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1. Do we want or need mixed-use in our bucolic community? The answer was NO and as a matter of fact IT WOULD HAVE HURT US!
2. Was the language in the proposed new zoning Chapter 1271 adequate to protect us? The answer here was NO as well for the below documented reasons.
(A) George Smerigan, the City Planner, in his July 11, 2020 letter to City Council highlighted the inadequacy of
the language of Chapter 1271 (which is what we are voting on in ISSUE 34, not any concept presentation).
George said "the language is the key issue and the language is awkward and subject to varying
interpretations."
(B) Based on the City Planners report Mayor Bain is quoted as saying in the Chagrin Valley Times July 23, 2020
article that "I cannot support this ballot initiative as it is written because the way it is written does not
adequately protect the City's interests."
(C) Even the developer, in his July 20, 2020 letter to City Council, has acknowledged that they need
to "..tighten up the language in ways that will be satisfactory, not only to Council members but the residents
of the City."
(D) Thus, everyone was aware that this is being rushed to a public vote and that the language of Chapter 1271
as written was inadequate and was voted down.
Remember, Issue 34 was for 3 pieces of property (totaling about 72 acres) which includes:
PP# 872-40-001Beech Brook (68 acres)--green space
PP# 872-40-003 New Directions (4 acres)
PP# 872-36-011: Parker/Passov (2 acres)
The rezoning vote was not about any concept presentation, it was about two questions:
(1) Do we need or want MIXED-USE in our bucolic community?
(2) Was the language in proposed Ordinance Chapter 1271 adequate?
Answer was NO--and the residents Voted NO on ISSUE 34!
Currently City Council is working on updating U-2 zoning language. At this time, there is a moratorium on U-2 zoning.
However, City Council is currently revising U-2 so please attend City Council meetings to stay informed!
Remember this is under review of City Council and there is a moratorium on U-2 until it is revised. Currently, in Pepper Pike U-2 is Public Buildings: Public or private day schools, churches, libraries, club houses, community centers, parish houses, a city hall or municipal departments.
But again, the definition of U-2 is being proposed for revision/"redefinition" by City Council so please stay informed and attend City Council meetings.
NOTE: Moreland Commons, also an Axiom Development, remained a pile of dirt for ~ 2 years. Flooding now occurs on Chagrin Blvd. in front of Moreland Commons.
What about the empty stores in Pinecrest, Beachwood Mall, Eton, Village Square, Landerwood Plaza and the surrounding area?
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