Thursday, December 27, 2012
Two parcels go for $445,000 at sheriff's sale
The long-vacant Quality Catering property at Pearl and Whitney roads has been sold at sheriff's auction to a local company. North Pearl LLC purchased two parcels -- the former Quality Catering site and an adjacent vacant lot at the southwest corner of Whitney and Pearl -- for $445,000. The two foreclosed parcels at 9192 Pearl Rd. were valued at $424,000 for the sale. Minimum bid was $282,667. Attorney Nick Catanzarite, who represents North Pearl, said the property will eventually be developed. "Once the sale is finalized, the building will be demolished and the site will be marketed for re-development," Catanzarite said. Developers have made two serious bids for the property in recent years, but neither plan got off the ground. Sheetz …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Two parcels are set for sheriff's sale in December
The long-vacant Quality Catering property at Pearl and Whitney roads is in foreclosure and scheduled to be sold at sheriff's sale Dec. 24. The two parcels at 9192 Pearl Rd. are listed at $424,000. Minimum bid is $282,667. "I think we're finally going to have some activity there," Economic Development Director Brent Painter said. Developers have made two serious bids for the property in recent years, but neither plan got off the ground. Sheetz wanted to build a gas station on the site, but the project fizzled after objections from residents. The company has since unveiled plans to build across the street, along with an O'Charley's restaurant. Earlier this year, Discount Tire sought to build on the corner parcel, but city officials …
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Company withdraws request to rezone Pearl Road parcels
A national tire chain that sought to rezone property at the southwest corner of Pearl and Whitney roads has withdrawn the request. The Arizona-based Discount Tire, which calls itself America's Largest Independent Tire Dealer, filed in April to rezone two parcels, including part of the former Quality Catering spot. But the retailer has never submitted plans for the building it was proposing and earlier this month, Strongville's Planning Commission voted 6-0 against recommending the rezoning. City Council this week voted formally voted down the request. "They never came back with plans," Ward 4 Councilman Scott Maloney said. City officials had concerns about the Discount Tire plan because it appeared the store would occupy only part of the…
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Here's what happened in town over the last few days
Here are the headlines from the last week: 1. New restaurants flock to town -- Strongsville has seen an influx of new places to eat in the last 18 months. 2. School enrollment down -- Superintendent John Krupinski reveals a surprising reason for why there are fewer students. 3. New designer drug -- The State Highway Patrol has come across a new hallucinogenic drug in Ohio. 4. Tire store roadblock -- The Planning Commission recommends against rezoning land at Whitney and Pearl roads for a Discount Tire. 5. No arson arrests yet -- Police are still following leads on who set fires on Priem Road and Collier Drive.
Monday, September 10, 2012
City planners don't support Whitney-Pearl rezoning
A national tire store that sought to rezone property at the southwest corner of Pearl and Whitney roads has hit a bump in the road. The Arizona-based Discount Tire, which calls itself America's Largest Independent Tire Dealer, filed in April to rezone two parcels, including part of the former Quality Catering spot. But the city Planning Commission voted 6-0 last week against recommending the rezoning. City Council could overturn the recommendation, but council members have already said they have issues with the proposal. At a Planning Commission meeting Sept. 6, Assistant Law Director Dan Kolick said the company was seeking to rezone 1.1 acres for Motorist Services use, although city code typically requires 2 acres for MS zoning. Kolick …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
National chain seeking to build at corner of Whitney and Pearl
A national tire store that sought to rezone property at the southwest corner of Pearl and Whitney roads has yet to submit plans for the project. The Arizona-based Discount Tire, which calls itself America's Largest Independent Tire Dealer, filed in April to rezone two parcels, including part of the former Quality Catering spot. But Ward 4 Councilman Scott Maloney, who is council's liaison to the Planning Commission, said the company has not returned to Strongsville since submitting initial plans. "Unfortunately, they just haven't gotten back to us yet," he said. Maloney said city planners had several concerns about Discount Tire's plans, and the company agreed to make changes and return. On Monday, City Council agreed to extend the …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Here are the top stories in Strongsville over the last few days
These were some of the headlines in Strongsville Patch this week: 1. Kate and Kerri Allen remembered -- A week after Kevin Allen killed his wife and daughter at Cracker Barrel in Brooklyn, the two were remembered at a memorial service. Also, family members said Kayla Allen, 10, is showing some small improvement at MetroHealth Medical Center. 2. Middle school plan moving -- School Board members came out in favor of pursuing a $72 million bond issue to build a middle school and make improvements at other buildings despite a consultant's warning that it will mean a lot of work in a little time. 3. UFO sightings -- A national UFO website has two reports of strange objects in the sky over Strongsville in the last year. 4. Citywide garage sale…
Monday, April 16, 2012
National discount tire chain seeks rezoning at former Quality Catering site
A national tire store is seeking to rezone property at the corner of Pearl and Whitney roads. The Arizona-based Discount Tire, which calls itself America's Largest Independent Tire Dealer, has filed to rezone two parcels on the west side of Pearl, including part of the former Quality Catering spot. The land would be rezoned from general business and restaurant-recreational to motorist services. The company indicates in its application it is purchasing the property. City Council is expected to give the measure the first of three readings tonight. "We're going to see how that all plays out down there," Council President Mike Daymut said. Residents in the area adamantly opposed a proposal by Sheetz last year to build on that corner. The gas…
Carol Rahe
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