Mercy Health submits plans for new mixed-use development in Fairfield
Plans also call for three access points into the development. One is a right-in/right-out onto Mack Road. A second is a full-access entrance from South Gilmore Road. The third is an internal connection from the Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital property.
The property is part of a 29-acre parcel commonly known as the Benzing property but was purchased in August by Benzing LLC, of which Joe Schwarz, of Fairfield, is listed as the principal. Schwarz approved a planned unit development concept plant for a residential development, known as Benzing Estates, on the northern 20 acres of the property.
Fairfield City Council approved the Benzing Estates concept plan in November, but in September, when the council first heard Schwarz’s plan in public, he said Mercy Health was “interested” in that southern 9 acres of the parcel. Schwarz’s residential development of duplexes and single-family homes would not be connected to the proposed Mercy Health plan.
Benzing LLC still owns the full 29-acres at this time, but Schwarz also said in September they’ve “negotiated and have come to an agreement on the price.” He did not disclose that price during that meeting. The Journal-News reached out to Bon Secours Mercy Health for comment, but spokesperson Nanette Bentley declined at this time.
Benzing LLC purchased the 29-acre parcel in August for $1.8 million, according to the Butler County Auditor’s Office, and the property has not yet been split.
Mercy-Health Fairfield on Mack Road. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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Mercy-Health Fairfield on Mack Road. NICK GRAHAM/FILE
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