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Lakewood Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Meeting - March 14, 2024

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, March 14, 2024
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, March 14, 2024
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All right, welcome everyone.

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Gonna get started.

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Taking off the Board of Building Standards, Architectural Border Review and Sign Review Meeting for the City of Lakewood on March 14th.

0:13

Can we get a roll call, please?

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Mr.

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Monet?

0:16

Here.

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Miss Colin Plasner.

0:18

Here.

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Mr.

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Smith?

0:20

Here.

0:20

Mr.

0:20

Agarberry.

0:21

Yeah.

0:22

Thank you.

0:23

First on the agenda.

0:24

Did everyone have a chance to review the meeting minutes from the February 8th meeting?

0:28

Any comments?

0:30

Notes.

0:32

I will make a motion to approve the February 8th meeting minutes.

0:35

Can I get a second?

0:37

Second.

0:38

All in favor?

0:40

Thank you.

0:40

All right.

0:41

May we have tonight's opening remarks.

0:47

Welcome to the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Board.

0:51

The purpose of the architectural board of review is to protect the value, appearance, and use of property when buildings and homes are constructed or altered.

0:57

In approving building plans, the board will take into consideration development of adjacent buildings and properties.

1:02

All applicants, as well as those members of the public who have come to offer comment when asked to come to the podium, please print and sign your name on the oath sheet and then clearly state your name and address into the microphone for the record.

1:11

Please stay close to the microphone so we can capture an accurate record of all discussion.

1:15

For those members of the public who have come to speak on a given proposal, we ask that you please keep your comments within five minutes to allow everyone an opportunity to comment.

1:22

Questions and comments should be directed to the chair who will compile them and provide them to the applicant for discussion after everyone has had the chance to speak.

1:29

We will now begin with the regular business of the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Board.

1:34

Right.

1:34

Thank you very much.

1:36

Starting off at uh the pre-review meeting, following two items were summary approved.

1:40

Uh docket number 031824 for the inn dog house.

1:48

The image uh showing the line up and a change of sign to bring within the allowable signage.

1:55

I believe we saw that, so I'm going to make a motion to approve.

1:58

Can I get a second?

2:00

Second.

2:01

All in favor.

2:02

Aye.

2:08

Docket number 032024 for neon rogue toys.

2:14

We're uh window signage needs to be seen, and there was no other application for that.

2:20

So what was shown at pre-review is acceptable.

2:24

Uh in that case, for I would like to make a motion to approve.

2:28

Can I get a second?

2:29

Second.

2:30

All in favor?

2:31

Aye.

2:38

Moving on, we are beginning the new business for the architectural board of review.

2:42

Docket number 031224 for 17829 Lake Road.

3:29

The record state name and address, and uh tell us uh uh Daniel Margulis, 1210 Chase Avenue, Lakewood, Jim Romella, 17829, Lake Road.

3:41

All right.

3:42

Tell us about your project.

3:43

I'm sorry.

3:44

Tell us about your project.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Architectural Board of Review█████████████████████████████████33%
Signage██████████████████████████26%
Building Codes███████████████████19%
Procedural███████7%
Energy Infrastructure████4%
Public Engagement███3%
Demolition██2%
Public Space Design██2%
Residential Design Guidelines██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Meeting - March 14, 2024

The Board of Building Standards, Architectural Board of Review, and Sign Review Board of the City of Lakewood held a regular meeting on March 14, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Auditorium. The meeting included review of six architectural projects and three sign applications, with approvals, deferrals, and conditional approvals.

Consent Calendar

  • Docket No. 03-18-24 (1548 W. 117th St., Inn the Doghouse): Summary approval of two flat wall signs with adjustments to bring within allowable signage.
  • Docket No. 03-20-24 (16502 Detroit Ave., Neon Rogue Toys): Summary approval of illuminated letters in sign band.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Docket 03-13-24 (17428 Edgewater Dr.): Jay Faran, a neighbor at 17612 Edgewater Drive, expressed general support for the project and the applicants (his neighbors) but raised concern about how close the new garage would be to the street, given the front elevation shown in site plans.
  • Docket 03-15-24 (1048 Summit Ave.): A letter from a neighbor (read into the record) expressed concern that the larger roof line of the addition would impede their view of the lake from their second-floor deck and possibly affect an oak tree. The letter noted support for the expansion but wanted the perspective documented.

