Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: North Royalton tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009-01-26:/blog//1 2010-03-14T03:49:00Z Movable Type 4.23-en Metroparks add land tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10199 2010-03-14T03:35:44Z 2010-03-14T03:49:00Z The Cleveland Metroparks purchased a 62-acre property along the east branch of the Rocky River in North Royalton. The site, which contains quality wetlands and a primary headwater stream, will be added to the Mill Stream Run Reservation.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Cleveland Metroparks purchased a 62-acre property along the east branch of the Rocky River in North Royalton. The site, which contains quality wetlands and a primary headwater stream, will be added to the Mill Stream Run Reservation.

]]> Valley Parkway Trail extension tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10025 2010-01-25T22:10:51Z 2010-01-25T22:40:34Z Officials in Brecksville, Broadview Heights, and North Royalton have begun to seek funding for an extension of the Valley Parkway Trail through their communities. A trail alignment study (PDF, 35.6 MB), funded by a TLCI grant, was completed last year.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Officials in Brecksville, Broadview Heights, and North Royalton have begun to seek funding for an extension of the Valley Parkway Trail through their communities. A trail alignment study (PDF, 35.6 MB), funded by a TLCI grant, was completed last year. It identified three alignment options.

]]> North Royalton Town Center thoughts tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.9081 2009-05-31T03:41:24Z 2009-05-31T05:52:17Z North Royalton officials attended the recent ICSC conference in Las Vegas and came to the conclusion that the Town Center district must be developed in phases. Community Development Director Thomas Jordan said that "the concept of getting 300 acres under... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ North Royalton officials attended the recent ICSC conference in Las Vegas and came to the conclusion that the Town Center district must be developed in phases. Community Development Director Thomas Jordan said that "the concept of getting 300 acres under development all at one time and getting a bank to finance the acquisition and construction in one large loan is unrealistic."

]]> Earth and Environment Committee tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8926 2009-04-25T00:50:32Z 2009-05-04T19:37:11Z North Royalton City Council may create an Earth and Environment Committee. It would be a place for members to discuss sustainable development topics. Update: the committee may include residents in addition to council members.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ North Royalton City Council may create an Earth and Environment Committee. It would be a place for members to discuss sustainable development topics.

Update: the committee may include residents in addition to council members.

]]> North Royalton and wind turbines tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8777 2009-03-26T01:37:54Z 2009-03-26T01:43:04Z North Royalton City Council has begun discussing whether to allow the construction of wind turbines. Hudson City Council decided to forbid wind turbines, but will review requests to install solar panels on a case-by-case basis.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ North Royalton City Council has begun discussing whether to allow the construction of wind turbines. Hudson City Council decided to forbid wind turbines, but will review requests to install solar panels on a case-by-case basis.

]]> North Royalton rain barrel legislation tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.409 2008-11-01T03:51:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:29Z The City of North Royalton may join South Euclid and Euclid in promulgating rules for rain barrels.... The City of North Royalton may join South Euclid and Euclid in promulgating rules for rain barrels.

]]> Low Impact Design in North Royalton tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.880 2008-08-01T22:05:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:38Z North Royalton City Council is resuming its exploration of Low Impact Design stormwater management techniques. Council President Vincent Gentile plans to form a Low Impact Design subcommittee that will make a recommendation to Council late next year.... North Royalton City Council is resuming its exploration of Low Impact Design stormwater management techniques. Council President Vincent Gentile plans to form a Low Impact Design subcommittee that will make a recommendation to Council late next year.

]]> Fieldhouse proposal tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.965 2008-07-18T23:28:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:40Z Leaders of a youth football program are interested in building a fieldhouse on a ten acre site in south or southwest Cuyahoga County. The group has met with officials in Broadview Heights and North Royalton to discuss a possible joint... Leaders of a youth football program are interested in building a fieldhouse on a ten acre site in south or southwest Cuyahoga County. The group has met with officials in Broadview Heights and North Royalton to discuss a possible joint venture.

]]> Chippewa Creek Balanced Growth Initiative tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1000 2008-07-11T21:28:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:41Z The cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, and North Royalton passed legislation in support of the Chippewa Creek Balanced Growth Initiative.... The cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, and North Royalton passed legislation in support of the Chippewa Creek Balanced Growth Initiative.

]]> Town Center District agreement terminated tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1032 2008-07-03T21:27:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:41Z The City of North Royalton and the Coral Co. decided to terminate a 2005 agreement for the development of the mixed-use Town Center District. In a statement, the City said that it "remains committed to pursuing the Town Center concept."... The City of North Royalton and the Coral Co. decided to terminate a 2005 agreement for the development of the mixed-use Town Center District. In a statement, the City said that it "remains committed to pursuing the Town Center concept." However, it also removed materials relating to the development from its website.

]]> No local control over drilling tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1046 2008-07-02T17:42:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:42Z North Royalton leaders recently passed a measure requiring increased notification when an oil or gas well is drilled. At least one company intends to ignore the new rules, because they are unenforceable under state law.... North Royalton leaders recently passed a measure requiring increased notification when an oil or gas well is drilled. At least one company intends to ignore the new rules, because they are unenforceable under state law.

]]> Regional stormwater management meeting tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1251 2008-05-23T02:33:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:46Z North Royalton leaders met with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer district officials to discuss the agency's plans for a regional stormwater management program.... North Royalton leaders met with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer district officials to discuss the agency's plans for a regional stormwater management program.

]]> North Royalton obtains grant extension tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1604 2008-03-21T18:28:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:53Z The City of North Royalton received another one year extension to meet the job creation requirements of a 1998 CDBG grant that was used for the expansion of York Road industrial park.... The City of North Royalton received another one year extension to meet the job creation requirements of a 1998 CDBG grant that was used for the expansion of York Road industrial park.

]]> North Royalton Greenways Plan killed tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1795 2008-02-08T22:06:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:57Z North Royalton City Council dropped discussion of the proposed North Royalton Greenways Plan because the plan's main advocates are no longer City Council members. Mayor Stefanik called it "feel good" legislation that wasn't realistic or legal.... North Royalton City Council dropped discussion of the proposed North Royalton Greenways Plan because the plan's main advocates are no longer City Council members. Mayor Stefanik called it "feel good" legislation that wasn't realistic or legal.

]]> North Royalton hires Tom Jordan tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.1929 2008-01-11T18:40:00Z 2009-01-24T21:52:00Z Tom Jordan is North Royalton's new Director of Community Development. He previously served as the Director of Planning and Development in Lakewood, a position he held since 2004. Nathan Kelly now holds the Lakewood post.... Tom Jordan is North Royalton's new Director of Community Development. He previously served as the Director of Planning and Development in Lakewood, a position he held since 2004. Nathan Kelly now holds the Lakewood post.

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