Whispering Hill
Fairfield
Description
A proposed 68-unit paired-villa subdivision on ~18 acres next to Mercy Hospital. The city would chip in $1.2 million for grading and infrastructure, repaid through a future TIF district. First reading only — final vote expected February 23.
Impact summary
Would bring low-maintenance patio-style homes to a site multiple developers have failed to build on due to grading costs, targeting empty nesters and young professionals.
Applicant
- Name
- Mitchell Development & Construction LLC
- Address
- South Gilmore Road, north of Mack Road, Fairfield, OH
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026
Council gave final adoption to the funding and development agreement providing economic development assistance for the Whispering Hill paired villa housing development.
City Council Meeting - Feb 23, 2026
A 68-unit paired villa housing project on an 18-acre hillside site, supported by a proposed $1.2 million forgivable loan from the city. The funding agreement ordinance got its second reading — no final vote yet.
City Council Meeting - Feb 9, 2026
A proposed 68-unit paired-villa subdivision on ~18 acres next to Mercy Hospital. The city would chip in $1.2 million for grading and infrastructure, repaid through a future TIF district. First reading only — final vote expected February 23.
Related issues (1)
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