City Planning Commission

Development

Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. EDT

Remote

The City Planning Commission, established in 1915, is a body of seven members; six are appointed by the mayor and one is a member of City Council. The commission is supported by a staff of professional planners and architects. The City Charter gives the commission responsibility for preparing plans to guide “development and improvement” of the city and its neighborhoods, and for reviewing all legislation and other matters that concern the “use or development of land.”

Find meetings the live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandPlanningCommission/streams

Find Documenters coverage of past commission meetings here: https://cleveland.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=179

NOTE: This meeting could run three hours.

Commission members:

Diane Downing
August Fluker Vice Chair
Charles Slife, Ward 17 Councilmember
Lillian Kuri Chair
Denise McCray-Scott
Erika Anthony
Andrew Sargeant

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Kellie Morris

19-unit townhome project in West Park wins conceptual approval

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Note-taking by Marjorie Preston

Building & Housing director proposes code updates

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Live reporting by Christina Easter

Commissioners approve legislation enabling more aggressive consequences of absent property owners

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07:50 AM Sep 15, 2023 CDT

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Obtain and review today's agenda here:

planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/d…

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The CPC was established in 1915 is a body of seven members, six are appointed by the Mayor and one is a member of City Council; is supported by a staff of professional planners and architects;

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland cont'd: is responsible for preparing plans to guide "development and improvement" of the City and its neighborhoods, and for reviewing all legislation and other matters that concern the "use or development of land.”

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Learn more about the Planning Commission here:

planning.clevelandohio.gov/about.html

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The Commission is waiting for one additional member to show to have a quorum.

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here we go!

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Public comment can be made at cityplanning@clevelandohio.gov or 216-664-2210.

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Roll call - there is a quorum; minutes of the previous meeting are approved; next Design Review cases - first is:

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Anthony Fiorini presents for the project designer.

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The Site Plan - committee members express desire to see more trees; inquire about parking protections related to the retention pond. The Commission gives conceptual approval of the project.

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next on the agenda is EC2023-022 presented by Derrick CW Childs, director for construction design

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Derrick CW Childs is the director of construction design for Container Homes USA.

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The space will be used to celebrate Cleveland sports teams and OSU. There will be space for four food trucks, an amphitheater, and parking may be available at the adjacent lot.

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Commission member comments - pedestrian walking paths should be included in the design; clarifies that the space can accommodate 4 food trucks and that the space will be open all year including the sports bar during the winter; notes the new project is w/in 5 minutes of parking.

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Agency Information

Cleveland City Planning Commission

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The City Planning Commission, established in 1915, is a body of seven members, six are appointed by the Mayor and one is a member of City Council. The Commission is supported by a staff of professional planners and architects. The City Charter gives the Commission responsibility for preparing plans to guide “development and improvement” of the City and its neighborhoods, and for reviewing all legislation and other matters that concern the “use or development of land.”

Find meetings live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8ql0Jrhm_pYIR1OLY68bw