Thursday, September 13, 2012
Lake National Bank and Melt also have items up for consideration
- SCHOOLS
- Jason Lea
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
The Mentor Planning Commission has a lengthy agenda waiting for it when its members meet 7 p.m. today at City Hall. Moreover, that agenda has some high-profile businesses on it. For example, the Cleveland Clinic has requested that 47 acres at the southeast corner of Norton Parkway and Center Street be rezoned from a "lifestyle center" designation to a "medical campus." A "medical campus" zone can be used for diverse reasons, said Ron Traub, the city of Mentor's director of business and economic development. It can include everything from physician's offices to a full medical center with a helicopter pad. The Clinic has been coy about its intentions for the property. "We are currently in a due diligence process which could position us to …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
If amendment to city code is passed by Planning Commission and City Council, then professional shooting ranges would be allowed in Mentor's industrial districts
- GOVERNMENT
- Jason Lea
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Mentor City Council began the first step in allowing a professional indoor shooting range in the city. They passed a pair of resolutions during their most recent meeting that initiated the process. One resolution recommended a change to the city code that would allow people to fire a gun in the city -- but only in a commercial indoor shooting range. The second resolution suggested that such ranges be allowed in the city's industrial zones. Council passed both resolutions unanimously. The next step will be for Mentor Planning Commission to propose these amendments to the city code, as well. Finally, Council would need to pass the Commission's amendments that they initially recommended. The issue initially came up when a business owner asked…
Friday, August 24, 2012
Some neighbors of the development site expressed concerns about the dealership
The Mentor Planning Commission approved both the permit and preliminary site plan for a proposed Audi dealership on Market Street during its meeting Thursday night. As previously reported, Penske is looking to relocate its Willoughby Audi dealership to 8599 Market St., which will bring about 50 jobs to the city and generate about $30 million in sales. The proposed dealership would be 23,000 square feet and built on a vacant six acres just north of Outback Steakhouse. The property borders residential neighborhoods on the lot's north and west sides, so the Penske has said it will build a 25-foot landscape buffer on those borders. However, some Mentor residents came to the meeting and said they were concerned about potential light, noise and…
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Billy's Martini Bar is also looking to move in Mentor
- GOVERNMENT
- Jason Lea
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Mentor Planning Commission has some big names on its agenda when it meets at 7 p.m. today at City Hall. For example, Penske Automotive will request a permit to build an Audi dealership at 8599 Market St. and show the Commission its preliminary site plan. The proposed dealership would be 23,000 square feet and built on a vacant six acres just north of Outback Steakhouse. The property borders residential neighborhoods on the lot's north and west sides, so the Penske has said it will build a 25-foot landscape buffer on those borders. As previously reported, Penske is looking to relocate its Willoughby Audi dealership to Market Street, which will bring about 50 jobs to the city. The city of Mentor sold the property to Penske for $500,000 …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Residents say vacating road is best way to deter trespassing, vandalism
Mentor Planning Commission unanimously voted to support the vacating of the Lake Overlook Drive extension after residents said it would help stop trespassing and vandalism in that area. Most of the people who live along the extension, led by John Habe, attended the Commission meeting Thursday night at City Hall. Habe said the neighborhood has been victimized by people who cut through their yards and party on their private beach property. "The street itself is a magnet for break-ins, vandalism, trespassing, alcohol, drugs, drug deals and debris," Habe told the Planning Commission. "Fifteen police reports have been filed concerning the most malicious of these incidents." Habe said if the city vacated the road, it would deter trespassers. "…
Friday, July 13, 2012
Commission also approved final site plans for new assisted living and memory care facility
The Planning Commission approved plans for the revised parking lot that will serve the Hooley House and Five Guys Burgers & Fries near the intersection of Tyler Road and Route 306. The existing Hooley House parking lot has 113 parking spaces. The expanded lot will have 171 parking spaces; 58 spaces for Five Guys and 113 spaces for Hooley House Furthermore, the proposed Five Guys building will be 2,432 square feet with an outside patio and will be setback 63 feet from Tyler Boulevard and 29 fet from the west property line. Five Guys will still need the Planning Commission's approval for the patio, as well as final site plan and architectural review for the building. Also at the Planning Commission meeting: BurgerFI is a franchise that was …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Planning Commission can vote tonight on alterations for the parking lot that will serve both Hooley House and Five Guys Burgers & Fries
It was previously announced that Five Guys Burgers & Fries intends to open a location in Mentor near the intersection of Tyler Road and Route 306. Now the Planning Commission can vote on an item during its meeting at 7 p.m. today at City Hall that would allow for the construction of a parking lot that would serve both Five Guys and the nearby Hooley House. Ideally, the parking lot improvements would be made before Five Guys is constructed, according to the Planning Commision's staff report (which is attached to this story as a PDF.) The existing Hooley House parking lot has 113 parking spaces. The expanded lot will have 171 parking spaces; 58 spaces for Five Guys and 113 spaces for Hooley House Furthermore, the proposed Five Guys building…
Friday, June 22, 2012
Newell Creek Homeowners Association does not oppose the facility but they do want a buffer between it and their homes
Mentor Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for an assisted living and memory care facility at 7900 Center Street in the Newell Creek development. The proposed facility would have 103 units with 134 total beds -- 71 assisted-living units, 25 memory-care units for those with Alzheimer's or dementia and seven enhanced care units. The Newell Creek Homeowners Association did not oppose the building of the facility, as they did another independent living center last year. However, they do want a buffer between it and their homes. Harry Hopes, the head of the homeowners association, requested the facility add a 3-foot soil mound to the north and plant trees to the west, where it would border with residential neighborhoods. Greg …
Friday, May 11, 2012
The commission allowed Best Gyros and Maracas to have outdoor dining
The Planning Commission approved permits for two new restaurants, as well as a new automobile repair shop, during its meeting Thursday at City Hall. The Commission approved outdoor dining for both Best Gyros -- which opened recently at the intersection of Route 306 and Mentor Avenue -- and Maracas -- which is expected to open in the former home of Stagez and Rock City this summer. The Commission voter for a permit to allow M & F Auto to run an automobile repair shop at 7472 Tyler Boulevard. The business will do small auto repairs -- for example, brakes, interior and exterior detailing and small engine repairs -- six days a week. "Gradually what we're trying to do is become a full-time detailing shop," Joshua Fenton told the Commission. …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Maracas and Best Gyros are coming to Mentor soon
Planning Commission can vote on permits for a pair of new restaurants coming to Mentor -- Maracas and Best Gyros -- during its meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. Both restaurants are requesting permits to allow outdoor dining. Maracas will be at the former home of Stagez, 7597 Mentor Avenue. It's an island-themed restaurant that will be run by the Bridgemohan family. Deborah Bridgemohan, who was born in Trinidad, and her 18-year-old daughter Ambika plan to open this summer. The younger Bridgemohan has asked her family to use money they saved for her college to invest in Maracas, according to a feature in The News-Herald. Meanwhile, Best Gyros will open at 7413 Mentor Avenue. It will be family oriented, non-alcohol serving sandwich shop …
Mark Brooks
7:34 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
I am all for it. There was a range on Progress parkway back in the 80's . There are many lunch time shooters here on Heisley road. This is great for Mentor.Hurry up. more ›