Below is the agenda being discussed in today’s meeting! The meeting can be streamed via YouTube at

The meeting has started at 9:04am with the Director reading the preamble of the meeting.

Zoning maps change existing map and zone. The Proposed Zoning is zero foot mapped setback from the property line along the easterly and westerly sides of Pearl Road between Germain Ave. Ward 13 Councilperson Harsh sent letter of support. This zoning change was approved.

Marijuana Dispensaries: Amending the city’s “Disallowed”Areas through Zoning Use. Since Marijuana has been legalized in Ohio, Cleveland zoning Laws have restricted medical dispensaries to be able be 500 ft with retail areas making it hard to coexist due to the zoning rule.

The motion was carried. Moving to Cleveland City Council ordinance no.407-2024. Real estate legislation. Building single family in areas that would be beneficial to family. City owned property the former Grovewood pool site, which is surrounded by housing and parks.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity spokesperson Bob Whitney is speaking on the site plan and how they think it’s a great opportunity for families in Cleveland. The motion was carried project should begin in 2 months

Downtown flats Design review: variances required 12 sf max permitted for Projecting signs and 56 sf . Proposing 68 SF. The council seemed excited to update the appearance of the Flats. Motion was carried.

Downtown flats Design Review: Df2024-020- Oswald company Signage. New to agenda, Oswald is proposing a new Skyline sign. They need variances to start. John McRae is speaking for Oswald, they are proposing high rise letter. Red LED Channel Letters that would glow red at night

Motion was carried for Oswald Signs.

Gordon Crossing Overview will be a new construction, 4 story general occupancy building with 54 units on Woodward Avenue. The motion has been passed and building should start in summer of 2024.

The Directors Report is being shared at this moment. There has been a new hire for the zoning board and they will be joining the Board Monday. Xavier Bay of Cleveland has been promoted to City Planning.

On the 6th floor in the building is the attic and the Cleveland library will be going through some of the stuff to see what they will put in the Cleveland Archives.

This meeting was adjourned at 10:15 am this concludes the City Planning Commission meeting.

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@cledocumenters Correction: The new hire is to City Planning staff that focuses on zoning, not the zoning board.