Public hearing set for 10-unit Swan View housing near Boardman Lake

Garfield Township planners scheduled a public hearing for a proposed 10-unit residential development called Swan View on Wysong Road, adjacent to Boardman Lake. The hearing took place at the township Planning Commission meeting on Jan. 14, where the project’s zoning and environmental implications were the focus of review.

The site is currently commercially zoned, and the developer applied for a commercial-district housing special use to allow residential construction. The proposal would create primarily side-by-side duplex units, with two stacked units included, for a total of 10 condo units intended to be sold as for-sale condominium opportunities rather than rented. That distinction figures into local discussion about housing supply, ownership patterns, and neighborhood character along the Boardman Lake corridor.

Township staff flagged shoreline setback protections already in place for the site, and the Watershed Center provided comment because of the development’s proximity to Boardman Lake. Project proponents emphasized shoreline preservation and included a shared commons area in their design as part of their plan to limit impacts on the lake and immediate shoreline. Those elements were presented as mitigation measures during the planning review.

The public hearing gave Garfield Township officials and neighbors a chance to raise questions about environmental safeguards, traffic and parking effects on Wysong Road, and how a cluster of for-sale units would fit into the commercial zoning currently mapped for the property. Because Swan View seeks approval through a special use in a commercial district, commissioners must weigh whether the proposed housing aligns with the township master plan and the zoning ordinance criteria for special uses.

For residents, the proposal touches on familiar local priorities: protecting Boardman Lake’s water quality, preserving shoreline vegetation, maintaining the character of lakeside corridors, and ensuring that new development meshes with existing services and road capacity. The for-sale condominium model may appeal to buyers seeking lake-adjacent ownership, but it does not directly address demand for rental options or broader affordability goals in the area.

Next steps include Planning Commission deliberation and any conditions or recommendations that may follow from the hearing. If the commission advances the project, further township approvals could be required before building begins. Attend future Planning Commission meetings if you want to follow developments or provide input, and watch for any formal notices from Garfield Township about decisions or required permits.