[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88,100],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6109052,"mediaKeyId","2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126","parentId",2764843,"title","Votes at a glance: council approves internet-auction resolution, administrative ordinance and CVS preliminary plan","audioSeconds",1257,"startMs",2198000,"endMs",3455000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126&start=2198&end=3455","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126/thumbnail_2198000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6109052/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-internet-auction-resolution-administrative-ordinance-and-CVS-preliminary-plan","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109052-e2425fece65e2b1b94b05d3a336fddbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175433&Signature=WG3xFSBLB0ENaWnxLBbsdKmxADQzLl0a0xl~9d49KVG3xI3~bgqL-xT82PLE9q3r1d2SR1g2rev24gCk9N52I5xgTKxbBChkewFdMzHHtul8DVQhGPWwCkKoCcIwGmg1E2-t~mc4atmEBWvFSh0R6sPCWO~F5nvsefdtRJn0KqqjuAZkeWReAyUn-7AGXv4Ei~eFyqR~vgme-3z7vTHMk-uMeXxCj37802-dMJNXAoyj4uMLln~BSqpokRzTrKxbdpDdtdOU2YifqUBgwnKfnc-N7RPhkrFCy8DFTepIMTMuGSqmAHu8qLgPUel-2QhHxybY9MUxCuBIH9n~allWxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City Council of Mayfield Heights, OH ","date","2025-03-25T16:01:02Z","article","Mayfield Heights City Council recorded three formal actions at its March 24 meeting: a resolution authorizing sale of surplus city property via Internet auction, an ordinance organizing administrative departments and fixing certain salaries, and preliminary site-plan approval for redevelopment of the CVS property at 5901 Mayfield Road.

Resolution (listed in the record as 20205-12): Council adopted a resolution confirming the city’s intent to sell unneeded, obsolete or unfit property through internet auction and authorizing use of representative auction websites. Council suspended the rules to consider the resolution; the motion to suspend was moved by Mr. Manno and seconded by Mr. Medic. Roll-call votes recorded yes votes from Mr. Manno, Mr. Balestreya, Mr. Medic, Mrs. Sabetta, Miss Tobin and Mrs. Snyder; later roll-call to approve the resolution also recorded yes votes from Mr. Medic, Miss Talbot, Mr. Balestreya, Mr. Manno, Mrs. Sabetta and Mrs. Snyder. The resolution includes a 14-day advertisement requirement drawn from the code cited in the meeting (7 21.15 d) that governs posting prior to sale; council discussion noted staff would use other sale outlets if an item did not sell during the advertising period.

Ordinance 20205-13: Council approved an ordinance “providing for the organization of certain administrative departments and fixing the salaries and other benefits of certain officers, employees” and declared an emergency so the ordinance took immediate effect. The motion to suspend the rules was moved by Mrs. Civetta and seconded by Mr. Medic; recorded yes votes included Miss Tobin, Mrs. Sevetta, Mr. Manno, Mr. Medic, Mr. Balestreya and Mrs. Snyder. The ordinance included an exhibit clarifying a split for the law department should the mayor obtain an assistant law director and a new line allowing purchase of shirts for council as a uniform item.

Preliminary site plan (Motion A): Council approved a preliminary site plan for a new retail building at 5901 Mayfield Road (the former CVS). The motion was moved by Mr. Balestrella and seconded by Miss Talbot; roll-call vote recorded yes votes by Mr. Medic, Mr. Manno, Mr. Balestreya, Mrs. Sabetta, Miss Talbot and Mrs. Snyder. The approval is preliminary and subject to architectural-board and final engineering review; the applicant must address expected Architectural Board of Review comments, easement and monument-sign issues before final permits are issued.

