Projects on the Move
Commercial Development
Commercial investment is essential to the health of a successful community. The Department of Community & Economic Development is charged with creating commercial partnerships which fit the needs and desire of the Township. Investment assists the Township's tax base and contributes to Copley's appeal as a great place to live, work and play!
Follow our Projects on the Move online as they move through the Major/Minor Site Plan review with the Architectural Review Board.
REDWOOD APARTMENT NEIGHBORHOOD
Applicant: Patricia Rakoci-Redwood
Business Name: Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods
Landowner: Tuscan Ridge Development Company
Property Location: Parcel 1508514 (Heritage Woods/Aaron’s Way)
Zoning District: PDD (Planned Development District)
Proposal: Redwood Apartment Neighborhood-Site Plan Submittal
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
The applicant has submitted a plan which would develop vacant parcel #1508514 located off of Heritage Woods Drive in Copley Township. The parcel consists of 7.4 acres. The parcel is primarily clear, development ready, and free of any readily identifiable environmental concerns. The applicant is proposing 43% open space. The parcel is zoned in the Planned Development District for Medium to High Density Residential.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 05/04/2020
JACOBY ROAD RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT
Applicant: Ben Weinerman, Pride One Development
Landowner: Jacoby Company/Rolling Wood LLC
Property Location: Parcels 1501734, 1801735, 1503826
Zoning District: R-MD (Residential Medium Density)
Proposal: Residential Conservation Development
Applicant, Ben Weinerman, on behalf of Pride One Construction, is requesting review of a residential development project consisting of 133 attached single family dwellings. The proposed development is located on 63 acres of residentially zoned land.
The applicant will require a rezoning of the existing parcels from R-MD (Residential-Medium Density to Residential-Conservation Development).
SUBMITTED: 10/12/2021
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 11/01/2021
ROTHROCK ROAD
MIXED USE COMPACT DEVELOPMENT
Applicant: Matthew J Birch
Landowner: Matthew J Birch
Property Location: Parcel 1504432 (506 Rothrock Road)/Parcel 1501804
Zoning District: C-GR (Commercial General Retail)
Proposal: Mixed Use Compact Development District
SUBMITTED: 6/28/2019
AMENDED: 6/21/2021
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
Applicant and landowner, Matthew J Birch, has submitted a concept plan for a proposed Mixed Use Compact Development (MUCD) located at Parcels 1501804 and 1504432. The site is 20+ acres in total and is currently zoned C-GR. The site would be comprised of single family attached townhomes, apartments and retail. The site requires approval from the Architectural Review Board for a Final Development Plan and the Board of Trustees for the required rezoning.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD REPORT 8/5/2019
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD REPORT 7/6/2021
MULTI-TENANT OFFICE BUILDING
Applicant: Jim Schulte
Business Name: Multi-Tenant Office Building
Landowner: Cleveland Massillon Offices LTD
Property Location: Parcel 1508366 (Rothrock Road)
Zoning District: C-O/R (Commercial Office/Retail)
Proposal: Major Site Plan
STATUS: APPROVED 7/6/2020
The applicant, Jim Schulte, plans to construct a multi-tenant office building which will be located primarily on Parcel Number 1508366. Parcel 1508366 is located near the corner of Cleveland-Massillon and Rothrock Road.
The plan consists of a 7,600 square foot, two-story office building. The office building will be comprised of six tenant suites.
REDWOOD APARTMENT NEIGHBORHOOD
Applicant: Patricia Rakoci-Redwood
Business Name: Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods
Landowner: Heritage Woods LLC
Property Location: Parcel 1508335 Ridgewood Road, west of Hametown Road, east of SR 21
Zoning District: PDD (Planned Development District)
Proposal: Redwood Apartment Neighborhood-Site Plan Submittal
STATUS: APPROVED; UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The applicant has submitted a site plan which would develop a vacant parcel (15-08335) located off Ridgewood Rd. which consists of 58.2 acres. The land is located within the Planned Development District (PDD) and is subject to a Settlement Agreement which was recorded on December 18, 2013 which limited the overall number of development units on the remaining vacant land. Based upon this Agreement, 145 units are permitted. Redwood has proposed to construct 100 slab-on-grade units. The development would be solely owned, managed and operated by Redwood. The proposed units would range in size from 1,294sf to 1,381sf and would be market rate ($1,600-$2,300 monthly). Each unit would consist of 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths along with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, maple cabinets, vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 10/1/2018
OMNI/VITALIA SENIOR LIVING-EXPANSION
Applicant: Randy Parsons (Mann, Parsons Gray Architects)
Landowner: Omni Heritage Center LLC
Property Location: Parcel 1702656 & 1702047 (Heritage Center Drive)
Zoning District: Planned Development District
Business: Omni Property Companies, LLC (Continuum Care Facility)
Proposal: Site Plan
STATUS: APPROVED; UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The applicant is in the process of developing an additional 5.59 acres of vacant land for the propose of constructing 35 new independent living villas and a 3,000 sq. ft. community center as part of the Omni Senior Living. The 35 villas are in addition to the previously approved site plan. The new villas range from 4 to 2 units and would reflect previously approved architectural elements such as masonry/stone veneer, vinyl siding, EIFS, architectural asphalt shingles and standing seam metal accent roofs.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 9/10/2018
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 9/12/2018
Residential Development
Residential investment is key to the health of a successful community. The Department of Community & Economic Development in committed to sound residential growth which aims to assist and guide residential developers and residents. We strive to provide a high-level of service to those who have chosen to make Copley their home.
Residential development in Copley is primarily composed of single-family home development and accessory use additions.