Landmarks Commission

Cleveland Landmarks Commission
Development

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. EST

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601 Lakeside Ave E Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

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

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

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.

The commission also offers feedback on concept plans, but it does not formally approve or disapprove them at that stage.

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

NOTE: This meeting could run as long as 3 hours, and because the commission has been holding hybrid meetings – with some people at City Hall and others joining via WebEx – you may have a better time hearing and viewing all meeting participants in person.

Commission members:

  • Michele Anderson
  • Mark Duluk
  • Chris Loeser
  • Joyce Pan Huang, outgoing Director of City Planning
  • Allan Dreyer
  • Robert S. Strickland, Vice Chair
  • Raymond Tarasuck, Jr.
  • Julie Trott, Chair
  • Deborah A. Gray, Ward 4 Council Member
  • Michael Sanbury
  • Regennia Williams

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

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We add two hours of pay ($36) to the assignment. Be sure to bring a photo ID. There is paid parking connected to City Hall at the Willard Parking Garage, located at 601 Lakeside Ave.

Find past Documenters coverage of this agency here: https://cleveland.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=158

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Colleen Boyd

Developer seeks variance to build boutique hotel in Ohio City

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Live reporting by Nicholas Ventura

Bridgeworks project moves forward

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11
Hi #Cleveland, I'll be live tweeting today's Cleveland Landmarks Commission today, Dec. 12th, 2024. This board is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. @CLEdocumenters @signalcleveland

12:24 PM Dec 12, 2024 CST

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 2/22
Commission Members are: Michele Anderson, Mark Duluk, Chris Loeser, 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, Dr. Regennia Williams & Michael Sanbury
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 3/22
Find the meeting live streamed at: @CityofCleveland youtube.com/@ClevelandPlan…
youtube.com/@ClevelandPlan…
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 4/22
The agenda was shared with us via shareable link. I've provided the agenda.⤵️ planning.clevelandohio.gov/landmark/agend…
planning.clevelandohio.gov/landmark/agend…
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 5/22
This commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes. The commission also offers feedback on concept plans.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 6/22
The meeting officially began at 9:03am. They were having technical issues. The chair will call each item on the agenda! The meeting was officially called to order and role was called.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 7/22
Certificates of appropriateness is 1st on the docket. 1st on this list is Case24-088,Gordon Square Historic District CITYarts Peace Wall in Cleveland #5 – 4707 Detroit Avenue. This was tabled on Nov. 14th, 2024. Kids will create artwork that'll be displayed on the wall.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 8/22
Stina Aleah will be the artist painting the wall. Onto Landmarks Staff recommendations. Additional images were needed, as well as possibly exploring possible locations on the building. Staff still doesn't recommend painting on unpainted brick. This would be a permanent install.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 9/22
Rob Strickland put the motion, Role was called. There was some discussion about amending the motion. Michelle Anderson was the one trying to say something, but was late to the game when trying to amend the motion. Motion passes by vote of 4-2.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 10/22
Next is Case 23-100: Ohio City Historic District (Tabled November 14, 2024) Bridgeworks – 2429 West Superior Viaduct, New Construction. Motion to untable was made. Role was called, motion passes unanimously. Updated presentation was made, granted partial approval.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 11/22
The idea is to take one large building and to break it down into multiple buildings. Michelle Anderson said what we have is much better than she had in the previous meeting. Motion was made to approve as presented, but approval w staff on the colors & materials. Motion passes.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 12/22
Next up is Case 24-081, tabled on Nov. 14. 1768 Fulton Road, New construction. It is a detached 2 family home. Michelle Anderson that this design is top heavy as well as the design doesn't feel welcoming, like the other surrounding buildings.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 13/22
Motion was made, role was called, & motion passes by vote 5-1 w/ 1 abstain Onto Case 24-074: Ohio City Historic District (Concept/Schematic Review completed September 12, 2024) Shew Residence – 4208 Clinton Avenue, New Construction. This is for final.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 14/22
They were lacking context last time, but they provided a lot of breathing room around the project(shown in 1st picture). Eastern elevation shown as well as Rendering. Landmark staff recommendations: they were concerned about the width and the windows (need for consistency.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 15/22
The size of the front windows were addressed as well, 4ft by 7 inches tall; each. They're fixed direct gazed windows. Support of the project was made by the board. Motion was made, recommend to approve as presented, seconded. Role was called, Motion passes.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 16/22
Finally on the certificates of appropriateness is Case 24-091: East 4th Street Historic District DORA Park – East 4th Street, New Construction. The pedestrian area will be even more friendly! Design review committee recommendations; reviewed this on Dec. 4th; finalizing details
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 17/22
This turns East 4th street into a giant patio. Pedestrian safety was taken into account. The shared safe is a good idea&it can move people off the street. The Dugout bar will have its own liqueur license. Michelle Anderson questioned residential. There will be hours of operation
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 18/22
Motion was made w/ recommendations & lighting plan / sidewalk for snow removal, seconded, role was called. Motion passes unanimously. This concludes certificates of appropriateness
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 19/22
Next up is concepts & schematic plans. 1st on this list is . Case 24-092: Stager-Beckwith House (University Club) Children’s Museum of Cleveland – 3813 Euclid Avenue, Addition, Ward 7: Howse This is very preliminary.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 20/22
Next on this list is the last applicant: Case 24-093: Market Square Historic District, Ohio City Hotel – 1950 West 26th Street, New Construction Showing body of work as well. The site is a service parking lot. It sits next to Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 21/22
Onto minute meeting approvals. Motion of approval was made, seconded, role was called; motion passes. Onto administrative reports, this is the final meeting for 2024. 1st meeting will be January 9th of 2025. It will be virtual as they're doing construction.
Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 22/22
Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any inquiries on the meeting/these tweets to @cledocumenters. Or email us at cledocumenters@gmail.com Meeting adjourned at 1:22p. This concludes the Landmarks Commission meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2025.
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Cleveland Landmarks Commission

planning.city.cleveland.oh.us

(216) 664-2532

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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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