North Olmsted

Grocery Super Center Approved for Former Sears at Great Northern Mall

R6 Motors won a development agreement to build a grocery super center with gas station on the old Sears anchor site — backed by city TIF and demolition grants under the new MAMU overlay.

Planning

Sheetz Wins Planning Nod for 29000 Lorain Road — With a Green Twist

Engineering review recommended swapping a second right-turn lane for green space at the new Sheetz site, maintaining traffic flow while softening the intersection.

Legislation$241K

$241K State Grant Sought for Veterans Memorial Modernization

North Olmsted is applying for a capital budget grant to rebuild paths, add ADA-accessible features, and upgrade seating at the Community Park memorial.

Community

Fireworks Display Revived — Mad Bomber Productions Wins 2026 Contract

Resolution 2026-33 authorizes North Olmsted to bring back a professional fireworks show, contracting with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions for the city's 2026 celebration.

Rezoning

Mixed-Use Parcel Rezoned to General Business District

Ordinance 2026-6 converts PPN 236-17-018 from Mixed Use 'A' to General Business 'B-3' — opening the site to a broader range of commercial uses.

Major Development$16M+

Sheetz and McDonald's Among Tenants in $16M+ Town Center Proposal

A March 10 public hearing covered the JEDD agreement for Olmsted Town Center — a $16M+ mixed-use project at Bagley and Stearns Roads that includes a Sheetz gas station, McDonald's, and additional commercial uses, with tax revenue shared between North Olmsted and Olmsted Township.

Infrastructure$6.15M

$6.15M in Bond Notes Authorized for Parks and Recreation Overhaul

Ordinance 2026-26 authorizes North Olmsted to issue up to $6.15 million in bond anticipation notes for parks and recreational facility improvements — one of the city's largest single capital commitments to its public recreation system.

Infrastructure$157K

$157K DNR Trail Grant Sought for Park Path Upgrades

North Olmsted applied for an Ohio DNR Recreational Trails Program grant worth $157,703 to fund trail infrastructure improvements — part of a broader effort to modernize the outdoor recreation network as major park bond financing advances.

Community

Western Reserve Agency on Aging Wins City Job Creation Grant

Resolution 2026-25 awards a job creation grant to the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging at 25300 Al Moen Drive, backing the organization's expansion and new local hiring as demand for senior services grows across the region.

Major Development

Former Sears at Great Northern Mall Becoming a Grocery Store

North Olmsted authorizes a development agreement with R6 Motors Inc. for redevelopment of the former Sears site into a grocery anchor.

Meeting

May 19 Council Meeting: JEDD Discussion and Routine Approvals

Council meeting opens with roll call and approval of prior minutes; Mayor Jones absent at her son’s Eagle Scout ceremony.

Planning

25300 Al Moen Drive Lot Split Approved for FB Global Plumbing Group

Planning & Design Commission approves dividing PPN 236-12-010 into two separate parcels for the property’s owner.

CommercialApproved — Public Hearing Scheduled

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Sheetz at 29000 Lorain Road

29000 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH

Sheetz received Planning & Design Commission approval (PDC Plan 317-2025) to demolish the existing Rite Aid at 29000 Lorain Road and build a new gas station and convenience store at the corner of Lorain & Crocker. The companion engineering…

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Meeting

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Meeting	May 19, 2026	05/19/2026 Meeting Minutes	North Olmsted	The May 19, 2026 North Olmsted City Council meeting opens with roll call and approval of prior minutes. Mayor Jones is…
Meeting	May 6, 2026	05/06/2026 Meeting Minutes	North Olmsted	The North Olmsted City Council meeting on May 6, 2026, reviews council minutes from April 21 and discusses four items…
Meeting	Apr 21, 2026	04/21/2026 Meeting Minutes	North Olmsted	The North Olmsted City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, discusses community support initiatives by the Fire and…
Meeting	Apr 7, 2026	04/07/2026 Meeting Minutes	North Olmsted	The North Olmsted City Council meeting on April 7, 2026, includes a report from Mayor Dailey Jones on community events,…
Meeting	Mar 17, 2026	3/17/2026 Meeting Minutes	North Olmsted	North Olmsted City Council meeting minutes for March 17, 2026 — Mayor Jones gave a report on the ongoing First Energy…
Meeting	Mar 10, 2026	3/10/2026 Meeting Minutes	North Olmsted	North Olmsted City Council public hearing minutes for March 10, 2026, on Resolution 2026-7 — a Joint Economic…

