Woodlands of Snowville Project Gets the Green Light

The first couple phases of Woodlands of Snowville housing development got the green light from the city’s planning commission. 

Developers want to see how the first project — with a total of 55 homes — goes before proposing any additional plans.

The planning commission — as well as the US Army Corps of Engineers — approved Phase 1 (28 homes) and Phase 1A (27 homes).

Construction could begin soon.

“They’ve been trying to get this through for a while, but obviously they’ve had some bank issues,” said Mike Harwood, the city council representative to the planning commission.

Designs haven't yet been presented to the city, but Harwood said he expects a style similar to the Four Seasons development.

“The homes will carry good architecture,” he added.

The project is located on Snowville Road, about a mile east of Brecksville Road.

Mayor Jerry Hruby said recently that the city has nearly reached its development potential.

Harwood agreed.

“The reality is that (the developers) own the property, it is zoned residential,” he said. “It’s the responsibility of the city to do the best for the property and to make sure it’s developed properly.”

This isn’t the first time the project was proposed to the city.

Both the city council and the planning commission OK’d the plans for a new subdivision back in 2008, before withdrawing the plans in 2012.