Council Work Session June 22, 2026

The City of Mentor, Ohio held a Council Work Session on June 22, 2026, focused on reviewing the Bolton property development plan. The discussion centered on the proposed residential development consisting of 270 units, including single-family detached homes, attached for-sale units, and rental units, all within the limits set by a prior settlement agreement allowing up to 300 units on 63 acres. Council members and the developer discussed revisions to the layout, including the segregation of rental and for-sale units, adjustments to lot sizes, and the placement of public and private roadways to address concerns about access, parking, and traffic flow. The developer committed to architectural elements respecting the historic Bolton legacy, including the use of stone materials. The council also discussed public access to the adjacent nature preserve, with plans for parking accommodations and trail access. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but the session included detailed procurement-related planning and design considerations for the development project.