All items recorded as approved by roll call; counts matched the roll-call names recorded in the minutes. Where the transcript contained ambiguous or inconsistent text (for example, a page of the resolution text referenced “Maple Heights” in the transcript), the council record and agenda identify these as Mayfield Heights items and the article uses the corrected city name accordingly.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Copy of Council Meeting - 3/24/2025 6:00:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 24 meeting Mayfield Heights City Council approved a resolution authorizing internet auctions for surplus property, adopted an administrative ordinance (with emergency clause) and approved a preliminary site plan for the CVS redevelopment at 5901 Mayfield Road.","taxTitle","Mayfield Heights City Council, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",71194,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109057,"Resident urges council to prioritize road, sidewalk repairs and broader youth recreation programs",283,1543000,1826000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126&start=1543&end=1826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126/thumbnail_1543000.jpg","/articles/6109057/Ohio/Resident-urges-council-to-prioritize-road-sidewalk-repairs-and-broader-youth-recreation-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109057-0f761a83e96c91bdc9b75332961a97bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175433&Signature=ico7SlF3NaWZHF5LKbAhvoLdNEmyJk4-GpV4njCdTTw3JOXx4MU3em7iEVVyGS1Gf4MyQJYbrMYZlk3YSdgEfdL-B403ITfll67fjbXcbDq4SSGz57f9tMDgmFdF-KD8DygCU857KyYN3DML-pSLyyewn7i~zqoVLwXiV8CDtzFYJ2e5QUjNLUVCCCHgPjt01dJWAoA1JumL89QVdvSutOHtwp~01Qn64Ah70J8phLG5OgDmyrShn6sczGD4Q5sQ1dxZtB~86fOJ6xLZ~UxSDusoC0uUq21ajMMz9cW1nrMSXQkGAgyPZLAYccSDgcuvcMSCsaSwvIV75FflEkporw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Erin Longberry of 1515 Temple Avenue told council during the public portion on March 24 she is concerned the city is spending time on an ordinance that criminalizes leaving trash cans out and should instead prioritize infrastructure and youth recreation.

“I believe that that kind of an ordinance was kind of a waste of our city council's time of things that we could be spending time addressing stuff like the conditions of the road, the sidewalks,” Longberry said. She cited specific problems on Temple Avenue, including root-lifted sidewalks that would be difficult for residents using wheelchairs or mobility aids.

Longberry also raised safety concerns about vehicles parking near stop signs on short neighborhood streets and noted difficulties for local businesses moving trucks and trailers through narrow streets when cars are parked close to intersections. She urged the city to examine enforcement and whether the parking 100-foot rule around stop signs is creating unintended hazards.

On recreation, Longberry said families are seeking more options for youth activity outside the Wildcat Fitness Center and aquatic center, and asked the city to consider expanded outdoor courts, extended evening programming and events during higher-risk evening hours to give teenagers supervised activities. She noted summer day camps sell out quickly and suggested expanded capacity or additional programs for the coming year.

The council chair offered to follow up with Longberry after the meeting; no formal action on her requests was taken during the session.","A Mayfield Heights resident criticized the recently passed trash-can ordinance as a low priority and urged council to focus on road and sidewalk repairs, parking safety and expanded programming at the community center and parks.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109063,"Residents urge council to reconsider ban on licensed marijuana dispensaries",381,1799000,2180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126&start=1799&end=2180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126/thumbnail_1799000.jpg","/articles/6109063/Ohio/Residents-urge-council-to-reconsider-ban-on-licensed-marijuana-dispensaries","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109063-1a7cc5d83bf9b7486004581a6b88fe30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175433&Signature=RDY9ZpYCXpEQCHHKPB6SPFB~HZ6AkMcOIwYqRmxWQGs5dZBd0Io~W6fsSAWVfhGJLM7gtYRMVbN8PexMuTAZECbSjHFiXzkHMEaf2Q-91qVlgx9Jzt6W6Q047t4b3cyPWpC-UtQiSMlP9MSKBuzwuOk76s5DjqSetCeIDl4YDncNpogyqTMccunRDGfNQDBW-zmWadbclgtZ2~vJmhKM2K0pxOXQylOhiZtLztp0LfDu9MtVhzD3qkCw8btF9ySUuIXpZGvNRQJ8KgGgOUJIebzg1-9-q7GOj-6YH1uvjbgYo7kptc~CxWqr4KrP-38e~gMBAXupGOM2YQh1Y165-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents urged Mayfield Heights City Council to reconsider the city’s local prohibition on state-licensed marijuana dispensaries during public comment on March 24.

Scott Halloran, who identified his address and said he previously appeared before council, said he had secured a location that meets state spacing requirements and argued that a locally regulated, state-licensed dispensary would provide tested products and generate meaningful tax revenue. “The industry is here to stay in Ohio, and we are here to give the citizens clean, tested, regulated product that they want and that they're going to get somewhere,” Halloran said.

Halloran told council he believes the state-level regulatory framework and anticipated changes in Columbus could produce “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in tax revenue for the host city; he also said many local illegal sellers currently market untested products as “hemp” and that the city’s voters approved Issue 2 by a large margin, which he cited as local support for legalization.

Caitlin Frederick, who said she lives on Gaslight Lane and is a laboratory manager working in Ohio’s marijuana industry, described testing requirements for products sold through licensed dispensaries. “Every single product sold through a licensed dispensary is tested for potency, as well as safety assays like pesticides, heavy metals, virtual solvents, mycotoxins, yeast, mold, etcetera,” Frederick said, and urged council to allow a responsible, state-licensed operator to locate in Mayfield Heights.

