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Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. EDT

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601 Lakeside Ave E Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

City Hall (Watch on YouTube or attend in person), Room 514

The Cleveland Landmarks Commission is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks.

The Commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes.

Through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness the Commission reviews building and demolition permits for Designated Cleveland Landmarks and Districts.

Local Design Review Committees act as advisory committees to the Landmarks Commission within designated historic districts.

Find meeting live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandPlanningCommission/streams

Commission members:

  • Michele Anderson
  • Carter Edman
  • Jonathan Bonezzi
  • Joyce Pan Huang, Director of City Planning
  • Allan Dreyer
  • Robert S. Strickland, Vice Chair
  • Raymond Tarasuck, Jr.
  • Julie Trott, Chair
  • Deborah A. Gray, Ward 4 Council Person
  • Michael Sanbury
  • Regennia Williams

NOTE: This meeting could run as long as 3 hours, and you may have a better view of commission members in person.

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Joanna Tomassoni

Panel looking at review process for Cultural Gardens

Live reporting by Stesia Swain

Panel OKs additions at Serbian Cultural Garden, denies changes to Edgewater Starbucks

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This meeting begins at 9 a.m. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached are site plan illustrations for the Serbian Garden. These were briefly shared on screen. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/rgy43IQEEs

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are a few of the pieces of the art work in the Serbian Cultural Garden. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/Q7mSMTMy7R

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here is the illustrative rendering for the Serbian Cultural Garden. The proposal below is second wall be added to the back of the existing bench. The new wall will be the same height as the existing bench. Two stainless steel rebars will be inserted into the new footer in red. https://t.co/OmOY8uGwuM

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are facts and images of the two bronze faces that are requested to be added. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/XY1TRELBid

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland At the time of comment and questions, Bon Strickland raised question and concern for the proposal for the garden not going through proper protocol for permission of these proposals. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It was shared by the representative of this proposal that they are workin to receive full approval and have taken steps thus far to do so. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland After further discussion and clarification, Case 23-073 was approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Revisions were made, those revisions are being shared. Below are a few renderings that were shared on screen. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/VOsItU9Eax

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The location for this case is 3250 Lorain Avenue. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As the revisions suggested by the design review, such as the removal of the vinyl to be replaced with other material, have been made, this project stands eligible for approval. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As this meeting is being live streamed, I would like to note that the title for this meeting reads as August 9th. This is an error and today’s stream is for today’s August 10th meeting. I will attach the link in the next tweet. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next being discussed is Case 23-074. The location for this case is Bisbee Residence
1916 West 44th Street. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/h5jeokNIBw

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is shared by the representative of this case that the recommendation to move a specific panel could not be carried out as the panel will not fit in the recommended place. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached is a rendering shared by the representative of this case. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/ZHfIaooPr1

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next to be discussed is Case 23-070. The applicant for this case was not present. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/Ra4DKH4gkP

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The next case to be reviewed is Case 23-070 for wall mural installation. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/lBPz3RKYJ6

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are a few things briefly shared. These slides were not throughly explained by the applicant. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/vEgwdfh5Bs

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached are the images and explanation of the adjustable tension brackets that would be used to mount the mural. These brackets will make it easier to switch out murals. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/faEKGYjj72

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached are previous approvals, shared by the applicant/representative of this case. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/o4jq13nyFS

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Further suggestions made include:

•Increasing the 6 inches to 12-18 inches around each side.
•Lighting from the top down vs the bottom up to align with the Dark Sky requirements.

#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached is a rendering for the existing property and the changes that would be made should the proposal be approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/wOzqxKCKOg

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is suggested that the “gooseneck fixtures” be removed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is suggested that the flush door(s) be removed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is discussed that one or more colors be “tweaked” in contrast. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The color scheme is to be changed to meet certain standards. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Case 23-076 is approved under the conditions that each change be made. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached is the current view and the renderings for the proposal. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/gQQXiuTLim

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached is the Design Review Comittee Recommendation(s). The renderings shared in the proposal align with these recommendations. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/7zXZLXBaSd

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is suggested that the size and color of the awning in this proposal be changed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is suggested that the dumpster have a permanent area so that it is not in the way on service days. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is briefly mentioned that this building has had previous issues with getting approval before starting projects. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A modification is recommended to replace one of the garage doors. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland In red are the areas of the proposal that the applicant would like to be removed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/kAi0FkNZyq

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Attached is an example of the proposed new menu boards. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/2spxVEEcfm

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is Case 23-080 for new construction of a single family home. https://t.co/vq5LH8bLJQ

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is Case 23-082 & Case 23-083 for new construction and demolition of a single family home. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/5ICIRTAFvV

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached are slides quickly shared and clicked through by the representative. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/ki9uozs7kE

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is Case 23-082 & Case 23-083 for new construction and demolition of a single family home.
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/m7s81ya6lL

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached are slides quickly shared and clicked through by the representative. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/D6Kby2YDKc

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As the commission did not feel that this project was appropriate, it was not approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Agency Information

Cleveland Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. The Commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes. Through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness the Commission reviews building and demolition permits for Designated Cleveland Landmarks and Districts. Local Design Review Committees act as advisory committees to the Landmarks Commission within designated historic districts.

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