15 acre warehouse with 18 buildings on Township center land
This is what will happen if we don't act now!
An out of town builder wants to construct 18 warehouses on some property on the south side of Bagley Rd. 1/4" mile west of Stearns.
They have asked for variances to build on land that is not suitable for this type of activity. This area does not have storm sewers and is prone to flooding during heavy rains. The plans of the builder would cover over the beginning of French Creek and destroy the ecology of the land. Traffic in and out of the warehouses would be around the clock. We would like you to help us defeat the zoning change proposals.
Over 70% of the land (11 1/4 acres) would be covered by asphalt and roof. With 2.38" of rainfall, approximately 700,000 gallons would fall on surfaces that would run off to French Creek. Here is a picture of what happened when it fell on uncovered land a few years ago.
- Once again, there are no storm sewers..
If you have lived in the township for any length of time, you are familiar with the flooding issues. This area does not have the infrastructure at this time capable of handling building developments of this scope.
The township trustees years ago planned that this area would be developed for the township citizens. We would like to keep the zoning preserved for the interest of the township citizens.
Important issues about the potential building
Additional Information
This area is not designed for the type of business being proposed. Here are some of the issues. There is not adequate drainage when a heavy rain comes. This property is designed by Cuyahoga County as wetlands.
- All water goes into a small creek, (French Creek" and goes west in the township to the North Ridgeville line. It continues through Avon and Sheffield before draining into the Black River
- The land is not zoned for Light Industry, the number of buildings requested, or the amount of exposed land used for drainage.
- Additional unwanted lighting in a currently mostly residential area
- Business's will have around the clock access to buildings. Traffic at all times.
- Noise, litter all will be increased..
- Adjacent and downstream land owners will have more water runoff and damage to the property. Township and county may face additional work as a result.
- This builder has many locations throughout Ohio and other states. All other sites are built in industrialized locations. Other businesses are : Federal Express Shipping, various big box stores, manufacturing, medical processing, and research facilities.
- No economic advantage for the township. The moneys from rent will leave the state.
- These businesses will not have many full time employees on the premise. No extra jobs for the area.
- We urge you to participate in the meeting held at the township hall on Wednesday October 19th at 7:00 P.M. 7900 Fitch Road.
