KATIE WHITE
COLUMBIANA The city’s school board has formally expressed its support for a project that would revitalize the former Lake Front Golf Course property.
The board met in special session this week to vote on a resolution showing its support for the project being undertaken by Master Plan Builders that would transform the 54-acres of unused land into a multi-use property for commercial and residential opportunities.
The board voted nearly unanimously, with board member Mark Hutson abstaining. Hutson also serves as the city’s municipal attorney and therefore cannot vote on the matter since the city is in discussions with Master Plan regarding possible tax increment financing (TIF) and a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) for the project.
Special to the Salem News
COLUMBIANA A local developer is asking the school district for its support on the project to revitalize the old Lake Front Golf Course property.
Rob Struharik of Master Plan Builders presented the company’s plans for the 54-acre property on South Avenue to the Columbiana School District Board of Education recently.
The plans have been taking shape over the last few years, with Struharik outlining the development opportunity to city council on other occasions.
The city and Master Plan are in discussions regarding a possible Tax Increment and Financing (TIF) and Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) for the project.