Commissioners approve CRA for Cobblestone Crossings assisted-living project; one commissioner abstains

On July 7, 2026, the Medina County Board of Commissioners approved a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement for Cobblestone Crossings, LLC, a step intended to support development of an assisted-living and memory care facility in Montville Township.

Economic Development Manager Brandon Gibson told the board that Cobblestone Crossings owns the site but expects to divest parcels to private companies as development proceeds. Gibson said the project would be operated by Wallach Communities, which operates about ten similar facilities across Ohio. He described the proposed development as an approximately $30 million investment projected to create more than 40 jobs and generate roughly $4 million in payroll.

Commissioner Stephen D. Hambley moved to approve the CRA agreement; Chair Colleen M. Swedyk seconded. Roll call recorded Commissioners Hambley and Swedyk voting AYE and Commissioner Aaron M. Harrison abstaining; the motion carried.

Why it matters: CRAs provide property-tax incentives intended to spur development and can change the fiscal profile of a township during the rebate period. The project is sited in Montville Township and, if built as proposed, would add senior housing capacity and local jobs.

Procedural and next steps: The CRA approval at the July 7 commissioners—usiness meeting approves the county-level agreement; subsequent permitting, site plan review, and any township-level approvals remain necessary before construction. The minutes do not specify the exact proposed start date for construction or a tax abatement schedule.