Discussion Items

Architectural Board of Review

  • Docket 03-12-24 (17829 Lake Rd.) – Daniel Margulies Co. Inc.: Applicant proposed a rebuild of a side porch and second-floor addition. Based on pre-review feedback, the design was revised: brick on the lower portion on three sides and hardy siding on the upper portion, with a horizontal offset line to distinguish the addition. The board praised the changes and approved unanimously.
  • Docket 03-13-24 (17428 Edgewater Dr.) – evoDOMUS LLC: Proposal for demolition of an existing home and construction of a new energy-efficient modern home (passive house standard). Discussion focused on design fit within the eclectic neighborhood, materials (EFIS, stone, wood), and site positioning (moved 35 feet back from the cliff). Board members expressed support for the modern style but wanted to see actual material samples (stone, wood, garage door finishes) before final approval. A motion to defer passed.
  • Docket 03-14-24 (1026 Wilbert Rd.) – Brandt Architecture: Small one-story addition (6 ft x 20 ft) to expand a kitchen. Materials matched existing brick and siding; hip roof. The board noted it would blend nicely. The applicant asked about switching to a copper roof; board suggested it could be handled administratively. Approved as presented.
  • Docket 03-15-24 (1048 Summit Ave.) – Brandt Architecture: Two-story rear addition for an in-law suite with a covered porch and deck. Design matched existing roof pitches and materials. Neighbor concerns about view were discussed but board found the addition architecturally appropriate. Approved as presented.
  • Docket 03-16-24 (12102 Madison Ave.) – Hola Tacos: Applicant requested deferral to gather more information. Motion to defer passed.
  • Docket 03-17-24 (18228 Sloane Ave.) – HELP Foundation: Addition to a vocational training center (former McDonald's). The applicant eliminated the mansard roof after board feedback, opting for a clean break between existing and new. The board requested refinement of panel alignment and window rhythm on the addition, and suggested pulling back the tower parapet. Approved with condition that updated elevation drawings be submitted for administrative review.

Sign Review

  • Docket 03-19-24 (15729 Madison Ave.) – QUA Wine Shop: Proposed vinyl window graphics and a non-illuminated projecting sign. The frosted background on windows exceeded allowable coverage. Applicant agreed to use white cut vinyl only (without frosting) to stay within code. Board approved with that condition.
  • Docket 03-21-24 (15000 Madison Ave.) – NextHome Experts: Proposed wall signs, projecting sign, and a monument sign. Revised from previous meeting. Discussion on monument sign dimensions; board felt it should be either centered or extended to align with the window width for an intentional look. Approved with condition to provide revised monument sign drawing for administrative review.

Key Outcomes

  • Docket 03-12-24: Approved unanimously.
  • Docket 03-13-24: Deferred unanimously to next meeting for material samples.
  • Docket 03-14-24: Approved unanimously.
  • Docket 03-15-24: Approved unanimously.
  • Docket 03-16-24: Deferred at applicant’s request.
  • Docket 03-17-24: Approved with condition to submit updated elevation drawings for administrative review.
  • Docket 03-19-24: Approved with condition that window graphics be white cut vinyl only (no frosting).
  • Docket 03-21-24: Approved with condition to revise monument sign drawing for administrative review.
  • Next Meeting: The board was informed that residential design guidelines will be presented for review at the next month's meeting before going to the Planning Commission.

Meeting Transcript

All right, welcome everyone. Gonna get started. Taking off the Board of Building Standards, Architectural Border Review and Sign Review Meeting for the City of Lakewood on March 14th. Can we get a roll call, please? Mr. Monet? Here. Miss Colin Plasner. Here. Mr. Smith? Here. Mr. Agarberry. Yeah. Thank you. First on the agenda. Did everyone have a chance to review the meeting minutes from the February 8th meeting? Any comments? Notes. I will make a motion to approve the February 8th meeting minutes. Can I get a second? Second. All in favor? Thank you. All right. May we have tonight's opening remarks. Welcome to the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Board. The purpose of the architectural board of review is to protect the value, appearance, and use of property when buildings and homes are constructed or altered. In approving building plans, the board will take into consideration development of adjacent buildings and properties. All applicants, as well as those members of the public who have come to offer comment when asked to come to the podium, please print and sign your name on the oath sheet and then clearly state your name and address into the microphone for the record. Please stay close to the microphone so we can capture an accurate record of all discussion. For those members of the public who have come to speak on a given proposal, we ask that you please keep your comments within five minutes to allow everyone an opportunity to comment. Questions and comments should be directed to the chair who will compile them and provide them to the applicant for discussion after everyone has had the chance to speak. We will now begin with the regular business of the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Board. Right. Thank you very much. Starting off at uh the pre-review meeting, following two items were summary approved. Uh docket number 031824 for the inn dog house. The image uh showing the line up and a change of sign to bring within the allowable signage. I believe we saw that, so I'm going to make a motion to approve. Can I get a second? Second. All in favor. Aye. Docket number 032024 for neon rogue toys. We're uh window signage needs to be seen, and there was no other application for that. So what was shown at pre-review is acceptable. Uh in that case, for I would like to make a motion to approve. Can I get a second?

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