Board of Zoning Appeals

Development

Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. EDT

601 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

Cleveland City Hall, Room 514 (or watch on YouTube)

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a 5-member body responsible for hearing appeals from individuals who are requesting exceptions or variations from city ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements or from individuals who are questioning the appropriateness of orders made by city officials.

Board members

Alanna Faith, chair
Nina Holzer
Priscila Rocha
Arleesha Wilson

Marcus Madison is set to be the new fifth member, but, at the time of opening this assignment, we’re not sure when he will formally join the board.

Liz Kukla, board secretary, and City Planning staff typically attend these meetings.

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Lori Ingram

Owner gets OK to build two houses on one lot on W. 33rd Place

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Live reporting by Marvetta Rutherford

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise

MagnificentMonday #Cleveland tuhday I'm covering the #ClevelandBoardOfZoningAppeals The actual Meeting started at 930 Let's see what is going on!

09:18 AM Aug 26, 2024 CDT

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 2/41

Liz Kukla read the preamble and did roll call there is a quorum of four. There are postponements as noted. This assignment is for #cledocumenters @cledocumenters and @signalcleveland

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 3/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland No council members present so it appears that the Meeting will go according to the agenda. Up first,

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 4/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Michael Madonia owner wants to erect a house History is read

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Legal standard is read by the Law department The architect is the presenter Michael Horton spoke about the situation that has been in several different departments. There has been changes made in the process

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 6/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Shifting the property line The question was asked about it being a piggyback property.. that means 2 properties on one parcel

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 7/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 3 feet between the existing structure This was prior

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 8/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This is the current situation

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 9/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The project exterior views

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 10/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Floor plans

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 11/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The variances

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 12/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland More discussion about this topic There is a power pole in this case The board wants to know the hardship!

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 13/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland More discussion about this topic Motion made to approve Motion passed

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 14/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next up also in Ward 3

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 15/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Luis Morales wants to erect a garage The people in this case are sworn in

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 16/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1 member has recused herself The owner has the opportunity to reschedule He chose to proceed with the case

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 17/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Legal standard is read

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 18/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This structure has a new porch on the front This is the floor plans for the garage

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 19/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Distance from the neighbors was discussed.. As well the roof frame Landscaping was asked about

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 20/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This is the reason for the project This is a 9 passenger

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 21/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Questions from the board about this topic Much discussion

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 22/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The suggestion is to have a landscaping plan to the project City planning supports the project Motion made and passed

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 23/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next up Ward 9

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 24/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This LLC wants to build a house and garage on the property Parties are sworn in! History is read

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 25/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Legal standard is read There are 2 houses in the area This is the first case They have been through various departments of the city. This is 3br

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 26/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland All corrections to the project will be submitted These are part of 35 houses Slab / No basement The people targeted are ADA Veterans and other people who desire one floor plans

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 27/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Interior has granite and stainless steel Carpet and wood floors are optional

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 28/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Special rates and incentives are available as well. City is in support of the project with 2 houses Site plans is required for submissions Air conditioning units have to be in the rear of the homes

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 29/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Questions from the board were brief The streets have been done and the area needs homes to attract more people Questions about the trees

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 30/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ariel Washington advised that there is a tree plans and initiatives forthcoming

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 31/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The discussion continued Motion made and passed On the 2 homes

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next, back to the west side

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Parties are sworn in! History is read

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 34/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Variances Westleigh Harper is the presenter for this This has been in various places like the Landmark committee They want to build new apartments

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 35/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The proposed changes

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 36/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland More discussion on the future developments ... Zero lot lines Question for the project from the board was ongoing.... Air conditioning unit industry or residential size... small size is the answer

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 37/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland More discussion

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 38/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland City planning supports Motion made and passed

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 39/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Old business

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 40/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland More discussion about affirmation Ohio city farm is expanding

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 41/41

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The Meeting is adjourned Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any inquiries on the meeting or these tweets to @cledocumenters Or email us cledocumenters@gmail.com Until the next time I love you to life!

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Agency Information

Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals

planning.city.cleveland.oh.us

(216) 664-2580

See Documenters reporting

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a 5-member body responsible for hearing appeals from individuals who are requesting exceptions or variations for city ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements or from individuals who are questioning the appropriateness of orders made by city officials.

Find live streams of meetings here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandPlanningCommission/streams