Meijer is moving forward with plans for a new supercenter in the 800 block of South Pray Boulevard, across from Kroger.
WATERVILLE, Ohio — After more than a decade of speculation, Meijer’s long-rumored Waterville location may soon become a reality.
Waterville Mayor Timothy Pedro confirmed Monday night that the supermarket chain is actively moving forward with plans to build a new supercenter in the 800 block of South Pray Boulevard, across from Kroger.
The proposal has now been referred to the city’s planning commission's Sept. 3 meeting, where they will vote on whether to recommend a conditional use permit for the property.
City council will make the final vote, which Pedro says could come "six to eight weeks out" from Monday's council meeting.
The location is part of The Villages at Waterville Landing development, a site Meijer acquired over a decade ago for $3.9 million.
"All businesses have their own timeline,” Pedro said. “I think they just probably took their time, studied the land, studied the area and now they found this is the opportunity. Waterville is a great community, desirable. So maybe they just waited for the right time.”
Pedro believes the store will draw customers from the broader region, including communities like Whitehouse, Haskins and others further west.
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