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Lakewood Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Meeting - June 13, 2024

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, June 13, 2024
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, June 13, 2024
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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All right, hello.

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Welcome to this evening's Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Meeting for the City of Lakewood on June 13th, 2024.

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Start off, may we get our roll call, please.

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Mr.

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Minet?

0:19

Here.

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Ms.

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Callowan Plastner.

0:21

Here.

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Mr.

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Eggavary?

0:22

Yeah.

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Mr.

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Smith.

0:24

Here.

0:25

All right, thank you.

0:27

First, next up, uh, did everyone have a chance to review the meeting minutes from the May 9th meeting?

0:34

Any comments, concerns?

0:38

All right.

0:39

I am gonna motion to approve the meeting minutes from the May 9th meeting for 2024.

0:44

Can I get a second?

0:46

Again.

0:46

All in favor?

0:48

All right.

0:50

Tonight's opening remarks, please.

0:53

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

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

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

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All applicants, as well as those members of the public who have come to offer comment.

1:11

When asked to come to the podium, please print and sign your name on the oath sheet and then clearly set your name and address into the microphone for the record.

1:18

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

1:22

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.

1:29

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.

1:36

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

1:41

All right, thank you very much.

1:47

All right.

1:54

So we're gonna move on to old business of the architectural board of review.

1:58

Number Docket number 054424 for 17401 Edgewater Drive.

2:08

Hey everyone.

2:09

Uh Brian Grady, 1741 Edgewater homeowner.

2:16

I think you all had a meeting last week to discuss the changes we made from the meeting last month.

2:23

Um last month, we had the roof kind of going up and it was like covering up a lot of the brick.

2:30

I was like, ah, it's not a big deal.

2:32

Uh but it was actually it was a good suggestion because we we went back and we tested a couple different options.

2:37

We did a completely flat roof.

2:39

Kind of looked unfinished.

2:41

Then we did this sort of in between, which is more of a hip.

2:46

And I don't know if that's like a scientific term, but our designers calling it a hip, which means we're we're preserving a lot of the brick, which I think looks really good from the front, and it's not as here's a huge roof that we're putting on.

2:59

Um we also submitted samples of the shingles, which again, like I like the idea of shingles.

3:08

I I think it came out of this group.

3:10

Um it's not again, it's not as like, oh, there's this brand new roof.

3:14

It's more uh it kind of seemed like that was here for a while.

3:18

Um and so the idea would be shingles on like the A-frame part and on top.

3:23

Um, and then we have a different color for what's gonna be on top of the porch.

3:28

Because we looked, there's actually a very similar design in the neighborhood where they did one uniform color, and it kind of looks like too much shingles, so there's like a little bit of a variation.

3:38

And again, I think in the packet is the color that we um chose.

3:42

But if there's any questions, happy to discuss.

3:46

Uh you know, what's gonna be good about this for us, and frankly, the neighborhood is like a day like this, we can't use this porch because it's so hot.

3:55

This is gonna let us be out there and uh kind of bring that like porch vibe back to the street.

4:03

Thank you.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Architectural Board of Review██████████████████████22%
Public Engagement██████████10%
Signage█████████9%
Residential Design Guidelines█████████9%
Building Codes████████8%
Parking Management███████7%
Mixed Use Overlays███████7%
Procedural████4%
Zoning Code████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Meeting - June 13, 2024

The Lakewood Board of Building Standards, Architectural Board of Review (ABR), and Sign Review Board held a joint meeting on June 13, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall (12650 Detroit Avenue, Auditorium). The board approved the minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting and addressed a full docket of sign and building applications, including a major mixed-use development at the former Barry Buick site.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Barry Buick Development (Docket 06-57-24): Multiple residents spoke during public comment, expressing concerns about inadequate parking (124 units with 148 spaces vs. visitor parking), traffic flow, pedestrian safety crossing Detroit Avenue, placement of parking lot lights potentially shining into adjacent homes, trash removal logistics, and the need for a traffic study. One resident supported the project and urged maximum parking, noting the site's long-vacant status. The Lakewood Alive design group submitted comments recommending study of the pedestrian experience, ground-floor activation, and signage for the retail space.
  • Sacred Hour Spa (Docket 06-55-24): Representatives from St. James parish (property neighbors) voiced concerns about the proposed courtyard fence (treated wood vs. stone/terracotta building) and requested more time to review the design, though they welcomed reuse of the building. The applicant clarified they own the property and intend high-quality work.

Discussion Items

  • Sign Review Cases:

    • Docket 06-47-24 (Birdietown, 12501 Madison Ave.): Applicant proposed LED rope signs for a mini golf bar. Board approved with conditions to paint raceways to match brick and that any future window graphics require board approval.
    • Docket 06-48-24 (Comfort Dental, 17500 Madison Ave.): Initially had full-coverage window graphics; revised plan reduced to within code (approx. 52 sq ft allowed vs. 31 sq ft, including monument sign). Board approved, noting the revised design meets requirements.
    • Docket 06-49-24 (Doc Lanky's, 15607 Madison Ave.): Summary approved in applicant’s absence; board added condition that future window graphics need approval.
    • Docket 06-50-24 (Cloud City Smoke Shop, 13302 Detroit Ave.): Applicant reduced window sign size to meet square footage limits. Approved with condition that any window graphics come back for review.
    • Docket 06-46-24 (Hippie House, 17609 Detroit Ave.): Initially no applicant present; later returned. Board approved with conditions: sign centered over entry door, raceways painted to match brick, and future window graphics require approval.

