Summary
Hilliard's newest conservation-district subdivision keeps 70% of 79.76 acres as open space and requires the developer to hand 35 acres along Clover Groff Run to Metro Parks. If Metro Parks opts out, the stream restoration likely doesn't happen — the developer said it can't afford it across just 79 lots.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer pays market price for the land but gets no revenue from the 35 acres; the city's costs are indirect.
Future Clover Meadows residents and the broader west-side community gaining parkland and a restored stream corridor.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - 2026-06-08
Hilliard's newest conservation-district subdivision keeps 70% of 79.76 acres as open space and requires the developer to hand 35 acres along Clover Groff Run to Metro Parks. If Metro Parks opts out, the stream restoration likely doesn't happen — the developer said it can't afford it across just 79 lots.
City Council - 2026-05-26
A proposed 79-lot subdivision on ~80 acres with 70% open space could bring a new park if Metro Parks buys 35 acres, plus trail connections to Heritage Rail Trail. Councilmembers pressed on stream buffers and who maintains naturalized areas long-term.
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Related development
Clover Meadows Development
Adds 79 homes on the west side while permanently protecting 35 acres along the stream for potential Metro Parks ownership and restoration.
Clover Meadows Development Agreement
The agreement is what legally binds the developer to deliver the parkland and stream work residents asked for.
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