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May, 2008

 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL GROWTH

The following project was approved:

Swagelok Company – Job Creation Grant for the establishment of a new manufacturing operation at 29500 Ambina Drive.  The project will create 50 new jobs by the third year.

 IN THE WORKS

PROJECT APPROVAL PROCESS – A public hearing will be held May 5th on a proposal to replace the Architectural Board of Review with an administrative design review process.  Related updates to the Planning & Zoning Code will also be considered at the public hearing.

CENTER OF TOWN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – Studies related to The Coral Company’s Central Park project are underway.  Council held a special work session to discuss future land use of surrounding areas.  Upcoming work sessions will deal with the proposed planned unit development ordinance, project financing, and results of the various studies.

SOLAR SHOPPING CENTER - The owners of Solar Shopping Center proposed a major expansion of Giant Eagle from 54,000 to 80,000+ sq. ft.  The project would include a new façade, lighting and landscaping for the entire shopping center.  The applicants have also requested a rezoning of 3 acres on Aurora Road east of the shopping center from O-1 General Office to C-3 Commercial and C-4 Motor Service Commerce to accommodate a new restaurant and a Giant Eagle GetGo Redemption Center (service station). The rezoning request was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.  A site plan for Giant Eagle will be submitted soon.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT – Council approved legislation requiring that a Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan be developed for projects that disturb one or more acres of land and in other cases deemed necessary by the City Engineer.  The plan must address how the quantity and quality of stormwater will be managed upon project completion.  Required pre-application meetings with City staff and submittal of stormwater management plans will be incorporated into the regular site plan approval process.  All communities are required by Ohio law to have such procedures in place.