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Council approves sale of Lancashire Road lots to enable 71-unit senior affordable housing project
Summary
Council adopted ordinance 021-2025 to authorize a purchase agreement for about 1.049 acres on Lancashire Road to National Church Residences (NCR), advancing a planned 71-unit affordable senior housing project; council members and public commenters discussed parking, sale price and project benefits before the vote.
The Cleveland Heights City Council voted Feb. 18 to authorize the sale of approximately 1.049 acres of vacant land on Lancashire Road to allow National Church Residences (NCR) to pursue a 71‑unit senior affordable housing development.
Ordinance 021-2025, introduced by Mayor Saren and moved on the floor by Councilman Michael Petras with a second from Councilman DeAndre Maddox, passed by roll call. Council members who spoke during the discussion said the city needs more affordable senior housing; Councilman Petras noted the age of the city’s housing stock and urged support for more housing types for older residents.
Several residents and community members spoke during public comment in favor of the NCR proposal. Michael Bending said the project could support the Coventry…
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