This duplex located on Halliday Way, off State Route 41, which is currently for rent, is an example of the duplexes that Jaret Bishop plans to build on his Farmington Lane property.
Gail Allen | R-H photo
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A developer said, “plans are hard work,” but as Washington C.H. City Manager Joe Denen says, “sometimes the heart of a man to be a good neighbor will prevail. Winning a cause, then being thoughtful, can change the plans for the common good.”
Local developer Jaret Bishop, of JLB1Properties, said he is going to change his Farmington Lane plans for the good of the community.
Bishop said, “After much thought, and addressing the current needs and concerns of the community, and the six-acre lot shape and size, new plans will be submitted to the planning commission as soon as they are ready.”
Instead of building 74 apartments on his land, he will build 15-17 duplexes, most likely three bedroom, two-bath units with a garage. The rental units will be priced at the market rate.
Bishop said, “there needs to be a balance between the community needs and the risks involved. The development momentum must keep moving forward because the need is great here at this time.”
There will be lots of green space, possibly a pool or playground area, but the drawings are not complete yet. Each unit will have a patio, landscaping, and will allow pets, Bishop said. He said, “Pets are important to me.”
Bishop wants to grow with the community in mind, and expand his relationship with the city. He has plans for growth as the population grows in Washington Court House using a 10-year plan.
Bishop has grown his business, single-family, multi-family, and home construction and land development. He wants to “expand and grow to meet the housing and development needs of this community.”
Bishop is the largest local developer of double and triple unit housing in Fayette County.
Bishop sold 60 lots in Trotters Point to Arbor Homes, currently under residential construction.
Bishop Estates on Merritt Way and Dayton Avenue will bring 145 new residential homes to the city with groundbreaking scheduled for later this year.
At the dead end of Gregg Street, Bishop is planning to build a 135 unit triplex on the 18 acres he owns there, with the plans already being submitted to the city for approval, with groundbreaking in the spring.
Bishop also has 85 acres on State Route 41 (near the YMCA) in the design and planning stages for a PUD development in the future. (Planned Unit Development) PUDs can be a combination of single-family homes, townhouses, condos, or apartments. Some PUDs also have swimming pools, playgrounds, or recreation areas.
Bishop wants to help Fayette County grow and prosper and he knows the need for new and additional housing is of great importance to the city of Washington Court House. He said he believes in being a good neighbor and keeping growth moving forward for the good of many.
