Reporter Ellin Walsh can be reached at 33, or Matthew Merchant contributed to this story. Tallmadge would also benefit due to a Joint Economic Development District it has with the township, and Portage County will benefit from increased revenue from a sales tax. At press time, the Brimfield Township trustees were continuing to consider the TIF and Field Superintendent David Heflinger declined to comment "until the Board votes on a formal agreement.” The developer has requested the creation of a Tax Increment Finance District, or TIF, with bonds being sold to generate money to make infrastructure improvements to the site. Under the proposal, Brimfield Township and the Field School District would benefit from payments made by the developer in lieu of property taxes until the bonds are paid off. “The stars have aligned for that area to land some pretty nice prospects in the industrial part,” DeHoff stated. JobsOhio, a Columbus-based economic development agency, will be involved in helping DeHoff secure tenants and market the property, he said. “If I’m a resident out there, they’re going to have a whole new lifestyle with the (Marketplace at Maplecrest) shopping center out there that I’m pretty excited for them for,” DeHoff said.Īs of Wednesday, DeHoff reported he had no prospective tenants for the industrial portion of the development. He also said The Marketplace at Maplecrest, as the development will be known, will help bring business to The Cascades shopping center across the street. I’m bringing new tenants to the market and if it wasn’t for Menards and Meijer, they wouldn’t be looking at the market.” DeHoff said it is critical to have the right tenant mix to ensure the long-term success of a shopping center. “I have a coffee company coming too - a good one. “I can tell you we have great tenants that are similar to the Chipotle across the street and the Panera across the street,” he said. Lot 6 is proposed to be 5.5 acres and lot 7.58 acres.ĭeHoff said he “has tenants secured for most of the outlots” however, he declined to announce who the outlot users will be. The Menards and Meijer will be situated behind the lots on Tallmadge Road. Menards is proposed for lot 4, about 20 acres in size, while a Meijer store will be constructed on lot 5, a 25-acre parcel. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are less than 5 acres in size and located on Tallmadge Road. Lots 1-5 will be commercial and lots 6 and 7 will be industrial. “This is a big milestone for us,” agrees Rich Costin, a principal with Lemmon Development.Īs approved this afternoon, Todd Peetz, director of the Portage County Regional Planning Commission, said seven lots totaling 116-plus acres will be created and a new road, Maplecrest Parkway, will be platted off Cascade and Tallmadge roads. 10444 Lloy St, Portage, MI 49024 259,95307 MOVE IN READY Great location for this updated Portage ranch with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. What’s envisioned is 54 acres of retail and 70 acres of industrial development off Tallmadge Road across from The Cascades of Brimfield. “The project we have … has the ability to really be a game changer for Brimfield and for Portage County,” DeHoff promises. The commission met Wednesday.ĭan DeHoff, CEO of DeHoff Development Co., said the approval means he may now sell some of the property for development as a Menards home improvement store and a Meijer grocery and department store. Open 24 hrs a day, 364 days a year.RAVENNA - The Portage County Regional Planning Commission has unanimously approved plans to subdivide the approximate 132-acre former Maplecrest Golf Course in Brimfield into smaller parcels. We create a safe shopping experience for our customers and offer products and services to help our customers lead healthier lives. Meijer provides a safe and healthy environment for our team members. A focus on fresh food, thinking and innovation makes us better at serving our customers. We are committed to strengthening the communities we serve. We believe in treating each other with dignity and respect. Meijer is committed to keeping our competitive spirit strong and staying nimble and flexible to win in the marketplace. ![]() Retailing is a fast-paced business that demands continuous improvement. Fred Meijer always said, “Customers don’t need us, we need them.” At Meijer, we focus on our customers and thrive by meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations.
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