Council did not take action on the requests during the meeting. Council previously passed a local prohibition on licensed dispensaries in April 2024, referenced by a speaker; speakers asked council to revisit that local decision in light of evolving state law and enforcement issues. No council motion or staff report to rescind or amend the local prohibition was placed on the meeting agenda.","Two residents addressed council during public comment asking the city to allow state-licensed marijuana dispensaries, citing safety testing, proximity rules and potential tax revenue; no council action was taken at the meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":46,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109068,"Council approves preliminary site plan for Mayfield Road retail building",777,2678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126&start=2678&end=3455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2764843-b71b0c2e377254e788eb812e94e5e126/thumbnail_2678000.jpg","/articles/6109068/Ohio/Council-approves-preliminary-site-plan-for-Mayfield-Road-retail-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109068-dacfbba7a4be3f5ade46c1f325efb996/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175433&Signature=GPnQePkOFCBNEZoHUhBdZnwSj5RHT0XAx8pQ7eVDOC~VtU6eXCoVL~PBusR-6fXbwhqfaOJKFBCbvvZTz9JpVWnjUoIiCyFx8cye~NsBrT2S4qaZnNf7-fFW2HNyrFRCvRB~oAP3IjxkgL1z3Txfbd1j3vVx9ArxXG~iHv-0WejRFqm1EWHmdx4-ZvLL4JDdSYn1XQqF33dEyvX7WxH4MIg4vVIAIq2oF30I5Xfm8lVjDwXaoBKMiHfEsbiNXlfYmy8r8~Qbv8vO7A~ACduvjenhtsC61N92gbkGefRLslP~bdbMSywTHmxZQAqPcUKKU53LVVEffYsfPhZwdgy6AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayfield Heights City Council voted to approve a preliminary site plan for a proposed retail building at 5901 Mayfield Road, the site of the former CVS, during its March 24 meeting.

The vote followed a presentation by Ben Chhnacki on behalf of the property owner, The Landis Group, and architect Tommy Chestniss of Onyx Creative. Chhnacki said the owners received prior approvals in April 2024, then revised the plan after litigation with a neighboring property and are now seeking preliminary approval to proceed with final construction drawings. “We received all the final approvals in April of 20 24,” Chhnacki said as he summarized the project’s history and changes.

The plan approved by council is for a single retail building fronting Mayfield Road and an attractive, all-brick design that the architect said will read as part of a cohesive retail campus with the existing CVS building. Chestniss described the building materials and glazing and said the design intentionally aligns the color palette and pedestrian connections with the CVS building to create crosswalks and a connected retail experience.

Council discussed site details including shared parking easements and signage that may encroach over property lines. Chhnacki told council the property shares reciprocal parking access with the neighboring parcels; he said the owner intends to pave and improve the on-site parking. Councilmember Kevin Balestreya raised concerns about visibility and about whether neighbors had been shown the revised plan; Chhnacki said the changes had not been shared directly with the neighboring property and noted there is ongoing litigation involving the site.

The motion — introduced as “a motion to approve the preliminary site plan for a new 5,500 square foot building for the CVS property redevelopment located at 5901 Mayfield Road” — was moved by Mr. Balestrella and seconded by Miss Talbot. Roll-call voting recorded six yes votes (Medic, Manno, Balestreya, Sabetta, Talbot, Snyder); no no votes were recorded and the motion carried. The applicant and architect emphasized this approval is preliminary and will be followed by architectural board review and final engineering review before construction permits are issued.

Clarifying details in the record include a discrepancy in the transcript about building size: the motion text called the building 5,500 square feet while the applicant’s presentation later referred to a 5,000-square-foot retail building. The size will be finalized during subsequent plan-review steps and in final permitting.

Next steps identified by staff and the applicant include addressing Architectural Board of Review comments, resolving the monument-sign location and any easement issues with adjacent parcels, completing final construction plans, and returning for final council sign-off if required. No construction schedule was specified at the meeting.

","Mayfield Heights City Council voted to approve a preliminary site plan for a new retail building at 5901 Mayfield Road after a developer presentation; approvals are preliminary and subject to further reviews and outstanding easement and signage issues.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Votes at a glance: council approves internet-auction resolution, administrative ordinance and CVS preliminary plan

Resident urges council to prioritize road, sidewalk repairs and broader youth recreation programs

Residents urge council to reconsider ban on licensed marijuana dispensaries

Council approves preliminary site plan for Mayfield Road retail building