Fairview Park Pauses Plans for New Service Garage

City Council requests more information on traffic, environmental, and property value impacts.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:04pm

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Fairview Park is taking a step back from its plans to relocate the city's service garage to a new location at 22100 Mastick Road. The decision comes after Ward 5 residents sent a cease and desist letter to the city, feeling blindsided by the plan. City Council has now requested that the administration gather and provide more information about the potential impacts of the proposed new garage location.

Why it matters

The relocation of the service garage is a significant decision for the city that could impact traffic, the environment, and nearby property values. Residents in the affected Ward 5 area have voiced concerns, leading the city to pause and conduct further due diligence before moving forward.

The details

Fairview Park previously announced plans to purchase a 2.645-acre property at 22100 Mastick Road to relocate the service garage from behind City Hall. The existing 6,840 square-foot building on the property has been vacant for a decade. The city planned to use $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from Cuyahoga County to renovate the new location. However, Ward 5 residents sent a cease and desist letter, leading City Council to request more information on the potential impacts of the move.

  • On February 2, Fairview Park Mayor Bill Schneider signed a purchase agreement for the 22100 Mastick Road property, which was set to expire on April 2.
  • The administration has now received an extension from the seller to keep the purchase option open until May 18.

The players

Fairview Park

The city of Fairview Park, Ohio, which is considering relocating its service garage to a new location.

Ward 5 Residents

A group of residents in Fairview Park's Ward 5 who sent a cease and desist letter to the city, feeling blindsided by the proposed service garage relocation.

Rick Raley

The Fairview Park City Council member for Ward 5, who has advocated for the residents' concerns and requested more information from the administration.

Bill Schneider

The mayor of Fairview Park, who previously apologized for pushing the new service garage plan out too quickly and acknowledged he should have done a better job reaching out to residents.

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What they’re saying

“The administration has also indicated that it will consider various other options for the garage.”

— Rick Raley, Fairview Park City Council Member, Ward 5

“I thank Mayor Schneider for his willingness to listen to the residents and to conduct the necessary due diligence so Council can make an informed decision.”

— Rick Raley, Fairview Park City Council Member, Ward 5

“I applaud Ward 5's residents for their activism and their willingness to engage with the city about the proposed service garage project. Their voices are critical to me as this process continues and I will fight to get the answers they deserve.”

— Rick Raley, Fairview Park City Council Member, Ward 5

What’s next

The administration has indicated it will share the information it gathers in the next two to four weeks, and City Council will use that to make an informed decision on the proposed service garage relocation.

The takeaway

This pause in the service garage relocation plan highlights the importance of transparent communication and community engagement when cities make significant infrastructure decisions. Fairview Park's willingness to listen to resident concerns and conduct further due diligence could help build trust and lead to a better outcome for the community.