Board of Zoning Appeals
Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. EST
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 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.
Board members
- Nina Holzer
- Alanna Faith, chair
- Priscila Rocha
- Arleesha Wilson
- Terri Hamilton Brown
Liz Kukla, board secretary, and Maurice Ruelens, city planner, often attend these meetings.
NOTE: Because the board has been holding hybrid meetings – with some people at City Hall and others joining via WebEx – you may have a better view of all commission members in person. Whether you watch remotely or attend in person, feel free to note if you can’t identify a speaker.
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team
Owner wants to build restaurants in historic houses at 3007 Detroit
Parking variances for West Side developments and new police station approved
Until then, enjoy your weekend!
04:43 PM Feb 2, 2024 CST
Liz Kukla is reading the preamble and the Roll Call of the meeting.
The board asked about employees.
The presenter said the employees could park on the street or across the street.
Neighbors are being forced to park somewhere else because of the situation. Letters of objections are entered
City planning spoke to the garage parking. Recommends approval if Landmark does
Council approved
As well the block club...
Someone spoke to permit parking
People who are not identified are speaking about their own personal experiences
Chairwoman Brown suggested that the owner has parking for the employees
Continued conversation with council is suggested
Motion made with conditions was proposed by Nina Holzer
Motion passed with conditions
Arleesha Wilson did the swearing in
History is read
Rick Hawksley is in this segment, with camera open
Motion asked for and made for the appellant and the variance for the apartment that will be used long term
In person and online
City employees are in the case
History is read
The changes are already done.
It doesn't meet the approved plans
Brown asked about the current plans
The chairwoman suggested postponement due to actual facts. There needs to be an updated site plan
Further discussion about the new date...
The presenter said every month costs 7k
City planning supports approval with updates to the site plans
Chris S who owns property in the area is sworn in
He wants to see the house occupied with legitimate occupants.
Motion made with conditions by Holzer
Further questions were asked
Up next.. single family home and garage attached
Architects etc
Brandt, Rookers and Esposito are in the process
The Rookers are the owners of the project
Jill Brandt is the architect
Front yard setback is an issue as well
City planning, Shannan Leonard gave the guidelines of acceptance for the project.
Discussion about the measurements ensued
Brown suggested a postponement in order to get an agreed number
Brandt questioned the methodology
Advice to meet with city planners PRIOR
Postponement!
Fire department access has been considered as per specs from federal agencies for safety reasons
City planning said that they are working with the architect
Motion made to approve
Motion passed
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Agency Information
Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals
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