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Legislation

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Legislation	Apr 7, 2026	Mad Bomber Fireworks 2026	North Olmsted	The City of North Olmsted authorizes Mayor Jones to contract with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions for a fireworks…
Legislation	Apr 7, 2026	Codified Adoption Ordinance June - December 2025	North Olmsted	The North Olmsted City Council approves Ordinance No. 2026-31 to revise and adopt the Codified Ordinances, including…
Legislation	Apr 7, 2026	BOX Contract	North Olmsted	The North Olmsted City Council authorizes Mayor Dailey Jones to extend the city’s contract with Box, Inc. for…
Legislation	Apr 7, 2026	Amend Zone Map PPN:236-17-018	North Olmsted	The City of North Olmsted City Council, led by Mayor Jones, amends the zoning for permanent parcel number 236-17-018…
Legislation	Apr 21, 2026	Parks and Recreation Notes	North Olmsted	North Olmsted City Council approves Ordinance No. 2026-26 to issue up to $6,150,000 in notes to fund improvements to…
Legislation	Apr 21, 2026	FireStations Improvement Notes	North Olmsted	The City of North Olmsted, led by Mayor Dailey Jones, approves Ordinance No. 2026-27 to issue and sell up to $625,000…

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Development

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Permit

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Permit	Jul 10, 2026	ENG-006634-2026	North Olmsted	Engineering - Apron - Sidewalk
Permit	Jul 6, 2026	ENG-006599-2026	North Olmsted	Engineering - Apron - Sidewalk
Permit	Jul 2, 2026	ADV-006567-2026	North Olmsted	Advisory Inspection - Advisory Inspection
Permit	Jun 29, 2026	ENG-006541-2026	North Olmsted	Engineering - Apron - Sidewalk
Permit	Jun 29, 2026	ENG-006540-2026	North Olmsted	Engineering - Apron - Sidewalk
Permit	Jun 29, 2026	ENG-006539-2026	North Olmsted	Engineering - Apron - Sidewalk

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MAJOR DEVELOPMENTNORTH OLMSTED

Grocery Super Center Approved for Former Sears at Great Northern Mall

R6 Motors won a development agreement to build a grocery super center with gas station on the old Sears anchor site — backed by city TIF and demolition grants under the new MAMU overlay.

Sheetz Wins Planning Nod for 29000 Lorain Road — With a Green Twist

PLANNINGNORTH OLMSTED

Engineering review recommended swapping a second right-turn lane for green space at the new Sheetz site, maintaining traffic flow while softening the intersection.

$241K State Grant Sought for Veterans Memorial Modernization

LEGISLATIONNORTH OLMSTED

North Olmsted is applying for a capital budget grant to rebuild paths, add ADA-accessible features, and upgrade seating at the Community Park memorial.

Fireworks Display Revived — Mad Bomber Productions Wins 2026 Contract

COMMUNITYNORTH OLMSTED

Resolution 2026-33 authorizes North Olmsted to bring back a professional fireworks show, contracting with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions for the city's 2026 celebration.

Mixed-Use Parcel Rezoned to General Business District

REZONINGNORTH OLMSTED

Ordinance 2026-6 converts PPN 236-17-018 from Mixed Use 'A' to General Business 'B-3' — opening the site to a broader range of commercial uses.

MAJOR DEVELOPMENTNORTH OLMSTED

Sheetz and McDonald's Among Tenants in $16M+ Town Center Proposal

INFRASTRUCTURENORTH OLMSTED

$6.15M in Bond Notes Authorized for Parks and Recreation Overhaul

INFRASTRUCTURENORTH OLMSTED

$157K DNR Trail Grant Sought for Park Path Upgrades

Western Reserve Agency on Aging Wins City Job Creation Grant

COMMUNITYNORTH OLMSTED

MAJOR DEVELOPMENTNORTH OLMSTED

Former Sears at Great Northern Mall Becoming a Grocery Store

North Olmsted authorizes a development agreement with R6 Motors Inc. for redevelopment of the former Sears site into a grocery anchor.

May 19 Council Meeting: JEDD Discussion and Routine Approvals

MEETINGNORTH OLMSTED

Council meeting opens with roll call and approval of prior minutes; Mayor Jones absent at her son’s Eagle Scout ceremony.

25300 Al Moen Drive Lot Split Approved for FB Global Plumbing Group

PLANNINGNORTH OLMSTED

Planning & Design Commission approves dividing PPN 236-12-010 into two separate parcels for the property’s owner.