Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: Moreland Hills tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009-01-26:/blog//1 2013-03-25T03:52:28Z Movable Type 4.23-en Merger study's initial public meetings tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2013:/blog//1.12766 2013-03-24T16:26:45Z 2013-03-25T03:52:28Z The shared services/merger study for four east side Cuyahoga County communities may focus more on sharing services than a merger of the communities. Residents from Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere shared their thoughts with project consultants at four... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The shared services/merger study for four east side Cuyahoga County communities may focus more on sharing services than a merger of the communities. Residents from Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere shared their thoughts with project consultants at four public meetings in February.

]]> Regionalism study to proceed tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2013:/blog//1.12713 2013-01-23T18:40:00Z 2013-01-23T19:23:28Z Cuyahoga County named the nonprofit Center for Governmental Research of Rochester as the lead consultant for the merger/shared services study for Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere. The study will be supported by a $100,000 state LGIF grant and... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Cuyahoga County named the nonprofit Center for Governmental Research of Rochester as the lead consultant for the merger/shared services study for Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere. The study will be supported by a $100,000 state LGIF grant and a $34,130 NOACA grant. A Plain Dealer editorial said it "could turn out to be among the most important public dollars [the county] spends this year."

]]> November 2012 election results tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2012:/blog//1.12657 2012-11-20T04:51:56Z 2012-11-20T14:45:22Z Election recap This month's election included the following issues (PDF): Brecksville Issue 26 (institutional rezoning): passed Broadview Heights Issue 29 (prohibit oil and gas drilling): passed Activists celebrated its passage, while City officials said it wouldn't stop drilling and could... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Election recap

This month's election included the following issues (PDF):

In Summit County, Green residents voted to ban casino gambling and horse racing.

Visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections for complete results.

]]> Merger study process extended tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2012:/blog//1.12247 2012-01-08T04:59:19Z 2012-01-08T07:16:47Z Mayor Mulcahy said that voters in Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere probably won't see a ballot issue this November on a potential merger due to the complexity of the subject and the need for study.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Mayor Mulcahy said that voters in Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere probably won't see a ballot issue this November on a potential merger due to the complexity of the subject and the need for study.

]]> Regionalism forum at Landerhaven tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.12041 2011-10-11T03:36:13Z 2011-10-15T02:45:14Z On Thursday, the mayors of Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere discussed the potential merger of their communities (along with the Village of Moreland Hills) at a Corporate Club forum. They spoke about their motivations and the potential cost savings. Update:... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ On Thursday, the mayors of Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere discussed the potential merger of their communities (along with the Village of Moreland Hills) at a Corporate Club forum. They spoke about their motivations and the potential cost savings.

Update: the Chagrin Solon Sun and Cleveland Jewish News reported on the event. Meanwhile, Jill Miller Zimon interviewed Gary Norton, the mayor of East Cleveland and Beryl Rothschild, the former mayor of University Heights.

]]> Funding for merger study tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11892 2011-08-13T03:43:20Z 2011-08-13T04:41:40Z NOACA's governing board approved a $34,100 grant to Cuyahoga County to support a study of the potential merger of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere. The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will conduct the study.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ NOACA's governing board approved a $34,100 grant to Cuyahoga County to support a study of the potential merger of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere. The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will conduct the study.

]]> Merger proposal reactions tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11881 2011-08-10T02:44:08Z 2011-08-10T03:37:02Z Mayor Spremulli of Bentleyville has concerns about the potential merger of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere. A Chagrin Solon Sun editorial says that the "beauty of regionalism is that it can be adapted to fit a community's needs."... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Mayor Spremulli of Bentleyville has concerns about the potential merger of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere. A Chagrin Solon Sun editorial says that the "beauty of regionalism is that it can be adapted to fit a community's needs."

]]> Mergers considered tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11844 2011-07-22T20:18:34Z 2011-07-22T20:36:18Z Mayors and residents discussed the proposed merger of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere on the latest Civic Commons radio show.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Mayors and residents discussed the proposed merger of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere on the latest Civic Commons radio show.