  • Architectural Board of Review Cases:

    • Docket 05-44-24 (17401 Edgewater Dr.): Applicant revised front porch design (hip roof with shingles) to better match existing architecture and preserve brick face. Approved unanimously.
    • Docket 06-51-24 (1114 Forest Rd.): Applicant requested design feedback only; board deferred (tabled) to allow further study.
    • Docket 06-52-24 (18097 Clifton Rd.): Applicant amended modern addition to better harmonize with existing home (columns, siding, roof). Board approved with conditions: materials (window trim, siding, column style) to match existing house, closed gable end on porch, and submission of updated drawings for administrative review.
    • Docket 06-53-24 (2164 Brown Rd.): Applicant proposed to rebuild front porch with square columns, railing, and screening. Board approved with condition that column capital and base detailing must be proportionate (base larger than capital) and that materials match existing trim.
    • Docket 06-54-24 (2215 Wascana Ave.): Applicant proposed replacement front porch with vinyl lattice, AZEK trim, pre-fabricated railing. Board approved with conditions: provide updated drawings showing flat ceiling under porch, closed side gables, columns with base and capital details matching porch design guidelines, stair widened to full bay, and all materials/colors to match existing home.
    • Docket 06-55-24 (Sacred Hour Spa, 17514 Detroit Ave.): Applicant proposed light exterior renovation: paint windows/dormers (Sherwin Williams “Seal Skin”), add screen walls for equipment, create patio enclosure with treated lumber fence. Board approved, noting the design respects the building’s historic character and that a Section 106 review found no issues. The fence material (painted treated wood) was accepted as appropriate to recede.
    • Docket 06-56-24 (15726 Lake Ave.): Applicant proposed new attached garage with breezeway at rear, using black standing-seam roof and black windows to complement existing brick house. Approved unanimously.
    • Docket 06-57-24 (Barry Buick Development, 16000 & 15801 Detroit Ave.): Major discussion on site plan, massing, parking, pedestrian circulation, and ground-floor residential uses (controversial on Detroit). Board provided extensive design feedback, particularly on the south building’s buffer zone, pedestrian paths, and activation at street level. Overall massing was deemed appropriate, but further study needed on parking layout, landscape buffer, and loading/trash areas. Board deferred to next meeting.
    • Docket 06-58-24 (Irene & Donald Ave. Residential Development): Applicant requested design feedback only; board tabled.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved with conditions: Dockets 05-44-24, 06-47-24, 06-48-24, 06-49-24, 06-50-24, 06-46-24, 06-52-24, 06-53-24, 06-54-24, 06-55-24, 06-56-24.
  • Deferred/Tabled: Dockets 06-51-24 (design feedback only), 06-57-24 (deferred to next meeting for further refinement), 06-58-24 (tabled for future design feedback).
  • Pubic comment letters were received and noted for applicable cases.
  • The board emphasized ongoing coordination with the Planning Commission for the Barry Buick development regarding conditional use (ground-floor residential) and parking variances.

Meeting Transcript

All right, hello. Welcome to this evening's Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Meeting for the City of Lakewood on June 13th, 2024. Start off, may we get our roll call, please. Mr. Minet? Here. Ms. Callowan Plastner. Here. Mr. Eggavary? Yeah. Mr. Smith. Here. All right, thank you. First, next up, uh, did everyone have a chance to review the meeting minutes from the May 9th meeting? Any comments, concerns? All right. I am gonna motion to approve the meeting minutes from the May 9th meeting for 2024. Can I get a second? Again. All in favor? All right. Tonight's opening remarks, please. 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 protect the value appearance and use of properties 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 set 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. All right, thank you very much. All right. So we're gonna move on to old business of the architectural board of review. Number Docket number 054424 for 17401 Edgewater Drive. Hey everyone. Uh Brian Grady, 1741 Edgewater homeowner. I think you all had a meeting last week to discuss the changes we made from the meeting last month. Um last month, we had the roof kind of going up and it was like covering up a lot of the brick. I was like, ah, it's not a big deal. Uh but it was actually it was a good suggestion because we we went back and we tested a couple different options. We did a completely flat roof. Kind of looked unfinished. Then we did this sort of in between, which is more of a hip. And I don't know if that's like a scientific term, but our designers calling it a hip, which means we're we're preserving a lot of the brick, which I think looks really good from the front, and it's not as here's a huge roof that we're putting on. Um we also submitted samples of the shingles, which again, like I like the idea of shingles. I I think it came out of this group.

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