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Chagrin Valley Times (May 05, 2016): With the Meijer superstore zoning application now expected to move through the township zoning process, overall design standards for the land that was once Geauga Lake Park are being developed. Read the full article.
Chagrin Valley Times, Aug 20, 2015: After several months of on and off discussions, a proposal for a Meijer hyperstore at the former Geauga Lake Park property was back for review by the township trustees….
Meijer has conceded on some of its prior demands and has agreed to build a road to make further development in the area accessible.
Read the full article – CedarFair_Meijers_CVT 082015
Meijer submitted an application for a hyperstore on the former Geauga Lake Park property, but its extensive list of establishments it wants prohibited from locating in the area is raising concerns with officials from both Bainbridge and Aurora.
Read the Chagrin Valley Times article CedarFair_CVT 070915
An editorial in the Chagrin Valley Times on the demands being made by Meijer CedarFair_CVT 072315 editorial
Bainbridge Township and the city of Aurora share the same vision for about 582 acres of vacant land owned by Cedar Fair.
Read the article in the Chagrin Valley Times CedarFair_CVT 061815
RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE BAINBRIDGE ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MIXED-USE ZONING FOR THE FORMER GEAUGA LAKE PARK, TUESDAY, MARCH 24 2015 at 7pm IN THE BAINBRIDGE TOWN HALL.
Chagrin Valley Times March 20, 2015: Zoning Hearing on Cedar Fair Land
The Bainbridge Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday (03.24.2015) at Bainbridge Town Hall on the proposed mixed-use, planned-unit-development zoning for the former Geauga Lake Park land and surrounding properties that are currently zoned for commercial recreation. All future development would have to conform to the mixed-use zoning if it passes.
The proposed zoning can be reviewed in this document and this slide deck at the Bainbridge Township website.
Read the Chagrin Valley Times article HERE
Chagrin Valley Times March 12, 2015: County to review mixed-use zoning proposal for Bainbridge.
An “economic engine” is in the works for Bainbridge. The township zoning commission has initiated mixed-use zoning language which will be sent to Geauga County Planning Director David Dietrich for review. Read the full article HERE
Chagrin Valley Times Feb 26, 2015: Green space would connect residents to Geauga Lake’s History.
As discussions continue in Bainbridge Township and Aurora about future development around Geauga Lake, the body of water itself remains a hidden gem with its distinguished natural history. Read the full article HERE
Chagrin Valley Times Jan 22, 2015: Bainbridge Trustees are considering the advantages of a Joint Economic Development District with the city of Aurora that could enhance revenue and zoning controls for the township. Read the full article HERE
Chagrin Valley Times – Dec 25, 2014: Bainbridge Trustees last week hired in-SITE Advisory Group to assist the Zoning Commission with the proposed mixed-use zoning for the former Geauga Park and surrounding Land. Read the article HERE – CVT122514