Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Enterprise Rent-a-Car building will be leveled for new 43,000 sq.-ft. building.
Ganley BMW received approval for the first step in bringing an auto dealership to the property that currently houses Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Sperry Road. And while no Westlake residents expressed concerns, a number of Bay Village resident of E. Oakland Road did. Representatives from Ganley presented plans for a conditional use permit at the April 29 Planning Commission meeting to knock down the now-closed Enterprise building and build a new 43,000 sq.-ft. two-story building that will face Sperry Road and I-90. The proposed new-construction building would have 35,000-sq.-ft. on first floor and 8,800-sq.-ft. on the second floor. The Enterprise building would be torn down. A timeline has not yet been established. Planning Director William …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Planning Commission OKs plans for new Crocker Park facility
More details emerged at Monday's Planning Commission meeting about the proposed development at Crocker Park centered around the building of American Greetings world headquarters. The commission approved -- with conditions -- the revised preliminary development plan, the landscape and hardscape plan, the American Greetings building development plan, plans for three parking garages including one connected to the American Greetings building, and the lot split/assembly plan. Bill McCarthy, vice-president of architecture firm RTKL, spoke of how the American Greetings building shows that Crocker Park and American Greetings want to be "good neighbors." "It fits into the context of Crocker Park," he said, addressing the building's design as well …
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Architects continue to work out the final details of the plans.
The American Greetings headquarters at Crocker Park are still in the planning process, but funding for the multi-million dollar construction project is starting to roll in. American Greetings took its plans off of the city’s Planning Commission agenda in September after several meetings with residents, city officials and developers. According to American Greetings spokesperson Nancy Lesic, the final presentation has been delayed because “the company’s plans are still general.” “They believe that in the next few weeks, they can further develop the plans and be in a much better position to show the Planning Commission a more accurate plan with additional specifics and details,” she said. While the plans are being finalized, the funding is …
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Crocker Park
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Planning commission continues to consider the updated plans, which address several concerns from residents.
The city planning commission is continuing to review plans for Crocker Park's expansion, including the construction of the American Greetings headquarters. The plans are still under review, but several changes have been made since the last pesentation. After some complaints from Wyndgate Court and Savannah Estates residents, developers opted to increase the buffer between Wyndgate and Crocker Park from 40 feet to 50 feet. The buffer between Crocker Park and Savannah Estates will be 125 feet. Several neighbors have also expressed concerns over the proposed four-story parking garage on the southwest end of the property. "We've heard many concerns about the garage," said Steve Rubin, chief operating officer for developers Stark Enterprises, …
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Westlake City Hall
27216 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH
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Crocker Park
228 Market St, Westlake, OH
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Harry Potter breaks records, Monday night movie and more!
1) The planning commission will meet today at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes plans for new homes at Crocker Park and new signage for several local businesses. 2) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 broke records at the box office this weekend, earning an estimated $168.6 million according to the Huffington Post. Fans came out in droves to Regal Cinemas at Crocker Park, dressed as their favorite characters and kept the theaters full all weekend. 3) Today will be another hot one, according to the National Weather Service, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The high will get near 90 degrees, so keep the air conditioner on! 4) The sentencing for former Cuyahoga County judge and Westlake resident Bridget McCafferty…
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Westlake Porter Public Library
27333 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH
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Regal Cinema
30147 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Updates include renovated patient rooms, more outpatient service space and more.
St. John Medical Center is moving forward with plans for the upcoming five-year, $100-million renovation project with detailed plans for construction. The joint project between the hospital, University Hospitals and the Sisters of Charity Health System will add 35,000 square feet to the site, along with technological upgrades, patient room renovations and new entrances. The hospital, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will be under construction for about four years. According to the hospital’s website, the renovations will include four new operating rooms, more clinical space, an expansion of the cardiovascular department and a new 12-bed clinical decision unit. A new entrance will be added for those undergoing outpatient…
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St John Medical Center
29000 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH
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Monday, June 13, 2011
A planning commission meeting, Pinot and pizza deal and some thoughts on Jim Tressel.
1) Westlake's own Blake Thomas, a recent St. Ignatius High School graduate who signed with Ohio State in May, was recently quoted in an article on ESPN.com. Thomas gave some thoughts about his commitment to the OSU team following Jim Tressel's resignation. Thomas said he has always had a "pretty good relationship" with Tressel and is sticking with the Buckeyes next season. 2) The weather today will be partly sunny with a high near 69 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Experts are predicting more clouds with a low of about 53. 3) The city's planning commission will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss several conditional use permits including one for an indoor playground, a personal training studio and a …
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
City planners and residents raised concerns about how students will be getting to and from school.
Plans for a new intermediate school and renovations to Lee Burneson Middle School are undergoing one more round of review and adjustment after Monday night’s special meeting of the Planning Commission. Over the next few years, construction crews will renovate much of Westlake High School, transform Lee Burneson Middle School into an intermediate school for grades 5-6 and build a new middle school for grades 7-8. Plans to turn Lee Burneson Middle School and a new fifth and sixth grade school will also be re-examined, particularly traffic pattern for pickup and drop-off for both schools. Under the plan presented, busses dropping students off at Lee Burneson Middle School or Dover Elementary School would come in on Dover Center Road and …
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Westlake City Hall
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Dover Elementary School
2300 Dover Center Rd, Westlake, OH
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Lee Burneson Middle School
2240 Dover Center Rd, Westlake, OH
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City planning commission and residents still have questions about landscaping and traffic patterns.
Plans for extensive renovations at Westlake High School are undergoing one more round of review and adjustment after Monday night’s special meeting of the Planning Commission. Over the next few years, construction crews will renovate much of Westlake High School, transform Lee Burneson Middle School into an intermediate school for grades 5-6 and build a new middle school for grades 7-8. After seeing the latest renderings of the buildings, commission members and residents raised questions and concerns about traffic patterns, tree planting, landscaping and student safety. “This has been a 3 and a half year process that has included the community at every step,” said Superintendent Dan Keenan. “Our main goal is to have a safe environment for …
Monday, May 16, 2011
City planning commission still has questions about landscaping and traffic patterns.
Plans for Westlake's new high school are undergoing one more round of minor adjustments after Monday night's special meeting of the Planning Commission. Residents and Planning Commission members had questions and some concerns about plans for the high school, including landscaping and soil erosion. Their concerns about the renovations to Lee Burneson Middle School and new seventh and eighth grade building and about traffic patterns, particularly on Bassett Road. Residents also expressed concerns about students cutting through their backyards and safety issues surrounding the water retention basin. The plans will go before the Planning Commission at its next meeting on June 6. Check back with Westlake Patch Tuesday morning for the full …
Michael England
11:42 am on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
This is great! More surface area and less ground for water to drain. Means more storm water backing up in our basements. Rocky River treatment facility is old and outdated and cannot handle our Westlake needs now! Add all of these areas and we have more problems. Growth is great, but existing issues have to be addressed. more ›