jag09

So, when was the last time you got a quote for installing a playground? Had to develop a maintenance agreement for it? Ensure had sufficient insurance/liability coverage?

Good question, I’m not sure but I’ll ask the Neyer reps. They have mentioned at one point that the SF piece be done in sections and be the last to be totally completed, but thought total development time to @3 years start to finish. That implies some level of build as purchased, but again I’ll try to verify.

Playground has additional ongoing maintenance/liability costs than does a gazebo. But no final decisions have been at this point.

Neyer is still evaluating potential builders/partners for the single family section, so no pricing information has been made available. Also unknown is impact of covid-19 on future demand/market, which is a factor in pricing.

It is not part of the property purchased by Neyer and not part of the project. Those are the self-storage units.

That’s about 1.8 per unit, and allows spaces for guests. 20 spots are “ghosted” - included in the plan but will only be made available if needed; otherwise, they will be green space with plantings.

Yes please. There is so much development that has been done in recent years, many proposed/potential new developments, several vacant/available parcels, and the usual turnover as business leave. You can find a map that outlines the most current situation (as I know it) here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=11hGk83kMsKogIN-ekHwKl8kcdzKEaePx&usp=sharing

There has been discussions with Duke about dressing up the fencing around the substation, but nothing on the overhead wires.

The high tension wires extend far beyond that area and to run them underground is a massive undertaking. The wires run along the street would have to be tied into major road reconstruction. New development - such as that proposed on Robertson - will be underground. and you just had to throw random dig in at yuppies? #rolleyes

Community council supported a parking variance at the time.

Jungle Jim’s, main business of new development, backed out due to inability to get road infrastructure upgrades they looking for, left without major tenant. Pretty much killed the initial vision, from what I’m told.

A large part of the equation is how much effort a community puts into engaging the city and its residents in the process. Definitely a challenge in being successful in getting goals implemented. In Oakley, the plan has already been referred to & Influenced actions, even before it was officially approved. Time will tell on this specific project.

That was more a back door deal brokered with city officials, something that many in the impacted neighborhood dud not want. Few, if any, board members remain from that time. A cautionary tale to remind us to always consider consequences of such actions - cars/traffic still have to get to destinations.

That never a real option, as both the railroad & Duke simply won’t entertain that option. Costs & logistics staggering. And the goal is to reduce the need to drive to/from Oakley Station and provide the thousands of residents in that section of Oakley an alternative. Has potential to drive/influence the undeveloped properties owned by Vandercar and Local Oakley LLC (cast fab site), could be selling point to those hesitant to invest due to traffic/accessibility concerns.

Such a crossing is one of the goals in the Connectivity section of the recently approved Oakley Master Plan. It was raised as want by many in the community. Now comes time to start execution/implementation of many items in the master plan, including this. From the beginning Neyer has demonstrated desire to support & follow many of the goals stated in the plan, including increased number of single family homes & the crossing. Its very early in the process, but Neyer has done a lot of work investigating options , as mentioned above, and the tunnel option appears to be more feasible in terms of costs & obstacles to overcome (railroad, Duke, easements, etc). Council has to do its due diligence to ensure it’s what the community wants, that potential demand/usage exists, and best way to have such construction funded.

Clinton Township is a government entity, with full authority to implement such controls. Oakley Community Council, like all Cincinnati community councils, is a volunteer advisory entity, has no such authority. They can ask/push the city for such actions, support/not support developer requests for variances/setbacks, but in the end the city has final decision. Oakley Station a perfect example of the city overriding community desires.

There are no current City permits for work showing online for that location (3029 Madison). Last one showing from 02/24/2014