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Lakewood Planning Commission Meeting - April 3, 2025

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, April 3, 2025
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, April 3, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:03

Good evening.

0:03

Would like to call to order uh the meeting of the City of Lakewood Planning Commission April 3rd, 2025.

0:11

Roll call, please.

0:14

Ms.

0:14

Gull.

0:15

Here.

0:16

Mr.

0:16

LePoint.

0:17

Here.

0:17

Mr.

0:17

McDermott.

0:18

Here.

0:18

Mr.

0:19

Reese?

0:20

And Mr.

0:20

Sanderson.

0:23

First on the docket we have the approval of the minutes from Thursday, March 6th, 2025.

0:30

Hopefully everybody's had an opportunity to review the minutes.

0:35

Mr.

0:35

Chair, I have one proposed edit.

0:37

Mr.

0:37

Point.

0:39

On the first sheet, there's a typo just for quick editing.

0:44

There was a motion made by Mr.

0:46

McDermott and seconded by Mr.

0:47

LePoint to excuse the absence of Sean McDermott.

0:50

I believe that was Mr.

0:52

Reese that made that motion.

0:56

You just make a pen change to that.

1:00

With that added, I will make a motion for approval.

1:04

Second.

1:10

I am going to recuse since I was not present.

1:13

So with that, all in favor, state aye.

1:16

Aye.

1:17

Any opposed?

1:19

Okay.

1:20

Motion carries uh one recruisal.

1:23

Uh we'll now go to opening remarks.

1:27

Good evening and welcome to the Lakewood Planning Commission.

1:30

The commission is comprised of five members charged with evaluating proposals as required by Lakewood zoning code and community vision.

1:36

The charter of the city has established the authority of the commission.

1:39

Its members are volunteer Lakewood residents appointed to five-year terms by the mayor or city council.

1:45

Tonight the Commission shall hear testimony from each applicant making presentation for their docket item.

1:50

The commission may also take public comment for each docket item.

1:54

The public comment should only address that specific docket item being considered.

1:59

Comment tonight will be limited to five minutes per person.

2:01

And while you're welcome to state your agreement with prior commentary that has been made, please make an effort to provide new comments you find relevant to the commission.

2:09

You may also submit your statements or concerns in writing to the Secretary to have them included as a matter of public record.

2:18

Anyone is presenting or addressing the commission tonight, I just ask that you please sign in to the oath sheet and then clearly state your name and address into the microphone for the record prior to addressing the commission.

2:31

Thank you, Mr.

2:32

Chair.

2:32

Great.

2:32

Thanks for thank you, Mr.

2:34

Boss.

2:34

We're gonna move on to new business, renewal of conditional use.

2:39

This is docket item number 040825, 15319 Detroit Avenue, Ohio T House.

2:46

Do we have the applicant present?

2:49

Please come to the podium if you wouldn't mind signing in and stating your name and address, please.

3:12

Thank you.

3:12

If you wouldn't mind just giving us a brief summary of your request.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Cannabis Regulation████████████████████████████28%
Conditional Use Permits███████████████████████████27%
Zoning Code█████████████████17%
Parking Management██████████10%
Procedural████████8%
Accessibility█████5%
Public Safety███3%
Community Engagement█1%
Building Codes█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Planning Commission Meeting - April 3, 2025

The City of Lakewood Planning Commission met on April 3, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM and adjourning at 7:52 PM. The commission considered several conditional use renewals, new conditional uses, and a parking plan modification. Key actions included approvals, denials, a deferral, and a voluntary withdrawal.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting (motion by Mr. LePoint, seconded; Mr. McDermott recused).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Neil, a 67-year resident of Chesterland Avenue, spoke against the Michelle's Busy Bees type A daycare application. He cited traffic concerns on Chesterland (a cut-through to St. Ed's), the property's long vacancy, and neighbor opposition.

