Politics & Government

Residents Hear Plans for 19-Home Development in Lakewood

Three homes would be demolished on Sloane Avenue to make way for Metro Luxury Townhomes, to be built near the Rocky River.

City officials hosted a meeting Wednesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church to discuss a on Sloane Avenue along the Rocky River.

The multi-million-dollar project's plans — which are still in the early stages — include demolishing three homes in the 1300 block of Sloane Avenue to make way for upscale, cluster townhomes.

Andrew Brickman from Abode Living — the developer responsible for the upscale Eleven River homes in Rocky River — addressed the crowd of more than 40 people.

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He shared some of the preliminary plans.

Some residents expressed concern that the property would sit empty for an extended period of time — like a proposed development just south on Sloane Avenue which has been vacant for at least three years.

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Other were concerned about parking. Others asked about the possible structural instability of the cliffs.

There are a few public meetings scheduled for residents to discuss the issue further: The city's Architectural Board of Review meeting is slated for July 14; the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is set for July 21; and the Planning Commission will host its next meeting on Aug. 4.

"(Residents will) have ample opportunities to watch the progress, and weigh in on this project," said Dru Siley, the city's assistant director of planning and development. 


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