]]> Municipal mergers mulled tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11769 2011-06-30T03:56:36Z 2011-07-22T20:22:03Z The Plain Dealer took a closer look at the idea of merging Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere, and the Chagrin Valley Times and Cleveland Jewish News got reactions from municipal officials. The mayors of the four communities discussed... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Plain Dealer took a closer look at the idea of merging Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere, and the Chagrin Valley Times and Cleveland Jewish News got reactions from municipal officials. The mayors of the four communities discussed the concept on Monday's Sound of Ideas program, and a Plain Dealer editorial said that the "communities are establishing a valuable template others can -- and should -- follow."

Update: the Chagrin Solon Sun gathered additional reactions.

Update 2: a Chagrin Solon Sun editorial supports the process.

]]> Suburban communities to study merger tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11762 2011-06-24T03:56:10Z 2011-06-24T09:23:51Z County Executive FitzGerald and the mayors of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere announced that they will begin to study the possibility of merging their communities. The mayors are looking for ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs. If... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ County Executive FitzGerald and the mayors of Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, and Woodmere announced that they will begin to study the possibility of merging their communities. The mayors are looking for ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs. If the communities decide to proceed with the merger, voter approval would be required to establish a study commission and later for a merger plan.

]]> Moreland Hills zoning tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11629 2011-05-14T01:01:27Z 2011-05-14T01:15:58Z Planning consultant David Hartt of D.B. Hartt, Inc. has begun a major revision of the Village of Moreland Hills' zoning code.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Planning consultant David Hartt of D.B. Hartt, Inc. has begun a major revision of the Village of Moreland Hills' zoning code.

]]> November 2010 election results tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10990 2010-11-04T02:31:44Z 2010-11-05T14:00:34Z Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Election recap

Bay Village
Issue 13 (attached housing): passed

Brecksville
Issue 30 (accessory structures): passed

Broadview Heights
Issue 37 (retail rezoning): passed

Fairview Park
Issues 54 & 55 (residential rezonings): passed

Mayfield Village
Issues 84 & 86 (referendum zoning changes): failed

Moreland Hills
Issue 88 (open space zoning): passed

Solon
Issue 129 (residential rezoning): failed

For complete results, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

]]> Moreland Hills Green Commission tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10980 2010-11-03T03:16:38Z 2010-11-03T03:32:28Z The first citizen members of Moreland Hills' new Green Commission were sworn in at a September Village Council meeting. The Commission's objective is to "improve the quality of life and protect the fragile ecosystem (PDF) of the Village of Moreland... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The first citizen members of Moreland Hills' new Green Commission were sworn in at a September Village Council meeting. The Commission's objective is to "improve the quality of life and protect the fragile ecosystem (PDF) of the Village of Moreland Hills."

]]> Sun News endorsements tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10958 2010-10-22T20:08:16Z 2010-10-22T21:57:21Z The Chagrin Solon Sun urges Moreland Hills residents to approve Issue 88, which would establish an open space conservation zoning classification. It also asks Solon voters to reject Issue 129, a proposal to rezone a property from single-family to two-family... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Chagrin Solon Sun urges Moreland Hills residents to approve Issue 88, which would establish an open space conservation zoning classification. It also asks Solon voters to reject Issue 129, a proposal to rezone a property from single-family to two-family residential. The Sun Post-Herald encourages Fairview Park voters to pass Issues 54 and 55, which it describes as "housekeeping items that will correct a zoning oversight".

]]> Moreland Hills zoning issue tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10645 2010-07-24T02:30:01Z 2010-07-29T15:59:38Z Moreland Hills Village Council was expected to approve placing modifications of Village's open space conservation zoning classification on the November ballot. Update: Village Council voted to place the issue on the ballot.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Moreland Hills Village Council was expected to approve placing modifications of Village's open space conservation zoning classification on the November ballot.

Update: Village Council voted to place the issue on the ballot.

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