Discussion Items

  • Renewal of Conditional Use – Ohio Tea House (15319 Detroit Ave.): Owner Chris Nunnari described ongoing issues with non-patrons loitering and noise on adjacent public property. Staff noted the owner has called police and is complying with regulations. No public comment. Motion to approve carried.
  • Renewal of Conditional Use – Fieldhouse at Studio West (1384 Hird Ave.): Owner Joe Bath addressed three noise complaints from July and September 2024. He detailed proactive measures: using a decibel reader, closing garage doors at 11 PM, and terminating a problematic performer. Staff recommended renewal with conditions reaffirming extended hours and outdoor entertainment, and that future noise citations could trigger revocation of extended hours and outdoor dining. Motion to approve with three conditions carried.
  • Renewal of Conditional Use – Hola Taco (12102 Madison Ave.): Manager Mr. Miller reported three noise complaints. He described new controls: lowered speaker volume, employee training, and scheduling trustworthy staff. Staff recommended renewal. Motion to approve carried.
  • Conditional Use – Michelle's Busy Bees (2211 Chesterland Ave.): Applicant Michelle Hassan sought a type A family daycare (7-12 children) in her R2-zoned home. Staff explained that type A is only allowed in multifamily districts per current code, but a zoning refresh is underway that may expand districts. Commissioners expressed concerns about the business scale mid-block on a small lot. The applicant voluntarily withdrew to pursue a type B daycare and reapply after the zoning refresh. No vote taken.
  • Conditional Use – One Star Bar (13601 Detroit Ave.): Applicant Patrick McGitte proposed outdoor sidewalk dining with four tables. Staff identified ADA/proAde violations due to insufficient sidewalk width (pinch point less than 4 feet) and cross-slope issues. Motion to deny carried.
  • Conditional Use – Doc Lanky's (15607 Madison Ave.): Applicant not present; requested deferral to May 2025. Motion to defer carried.
  • Parking Plan – RISE Dispensary (11810-18 Madison Ave.): Applicant John Zegan and Dan Shaker requested modification of the previously approved parking plan (reducing from 46 to 41 spaces) and a variance for maximum parking. They explained the business has tripled since adult-use launched in August 2024, averaging 500 customers/day with 15 employees. Changes include bioretention and landscaping. Discussion focused on a construction timeline and shared parking efforts. Motion to approve with amended conditions carried, including: prior conditions from docket 1227-23 (except the original shared parking condition struck), new condition requiring written proof of shared parking outreach to neighbors, building permit submission within 30 days of ARB approval, construction commencement within 30 days of permit, and certificate of occupancy withheld until parking lot completion.

Key Outcomes

  • Ohio Tea House: Approved renewal.
  • Fieldhouse at Studio West: Approved renewal with three conditions (confirm extended hours, outdoor entertainment permitted, future noise citations as cause for revocation review).
  • Hola Taco: Approved renewal.
  • Michelle's Busy Bees: Application withdrawn voluntarily. Applicant may pursue type B daycare and reapply after zoning code refresh.
  • One Star Bar: Denied due to ADA/proAde noncompliance.
  • Doc Lanky's: Deferred to May 2025 meeting.
  • RISE Dispensary: Approved parking plan modification with conditions including shared parking outreach, building permit timeline, construction timeline, and parking lot completion before certificate of occupancy.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. Would like to call to order uh the meeting of the City of Lakewood Planning Commission April 3rd, 2025. Roll call, please. Ms. Gull. Here. Mr. LePoint. Here. Mr. McDermott. Here. Mr. Reese? And Mr. Sanderson. First on the docket we have the approval of the minutes from Thursday, March 6th, 2025. Hopefully everybody's had an opportunity to review the minutes. Mr. Chair, I have one proposed edit. Mr. Point. On the first sheet, there's a typo just for quick editing. There was a motion made by Mr. McDermott and seconded by Mr. LePoint to excuse the absence of Sean McDermott. I believe that was Mr. Reese that made that motion. You just make a pen change to that. With that added, I will make a motion for approval. Second. I am going to recuse since I was not present. So with that, all in favor, state aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Motion carries uh one recruisal. Uh we'll now go to opening remarks. Good evening and welcome to the Lakewood Planning Commission. The commission is comprised of five members charged with evaluating proposals as required by Lakewood zoning code and community vision. The charter of the city has established the authority of the commission. Its members are volunteer Lakewood residents appointed to five-year terms by the mayor or city council. Tonight the Commission shall hear testimony from each applicant making presentation for their docket item. The commission may also take public comment for each docket item. The public comment should only address that specific docket item being considered. Comment tonight will be limited to five minutes per person. And while you're welcome to state your agreement with prior commentary that has been made, please make an effort to provide new comments you find relevant to the commission. You may also submit your statements or concerns in writing to the Secretary to have them included as a matter of public record. Anyone is presenting or addressing the commission tonight, I just ask that you please sign in to the oath sheet and then clearly state your name and address into the microphone for the record prior to addressing the commission. Thank you, Mr.

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