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Lakewood Board of Building Standards / Architectural Board of Review / Sign Review Meeting - May 9, 2024

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, May 9, 2024
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, May 9, 2024
StatusFILED
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Welcome everyone to tonight's Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Meeting for the City of Lakewood on May 9th, 2024.

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May we get a roll call, please?

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Mr.

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Monet?

0:15

Here.

0:15

Miss Cohen Plessner.

0:16

Here.

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Mr.

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Hagerberry?

0:18

Here.

0:19

Mr.

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Smith.

0:20

Here.

0:22

All right.

0:22

Thank you.

0:24

First up.

0:26

Did everyone get a chance to review the meeting minutes from the last meeting?

0:30

Any comments, concerns?

0:33

Seeing and hearing none, I will make a motion to approve the April 11th minutes as submitted.

0:40

Can I get a second?

0:41

Second.

0:42

All in favor?

0:44

Thank you.

0:45

All right.

0:46

May we get tonight's opening remarks.

0:49

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

0:52

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 alterned.

0:58

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

1:03

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 O sheet and then clearly state your name and address into the microphone for the record.

1:12

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

1:16

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.

1:24

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.

1:30

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

1:36

Thank you very much.

1:38

Starting off, there were a few signs that were summary approved at the pre-meeting.

1:42

As follows uh docket number 05324.

1:47

Linda Mosell.

1:49

Just noting that any window signage must be approved by ABR before installation.

1:54

I'll make a motion to approve this.

1:56

Can I get a second?

1:58

Second.

1:58

All in favor?

1:59

Okay.

2:02

Next is docket number 053524 for at AIY properties.

2:11

I'm going to make a motion to approve.

2:13

Can I get a second?

2:15

Second.

2:16

All in favor?

2:17

Aye.

2:18

Aye.

2:26

Docket number 053724 for Barber Lounge Lakewood.

2:31

Also a note that any window signage must be approved by for ABR before installation.

2:36

But approved as presented.

2:39

I'm making a motion to approve.

2:40

Can I get a second?

2:42

Second.

2:42

All in favor?

2:43

Aye.

2:48

Uh docket number 053824 for Vital Pilates.

2:54

Like to make a motion to approve with the note that the signs would be lining up to the left window opening.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Architectural Board of Review████████████████████████████████████████████44%
Building Codes██████████████14%
Procedural█████████████13%
Public Engagement████████8%
Accessibility███████7%
Signage██████6%
Miscellaneous████4%
Animal Welfare███3%
Small Business Support█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Board of Building Standards / Architectural Board of Review / Sign Review Meeting - May 9, 2024

The Board of Building Standards, Architectural Board of Review, and Sign Review Board of the City of Lakewood met on May 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Auditorium. The meeting covered approval of prior meeting minutes, summary approval of several sign permits, and detailed review of sign and architectural proposals. Several items were approved with conditions, and two items were deferred.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes of the April 11, 2024 meeting as submitted.
  • Approved Docket No. 05-33-24 (Linda Moselle, 13341 Madison Ave): Applicant proposes PVC lettering in the sign band. Noted that any window signage must be approved by ABR before installation. Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor.
  • Approved Docket No. 05-35-24 (AIY Properties, 12215 Clifton Blvd): Applicant proposes a non-illuminated monument sign. Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor.
  • Approved Docket No. 05-37-24 (Barber Lounge Lakewood, 14055 Madison Ave): Applicant proposes a non-illuminated double-sided blade sign. Noted any window signage must be approved by ABR. Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor.
  • Approved Docket No. 05-38-24 (Vital Pilates, 15501 Madison Ave): Applicant proposes halo-lit steel stud mounted letters. Approved with condition that the signs line up to the left window opening, as agreed upon by applicant. Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor.
  • Approved Docket No. 05-39-24 (Doki Doki, 13733 Madison Ave): Applicant proposes painted DiBond sheeting sign board in the sign band. Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor.

Discussion Items

  • Docket No. 05-32-24 (Cyrano's Place, 15637 Madison Ave): Applicant Shawn Warren proposed vinyl window graphics. Board discussed visibility and future considerations for blade signs. No public comments. Motion to approve as presented passed.
  • Docket No. 05-34-24 (Harry Buffalo, 18206 Detroit Ave): Applicant requested to table to prepare a more complete application for an electronic message sign. Motion to table passed.
  • Docket No. 05-36-24 (Lakewood Bottle Shop, 16304 Detroit Ave): Applicant Mark Branovic proposed an internally-illuminated double-sided blade sign. Following board recommendation, background changed to black with white lettering and red wine glass detail. Motion to approve with condition to submit updated drawings passed.
  • Docket No. 05-40-24 (Lakewood Congregational Church, 1375 West Clifton Blvd): Applicant David Maddux proposed a new entrance and railing on the west side. Board suggested widening the canopy roof to align with columns to better integrate with traditional architecture. Applicant agreed. Motion to approve with condition to provide updated drawings passed.
  • Docket No. 05-41-24 (1246 Manor Park Ave): Applicant Charles McGettrick proposed a new front porch and two-story addition with breezeway and garage. Design matches existing house materials and details. No public comments. Motion to approve passed.
  • Docket No. 05-42-24 (1605 St. Charles Ave): Applicant James Nagy proposed front facade and side porch renovation, converting screen porch to four-season room and changing window. Board requested wider shutters on first floor to match proportion. Motion to approve with condition to increase shutter width passed.
  • Docket No. 05-43-24 (2020 Arthur Ave): Applicant Brandon Young proposed renovation with two-story addition. Updated drawings addressed pre-review comments (siding color, foundation brick, window openings). Board praised the unified design. Motion to approve passed.
  • Docket No. 05-44-24 (17401 Edgewater Dr): Applicant Amanda Fort proposed a new front porch roof and entry covering. Board discussed roof material (metal vs. shingle), timber column detailing, and color. Many suggestions were made to improve integration. Board deferred to allow applicant to revise with material samples and updated renderings.
  • Docket No. 05-45-24 (1188 Elbur Ave): Applicant Hal Daugherty proposed a new front portico replacing stoop. Board requested increasing roof slope to better match existing roof. Motion to approve with condition to increase slope within practical limits passed.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent calendar items approved unanimously.
  • Docket 05-34-24 (Harry Buffalo) tabled.
  • Docket 05-44-24 (Edgewater Drive) deferred.
  • All other discussion items approved with conditions as noted above.
  • Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome everyone to tonight's Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Meeting for the City of Lakewood on May 9th, 2024. May we get a roll call, please? Mr. Monet? Here. Miss Cohen Plessner. Here. Mr. Hagerberry? Here. Mr. Smith. Here. All right. Thank you. First up. Did everyone get a chance to review the meeting minutes from the last meeting? Any comments, concerns? Seeing and hearing none, I will make a motion to approve the April 11th minutes as submitted. Can I get a second? Second. All in favor? Thank you. All right. May we get 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 alterned. 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 O 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. Thank you very much. Starting off, there were a few signs that were summary approved at the pre-meeting. As follows uh docket number 05324. Linda Mosell. Just noting that any window signage must be approved by ABR before installation. I'll make a motion to approve this. Can I get a second? Second. All in favor? Okay. Next is docket number 053524 for at AIY properties. I'm going to make a motion to approve. Can I get a second? Second. All in favor? Aye. Aye.

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