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Lakewood Board of Building Standards/ABR/Sign Review Meeting - December 11, 2025

Boards and CommissionsThursday, December 11, 2025
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, December 11, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:00

Asked for from pre-review was the actual specials on the bottom and then just the wise guys in the window, which is what he has.

0:09

Should we just you're all I've talked to Jeff before?

0:12

He you're allowed to make a decision on this if you'd like to, with the condition that submit these drawings.

0:18

Um I will say though, because this is already installed, uh he's not getting a building permit, so there's not really anything like holding us off.

0:27

Um take with that what you may.

0:31

I do know this time is challenging for him to get to as he's uh uh owner operator.

0:37

So we'll just say condition submit drawing verifying installed.

0:43

I'm good with that.

0:45

Installed uh awning and window graphics.

0:49

As discussed at pre-review.

1:05

All right, can I get uh make a motion to second?

1:10

I'll second.

1:13

Aye.

1:16

Um writer and gotcha.

1:18

You guys are holding it in your hands.

1:24

There we go.

1:26

All right, well then there we are.

1:32

Slipped a little one in there.

1:37

What is this?

1:38

Uh okay, docket number 1210825.

1:44

Uh for uh let's see, Lily the Richard Cleveland Glowco applicant proposes vinyl windows signage.

1:53

Is there anyone here for this project?

1:56

I haven't had any interaction with this person.

1:59

All right, should we just shift it to the back of the list or um if you'd like to um I would suggest a deferral just because we they applied because again they were they um were given a letter by Leslie that said that they needed to come into compliance, so they applied and probably thought that was all they had to do.

2:17

Okay, um so I can have her reach out and say she needs to go through the EPR process.

2:23

Okay, well, if there's been no contact, then make a motion to defer a second.

2:28

Second.

2:29

All those in favor?

2:31

I don't I don't stamp and sign this guy, just put defer on here.

2:39

Oop.

2:42

All right, next is docket number 1211 25 for 1629 Hopkins Avenue.

2:52

Uh proposed front porch renovation.

2:55

This is another one we talked to the applicant.

2:57

Um given the nature of this application, we didn't feel that it was necessary for them to come.

3:03

Um it's after talking with Bill, it's it would fit our front porch standards.

3:07

You all reviewed it at pre-review pretty thoroughly with the applicant, so um we didn't think there would be a lot of discussion around it.

3:13

Um he did add that they made choices on the colors, which you can't see obviously, but it's this white and gold here for the siding, and then um this for the roofing.

3:29

Um just to so you know this is our front porch standard and this is meeting those requirements.

3:36

Can you go back to the picture of the house real quick?

3:38

It's gonna be white and gold.

3:44

Again, it's pretty washed out here, so just keep that in mind.

3:52

I'm okay with it.

3:54

We can approve it.

3:56

All right, I make them uh get a second approve.

3:59

Approved.

3:59

Second.

4:01

All those in favor?

4:02

All right.

4:03

All right.

4:21

This has got to be right.

4:22

Next on the docket is 121125.

4:28

Uh one one four forest road.

4:32

Uh city some city comment before we make a motion.

4:36

Uh due to some newly received information for this proposal, uh ABR's we're recommending the ABR defer the case until January meeting so that administration can process it and understand that what was provided to us.

4:49

So I will would we would suggest for our law department to not hear the case tonight uh and defer it until the January meeting.

4:57

Okay.

5:00

Okay with that.

5:02

Sure.

5:02

I couldn't hear what you said.

5:06

The meeting that we had sent an email out that uh this case is actually going to be deferred until the January meeting.

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Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Board of Building Standards/ABR/Sign Review Meeting - December 11, 2025

The meeting on December 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City of Lakewood Auditorium addressed sign review and architectural review items. The board approved several applications with conditions, deferred others, and noted one withdrawal. Staff changes were also announced.

