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Lakewood Building Standards and Review Boards Meeting - June 12, 2025

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, June 12, 2025
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, June 12, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Um I'd like to call to order the June 12th meeting of the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Port.

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Um could we have the roll please?

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Miss Cohen Plessner.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Smith.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Slaughterbeck.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Stevenson.

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Here.

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And Mr.

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Eggavary has said that he's not able to make it.

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Um next up is to approve the minutes of the May 8th, 2025 meeting.

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Um are there any comments.

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All right.

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I'll make a motion to approve.

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Uh can I get a second?

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Second.

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All those in favor?

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Give it a print out.

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All right.

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Um at our pre-review meeting, three items were summary approved.

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So we'll start with new business sign review.

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Uh docket number 053625 for 1320 Madison Avenue.

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Um, this was summary approved with the condition that the Mahals and the Ohio sign will be removed from the vinyl window graphics.

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I will make a move motion to approve with that condition as noted.

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Uh can I get a second?

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Second.

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All those in favor?

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Aye.

1:26

Aye.

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Abstaining?

1:34

Docket number 064425 for 13535 Detroit Avenue.

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Um, I will make a motion to approve with the condition that the lower box of text fits onto two lines instead of three.

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Um can I get a second?

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Second.

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All those in favor?

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Docket number 064525 for 18001 Detroit Avenue.

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I will make a motion to approve with the condition that a landscaping bed will be installed around the new ground sign.

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Can I get a second?

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Second.

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All those in favor?

2:17

Aye.

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All right.

2:24

Uh moving on to new business sign review.

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Hannah forgot to do the opening remarks.

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I'm so sorry.

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That's a good pause here.

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It's because I didn't print you an agenda.

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Um 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 the value, appearance, and use of property when buildings and 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 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.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Building Codes███████████████████████████████████████39%
Procedural█████████████13%
Public Art█████████9%
Zoning Code█████████9%
Historic Preservation████████8%
Residential Design Guidelines███████7%
Signage██████6%
Family Housing Needs█████5%
Public Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Building Standards and Review Boards Joint Meeting - June 12, 2025

The City of Lakewood's Board of Building Standards, Architectural Board of Review, and Sign Review Board convened a joint review meeting on June 12, 2025. Members present were Cohen Plessner, Smith, Slaughterbeck, and Stevenson; Eggavary was absent. The board unanimously approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting and took action on several sign and architectural dockets.

Sign Review

  • Docket 05-36-25 – 13200 Madison Ave (agenda; transcript cites 1320 Madison Ave): Approved with the condition that the Mahals and Ohio sign be removed from vinyl window graphics. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-44-25 – 13535 Detroit Ave: Approved with the condition that the lower text box fit on two lines instead of three. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-45-25 – 18001 Detroit Ave: Approved with the condition that a landscaping bed be installed around the new ground sign. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-46-25 – 17128 Detroit Ave (GV Art): No applicant present. Approved with conditions that any existing unapproved window graphics be removed and that any signage within 24 inches of windows require separate approval. Motion passed unanimously.

Architectural Board of Review

  • Docket 06-47-25 – 1655 Roosevelt Ave: The applicant requested more time; deferred to July. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-48-25 – 13345 Madison Ave: Mural proposal on unpainted masonry. Board members expressed overall support for a mural but opposed painting directly on unpainted brick, recommending alternatives such as vinyl graphics or a mounted panel. The applicant was asked to return with a scaled-down version focused on the lower brick area and photos documenting brick condition. Deferred. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-49-25 – 16024 Madison Ave (Neighborhood Pediatrics): Deferred to July at the applicant's request. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-50-25 – 2106 Mars Ave: No applicant present. Approved as presented for replacement of an existing two-car garage in the same location with materials matching the house. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-52-25 – 1010 Parkside Dr: Approved with the condition that the final paint color be submitted for administrative approval. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Docket 06-51-25 – 1070 Rosalie Ave: The applicant described a multi-generational/in-law suite addition and argued that a front-facing garage was the only viable orientation without losing essential living space. Board members expressed concern that the addition was not cohesive with the existing house or neighborhood and that the front-facing garage and two curb cuts emphasized a lot combination, contrary to design guidelines. The board requested alternative orientation studies, neighbor support, color elevations, material samples, and context photos. Deferred to next month. Motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment and Applicant Statements

  • The Rosalie Ave applicant shared a personal story about caring for elderly parents who immigrated from China, explaining that the proposed layout allowed them to age in place independently. He noted discussions with neighbors and said the front-facing garage was the best solution after many design iterations.
  • No public comments were offered for the other dockets.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved meeting minutes of May 8, 2025.
  • Approved three sign dockets with conditions and one sign docket (GV Art) with window-signage conditions.
  • Approved garage replacement at 2106 Mars Ave and home addition at 1010 Parkside Dr.
  • Deferred six items: 1655 Roosevelt Ave, 13345 Madison Ave, 16024 Madison Ave, and 1070 Rosalie Ave, with earlier deferrals requested by applicants for Roosevelt and Madison.
  • All actions were approved unanimously by acclimation.

Meeting Transcript

Um I'd like to call to order the June 12th meeting of the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Port. Um could we have the roll please? Miss Cohen Plessner. Here. Mr. Smith. Here. Mr. Slaughterbeck. Here. Mr. Stevenson. Here. And Mr. Eggavary has said that he's not able to make it. Um next up is to approve the minutes of the May 8th, 2025 meeting. Um are there any comments. All right. I'll make a motion to approve. Uh can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Give it a print out. All right. Um at our pre-review meeting, three items were summary approved. So we'll start with new business sign review. Uh docket number 053625 for 1320 Madison Avenue. Um, this was summary approved with the condition that the Mahals and the Ohio sign will be removed from the vinyl window graphics. I will make a move motion to approve with that condition as noted. Uh can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Abstaining? Docket number 064425 for 13535 Detroit Avenue. Um, I will make a motion to approve with the condition that the lower box of text fits onto two lines instead of three. Um can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Docket number 064525 for 18001 Detroit Avenue. I will make a motion to approve with the condition that a landscaping bed will be installed around the new ground sign. Can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Aye.

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