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Visitor to Canton council says he may tear down old school, explore funding with CEDA
Summary
Property owner Joel Pfeffer told the Canton City Council he has met with CEDA about funding options for the old school site and is considering demolition and subdivision of the parcel; he asked whether infrastructure and street extensions could be considered once he submits a development plan.
At the Aug. 14 Canton City Council meeting, visitor Joel Pfeffer told council members he has met with Chris Hahn from CEDA to explore funding options for the old school property and is considering tearing down the building and dividing the parcel into smaller lots.
Pfeffer said he is weighing the cost and logistics and asked the council whether extending infrastructure and streets to subdivided lots could be considered in the future. Mayor Josh Nordsving and councilmembers indicated that infrastructure extensions could be examined once Pfeffer presents a concrete plan and layout.
Clerk Anne Koliha had earlier updated the council about ongoing administrative work and other community matters but did not provide financial details tied to potential infrastructure work. The council did not take formal action on the property during the meeting.
Why it matters: Redevelopment could change parcel use, affect adjacent properties and trigger infrastructure or permitting costs for the city if public works extensions are requested.
Next steps: Pfeffer will develop and present a plan; the council and staff indicated they would consider infrastructure questions once specific proposals are submitted.
