Sunday, January 13, 2013
Here's what went on in Strongsville in the last few days
Here's a wrap-up of some of the headlines in Strongsville this week: Sheetz approved -- City Council rezones land at the corner of Whitney and Pearl roads for an O'Charley's restaurant and a Sheetz gas station. Homes in foreclosure -- There are 11 houses slated for sheriff's sale in January. New business opens -- Classic Barbershop and Shave opens on Pearl Road. Casinos pay off -- The Strongsville schools get their first share of tax revenue from Ohio's betting arenas. New middle school could open in 2015 -- The school district shares cost estimates and a timetable for building a middle school and renovating the high school.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
City Council agrees to rezone land at Whitney and Pearl for both businesses
Plans for a Sheetz gas station and O'Charley's restaurant got a stamp of a approval from City Council Monday. Council voted unanimously to rezone land at the corner of Pearl and Whitney roads for the new restaurant, and 6-1 in favor of rezoning another parcel for Sheetz. "Despite a lot of fears, there will not be adverse impacts" on things like traffic, said Bruce Rinker, attorney for the developers. A number of residents have objected to Sheetz, saying the gas station and car wash will add to traffic problems on Pearl and Whitney. Others said a gas station is not consistent with the original plans -- and their hopes -- for that corner. At least one city official agrees. Councilman at large Joe DeMio voted against the Sheetz rezoning, …
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 …
Friday, September 21, 2012
Planning Commission makes no recommendation yet on parcel at Whitney and Pearl
Strongsville's Planning Commission took no action on a request to rezone two parcels of land at the corner of Whitney and Pearl roads Thursday night, delaying a recommendation until project developers can make a presentation. But commission members indicated they were pleased with preliminary plans submitted by O'Charley's and Sheetz for a restaurant and gas station/car wash at that corner. Assistant City Engineer Lori Daley said the developers have been working with the city since at least the beginning of the year on a plan for the two businesses. Both were introduced in January by WXZ Development Inc., which is seeking to develop the vacant land in front of Lowe's. WXZ is wants to rezone one parcel from General Business to Restaurant-…
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Company sets public meeting for next week
A long-in-coming retail project at the corner of Pearl and Whitney roads is moving again. The new developers, WXZ Development Inc., have set a public meeting for 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center to talk about the first phase of the project, which city officials said is to include an O'Charley's restaurant and a Sheetz gas station. The project was already dealt a small setback. On Tuesday night, City Council formally objected to a liquor permit sought by O'Charley's, saying the company had not yet turned in any plans for the restaurant. Law Director Ken Kraus said the city could not review the project for health and safety requirements, and opposed the permit "based on the lack of information at this point." The parcel at …
Pete
5:02 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
As someone who lives in this part of town I don't want a Sheetz. I think Circle K could expand to be like other stores and demolish the motel right next door to make it happen. Then this lot and sots where the motels are could be used for retail or restaurants since we don't many eateries in this part of town. Baskin Robbins and Dunkin Donuts could still be built. Since we have no restaurants … more ›