction

2010-08-20T02:37:39Z

The Chagrin Falls Architectural Board of Review approved preliminary designs for the townhouses in the proposed River Walk development on West Orange Street. In Rocky River, construction continues on the Eleven River luxury condominiums.

Trails plan wrapping up

2010-07-26T21:28:47Z

Work on the Chagrin Falls Region Alternate Transportation Study is nearing completion. A final public meeting took place on July 6, and a final stakeholders meeting will be held on August 4.

Chagrin Valley trail planning

2010-06-12T01:17:45Z

Consultants have prepared a preliminary concept plan for the Chagrin Falls Region Alternate Transportation Study. The study should be completed by August or September. Two public meetings have been held, and the final one take place on July 6.

Chagrin Falls dam lowering

2010-05-08T02:04:50Z

The Chagrin Falls Board of Zoning Appeals approved Spillway LLC's plans to lower a Chagrin River dam as part of its redevelopment of the former Ivex mill. Village Council is expected to vote on the proposal on Monday.

Update: Village Council also approved the plans.

Chagrin Falls TLCI study starts

2010-04-27T02:25:09Z

Chagrin Falls officials and consultants with Behnke Associates have begun work on the alternative transportation study for a group of Chagrin Valley communities. The first public meeting will be held on Tuesday evening.

Design review in Chagrin Falls

2010-04-16T03:18:50Z

Chagrin Falls Village Council unanimously voted to adopt new architectural guidelines.

Chagrin Valley trail study

2010-03-20T02:17:19Z

Chagrin Falls Village Council voted to accept a $68,000 TLCI grant for the Chagrin Falls Region Alternative Transportation Study. The $85,000 study will be conducted by Behnke Associates.

Chagrin Falls Region Alternative Transportation Study

2009-12-29T22:04:02Z

The Chagrin Falls Region Alternative Transportation Study was one of the 13 projects awarded a TLCI planning grant earlier this month. The study will begin in January, and will develop a plan for a trail network in eastern Cuyahoga County and western Geauga County.

West Orange Street property sold

2009-12-17T21:21:52Z

Chagrin Falls Village Council approved the sale of a Village-owned property on West Orange Street to developer Robert Vitt for $467,000. He intends to incorporate it into a planned 11-unit residential development.

West Orange zoning overlay

2009-11-15T00:11:40Z

Chagrin Falls Village Council approved a zoning overlay for the proposed 11-unit residential development on West Orange Street. Some residents disagreed with the decision.

Update: the Chagrin Solon Sun has more information.