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Akron City Council to consider Merriman Valley development
Dan Shingler
Long known for its parks and natural beauty, Merriman Valley is shaping up as a battleground over whether and how to develop the area.
Akron City Council might be headed toward some contentious meetings on Monday, Dec. 14, when it and its Planning and Economic Development Committee are set to consider a proposed residential development for the Merriman Valley.
Up for consideration is a zoning variance requested by Petros Homes, which hopes to build 197 townhomes and ranch-style residences at the 76-acre site of the former Riverwood Golf Course on Akron-Peninsula Road. Petros CEO Sam Petros estimated the project will cost about $40 million to develop.