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Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Meeting - December 12, 2024

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, December 12, 2024
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, December 12, 2024
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All right, good evening, everyone.

0:01

Welcome to the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Meeting for December 12th, 2024.

0:08

We get the roll call.

0:12

Mr.

0:12

Monet.

0:13

Here.

0:13

Ms.

0:14

Colin Klesner?

0:15

Here.

0:15

Mr.

0:16

Smith?

0:16

Here.

0:18

Mr.

0:18

Slaughterback?

0:19

Here.

0:20

And I believe that Chris is probably not going to make it.

0:23

He was on his way back from Columbus.

0:24

So right now, Mr.

0:25

Eggabery is not here.

0:27

All right.

0:29

First item on the agenda.

0:31

Did everyone get a chance to review the meeting minutes from the November 14th, 2024 meeting?

0:36

Any comments?

0:38

No.

0:39

I will make a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the November 14th, 2024 meeting.

0:45

Can I get a second?

0:46

Second.

0:47

Aye.

0:49

All right.

0:50

May we get this evening's opening remarks, please.

0:54

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

0:58

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

1:04

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

1:09

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

1:13

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.

1:19

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

1:23

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

1:31

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.

1:37

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

1:43

All right, thank you.

1:54

First up, docket number one zero eight seven two four for VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital.

2:05

Can I get a second?

2:06

Second.

2:07

All in favor.

2:08

Aye.

2:11

Next, docket number one two one one two four for fourteen oh six Westwood.

2:20

No conditions.

2:21

I will make a motion to approve.

2:23

Can I get a second?

2:25

Second.

2:26

All in favor.

2:27

Aye.

2:27

Aye.

2:34

Docket number.

2:36

One two one one three two four for the centers.

2:42

I'd like to make a motion to approve.

2:44

Can I get a second?

2:46

Second.

2:47

All in favor?

2:48

Aye.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Signage████████████████████████████28%
Fence Regulations█████████████████████████25%
Public Engagement███████████████████19%
Procedural██████████████14%
Building Codes█████████9%
Public Safety█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Meeting - December 12, 2024

The meeting was held at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium at 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Roll call was taken with members Monet, Colin Klesner, Smith, and Slaughterback present; Eggabery and Chris absent. The board approved minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting and proceeded through a number of sign review and architectural review dockets.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 meeting.
  • Docket No. 10-87-24 (VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital) - approved.
  • Docket No. 12-112-24 (1406 Westwood Ave, Office Space Available) - approved.
  • Docket No. 12-113-24 (13889 Clifton Blvd, The Centers) - approved.
  • Docket No. 12-114-24 (14871 Detroit Ave, Barry Bagels) - approved with condition that sign center aligns with adjacent wall signage.
  • Docket No. 12-115-24 (17118 Detroit Ave, CouCou Sentiments) - approved.
  • Docket No. 12-116-24 (17415 Detroit Ave, Fade Factory Barbershop) - approved with condition that any future window sign must come before the board before installation.
  • Docket No. 12-120-24 (R) (17600 Cannon Ave, garage) - approved.
  • Docket No. 12-121-24 (R) (2080 Belle Ave, garage) - approved with condition that lighting matches existing garage.
  • Docket No. 12-122-24 (R) (17859 Lake Rd, fence wall) - approved (Mr. Smith abstained).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • For Docket No. 12-117-24 (Potbelly Sandwich Works), no public speakers.
  • For Docket No. 12-118-24 (14006 Clifton Blvd), no public speakers.
  • For Docket No. 12-119-24 (Jersey Mike's Subs), no public speakers.
  • For Docket No. 12-120-24 (17600 Cannon Ave), no public speakers.
  • For Docket No. 12-121-24 (2080 Belle Ave), homeowner Erica spoke about lighting and permit questions.
  • For Docket No. 12-122-24 (17859 Lake Rd), no public speakers.
  • No other public comments were received.

Discussion Items

  • Docket No. 12-117-24 (Potbelly Sandwich Works): The applicant proposed permanent window clings and a temporary banner. Board discussed square footage issues and determined that the temporary banner would be removed from the total and applied for as a temporary sign, bringing the permanent signage under the 100 sq. ft. allowance. The board expressed concerns about the permanence of "new" food item clings. After clarification, the board approved with the condition that the banner be handled as a temporary sign.
  • Docket No. 11-107-24 (R) (17866 Lake Rd, front porch modification): Applicant requested withdrawal/table; board tabled the item to be rescheduled in 2025.
  • Docket No. 12-118-24 (R) (14006 Clifton Blvd, stone veneer): Applicant requested deferral to next month to revise drawings; board deferred.
  • Docket No. 12-119-24 (Jersey Mike's Subs, fenced outdoor dining): Applicant Kyle Bouillyard presented. Board noted need for a scale drawing showing dimensions, especially from building to stone bed, and property lines. Also questioned the number of tables (5 vs 4) and door swing. Board deferred to next month for a scaled site plan.
  • Docket No. 12-122-24 (R) (17859 Lake Rd, fence wall): Applicant Nicholas Swerchowsky provided detailed presentation. The fence will be a combination of stucco wall with sandstone capping and wrought iron, with a 70-foot solid stucco section for privacy around the pool. He accepted a prior suggestion to remove a pillar and to make the front section all white stucco for uniformity, with stone veneer only in private rear area. Board praised the design and approved.

Key Outcomes

  • All sign review dockets (except those tabled/deferred) were approved, some with conditions.
  • One architectural review docket was approved (fence), two garages approved, one deferred, one tabled.
  • The board thanked member Mr. Monet for his seven years of service.

Meeting Transcript

All right, good evening, everyone. Welcome to the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Meeting for December 12th, 2024. We get the roll call. Mr. Monet. Here. Ms. Colin Klesner? Here. Mr. Smith? Here. Mr. Slaughterback? Here. And I believe that Chris is probably not going to make it. He was on his way back from Columbus. So right now, Mr. Eggabery is not here. All right. First item on the agenda. Did everyone get a chance to review the meeting minutes from the November 14th, 2024 meeting? Any comments? No. I will make a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the November 14th, 2024 meeting. Can I get a second? Second. Aye. All right. May we get this evening'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 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 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 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. First up, docket number one zero eight seven two four for VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital. Can I get a second? Second. All in favor. Aye. Next, docket number one two one one two four for fourteen oh six Westwood. No conditions. I will make a motion to approve. Can I get a second? Second.

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