Discussion Items

  • Docket No. 12-106-25 – Wize Guyz (13609 Detroit Ave): Applicant proposed awning and window graphics. Board approved with a condition that the applicant submit drawings verifying the installed awning and window graphics as discussed at pre-review.
  • Docket No. 12-108-25 – CLE GLO CO (13318 Madison Ave): Applicant proposed vinyl window signage. No applicant contact; board deferred to allow the applicant to go through the EPR process and resubmit.
  • Docket No. 12-113-25 (R) – 1629 Hopkins Ave (Front Porch Renovation): Applicant proposed front porch renovation meeting the city's front porch standards. Board approved the project with noted colors (white and gold siding, roofing color).
  • Docket No. 12-114-25 (R) – 1114 Forest Rd (New Single-Family Home): Due to newly received information, the board deferred the case to the January 8, 2026 meeting to allow administration to process the updated information.
  • Docket No. 12-115-25 (R) – 1296 Cranford Ave (Porch Demolition & Rebuild): The applicant withdrew the proposal; no action taken.
  • Docket No. 12-116-25 (R) – 1477 Lakewood Ave (New Single-Family Home): Applicant Gary Platt presented an infill home with white and black siding, stone between driveway and house, and a landscape plan. After discussion on design details (e.g., lap siding size, monochromatic color, foundation finish), the board approved with a condition that the poured concrete foundation be smooth-faced (not stamped brick).

Key Outcomes

  • Approved: Wize Guyz (condition: submit drawings), 1629 Hopkins Ave, 1477 Lakewood Ave (condition: smooth concrete foundation).
  • Deferred: CLE GLO CO (to go through EPR), 1114 Forest Rd (to January 2026 meeting).
  • Withdrawn: 1296 Cranford Ave.
  • Staff Announcement: Planning staff member Sophia is transitioning to BCA; the planning department will be reduced to one staff person.
  • The meeting adjourned after the last item.

Meeting Transcript

Asked for from pre-review was the actual specials on the bottom and then just the wise guys in the window, which is what he has. Should we just you're all I've talked to Jeff before? He you're allowed to make a decision on this if you'd like to, with the condition that submit these drawings. Um I will say though, because this is already installed, uh he's not getting a building permit, so there's not really anything like holding us off. Um take with that what you may. I do know this time is challenging for him to get to as he's uh uh owner operator. So we'll just say condition submit drawing verifying installed. I'm good with that. Installed uh awning and window graphics. As discussed at pre-review. All right, can I get uh make a motion to second? I'll second. Aye. Um writer and gotcha. You guys are holding it in your hands. There we go. All right, well then there we are. Slipped a little one in there. What is this? Uh okay, docket number 1210825. Uh for uh let's see, Lily the Richard Cleveland Glowco applicant proposes vinyl windows signage. Is there anyone here for this project? I haven't had any interaction with this person. All right, should we just shift it to the back of the list or um if you'd like to um I would suggest a deferral just because we they applied because again they were they um were given a letter by Leslie that said that they needed to come into compliance, so they applied and probably thought that was all they had to do. Okay, um so I can have her reach out and say she needs to go through the EPR process. Okay, well, if there's been no contact, then make a motion to defer a second. Second. All those in favor? I don't I don't stamp and sign this guy, just put defer on here. Oop. All right, next is docket number 1211 25 for 1629 Hopkins Avenue. Uh proposed front porch renovation. This is another one we talked to the applicant. Um given the nature of this application, we didn't feel that it was necessary for them to come. Um it's after talking with Bill, it's it would fit our front porch standards. You all reviewed it at pre-review pretty thoroughly with the applicant, so um we didn't think there would be a lot of discussion around it. Um he did add that they made choices on the colors, which you can't see obviously, but it's this white and gold here for the siding, and then um this for the roofing. Um just to so you know this is our front porch standard and this is meeting those requirements. Can you go back to the picture of the house real quick? It's gonna be white and gold. Again, it's pretty washed out here, so just keep that in mind. I'm okay with it. We can approve it. All right, I make them uh get a second approve. Approved. Second. All those in favor? All right. All right. This has got to be right.

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