Simply put, the scale of this plan is greater than any other project to date. It includes 2 super stores: Menards, and possibly a Meijer, 13 storefronts and 1-2 light manufacturing facilities. This will draw a significantly larger amount of traffic to and through Granger, which is still supported by a volunteer police force and fire crew.

There are several factors that need to be considered before an accurate picture of the tax impact can be produced. Unfortunately, there seems to have been no public cost-benefit analysis made. However, in Brimfield township (near Kent, OH) public infrastructure to facilitate the recently completed Menards development exceeded initial cost predictions: https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/06/07/portage-commissioners-alter-tax-agreement-brimfield-maplecrest-portage-county-ohio/7497588001/ .

Further, a recent Summit County traffic study indicates that the rt18 and Medina Line intersection is the 2nd most dangerous in the county: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/traffic/2022/12/28/crash-report-for-akron-area-shows-increased-injuries-high-fatalities/69741147007/ . If the proper roadway adjustments aren't made, this problem could be exacerbated.

It's also essential to consider that any tax revenue will be shared by all the county school systems.

We ask that the township:

1.) An independent traffic study

2.) Conduct safety and environmental impact assessments

3.) Develop a fair estimate of the financial benefit to the township

The results of these analyses would provide crucial insight into how to best to proceed with development preparation and execution.