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Lakewood Architectural Board and Sign Review Board Meeting - March 12, 2026

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, March 12, 2026
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, March 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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Standards architectural board of review and sign review board.

0:03

Uh could we have the roll, please?

0:06

Ms.

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Cohen Plessner?

0:07

Here.

0:08

Mr.

0:08

Slaughterbeck?

0:09

Here.

0:09

Ms.

0:09

Matonas?

0:10

Here.

0:11

And Mr.

0:11

Stevenson and Mr.

0:12

Eggaberry are not in attendance tonight, but we do have a quorum.

0:18

Next up is approving the minutes from the February 12th meeting.

0:21

Are there any comments or corrections?

0:26

I will make a motion to approve.

0:28

Can I get a second?

0:30

Second.

0:31

All those in favor?

0:33

Aye.

0:33

Aye.

0:34

Aye.

0:37

We have the opening remarks, please.

0:43

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

0:47

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

0:53

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

0:58

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

1:01

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.

1:07

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

1:12

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

1:20

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.

2:04

Second.

2:04

All those in favor?

2:06

Aye.

2:06

Aye.

2:07

Aye.

2:13

Docket number 032326 for 14718 Detroit Road, speed trap racing.

2:25

I will make a motion to approve with the condition that an updated rear elevation is submitted with a wall sign not to exceed 16 feet in length and updated signage on the door.

2:39

Can I get a second?

2:40

Second.

2:41

All those in favor?

2:42

Aye.

2:43

Aye.

2:44

Aye.

2:55

Bring on the butter.

2:58

I will um make a motion to approve with the condition that any window signage will be submitted separately for approval.

3:08

And I get a second.

3:09

Second.

3:10

All those in favor?

3:12

Aye.

3:13

Aye.

3:13

Aye.

3:22

Docket number 032526 for 14869 Detroit Avenue ATT.

3:28

I will make a motion to approve with the conditions that any additional winded window signage will be approved by this board prior to installation, and that the window square footage will be submitted to the board secretary admin for administrative approval.

3:44

Can I get a second?

3:46

Second.

3:46

All those in favor?

3:48

Aye.

3:48

Aye.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Building Codes█████████████████████████████████████████████72%
Signage█████8%
Procedural████6%
Engineering And Infrastructure███5%
Arts And Culture███4%
Accessibility███4%
Affordable Housing█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Board Meeting - March 12, 2026

The Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Board met on March 12, 2026, at 10:45 AM. The board approved minutes from February 12, 2026, and considered multiple dockets including new construction, additions, signage, and front porch enclosures. Several items were approved with conditions, and two were tabled.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes: Unanimously approved from February 12, 2026.
  • Docket 032326 for 14718 Detroit Road (Speed Trap Racing): Approved with a condition that an updated rear elevation be submitted and wall sign not exceed 16 feet in length, and updated signage on the door.
  • Docket 032426 for "Bring on the Butter": Approved with a condition that any window signage be submitted separately for approval.
  • Docket 032526 for 14869 Detroit Avenue (ATT): Approved with conditions that any additional window signage be approved by the board prior to installation and that window square footage be submitted for administrative approval.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public offered comments on any agenda items.

Discussion Items

  • Docket 09725 for 11730 Detroit Avenue (North Coast Apartments): Tabled at the applicant's request.
  • Docket 010726 for 15501 Madison Avenue (Vital Pilates and Wellness): Presented with updates to elevations, arch symmetry, window adjustments, raised light fixtures, and a landscape plan. Board members expressed satisfaction with changes, and the item was approved as presented.
  • Docket 021626 for 1374 West 117th Street (Norton Industries): Tabled at the applicant's request to investigate masonry repairs.
  • Docket 021826 for 1337 Edenola (Bennett Builders): Presented revisions after previous meeting feedback, including a dormer over the garage, increased massing in the center portion, and added trim detail. Board complimented the improvements; approved as presented.
  • Docket 115021 for 17801 Detroit (Beck Center for the Arts): Return for modifications. Landscape architect Jamie Schwartzberg presented donor furnishings, benches, and removal of a stage for cost concerns. Board found the modifications aligned with original approval and approved as presented.
  • Docket 032026 for 13326 Madison Avenue (Tabitha in Motion): Sign review discussion. The applicant proposed a hanging sign with a battery-operated light strip. Board had questions about sign placement and illumination. Motion to defer until additional information (updated elevations and light strip details) is submitted passed.
  • Docket 032626 for 1285 St. Charles (Front Porch Enclosure): Applicant presented changes including adding a column, railings on both sides, brick base, and widened stairs. Board clarified that approval is based on the elevation drawing, not the AI rendering. Approved with condition referencing sheet eight two.
  • Lakewood Seventh-day Adventist Church Addition (Architect Michael Horton): Proposed a new entry, ADA accessibility, and screening for dumpster. Board praised the design but requested a dumpster enclosure. Applicant asked for administrative approval of the enclosure to avoid delaying the project. Approved with condition that a dumpster enclosure or screening be submitted for administrative approval.
  • Docket 032926 for Marlowe Avenue (Marlowe Park Townhomes): Frank Camardo presented modifications to previously approved plan, including moving buildings closer to the street, adding a brick privacy wall, and staggered building placement. Board discussed window alignment, roof continuity, and materials. Approved with conditions: exterior light fixtures submitted for administrative approval, Madison building windows to include Rolox hills and soldier course headers, and approval based on elevations not renderings.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to approve minutes: Passed unanimously.
  • Motion to approve docket 032326: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve docket 032426: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve docket 032526: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to table docket 09725: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve docket 010726: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to table docket 021626: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve docket 021826: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve docket 115021: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to defer docket 032026: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve docket 032626 with condition: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve Seventh-day Adventist Church addition with condition: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve docket 032926 with conditions: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to adjourn: Passed (3-0).

Meeting Transcript

Standards architectural board of review and sign review board. Uh could we have the roll, please? Ms. Cohen Plessner? Here. Mr. Slaughterbeck? Here. Ms. Matonas? Here. And Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Eggaberry are not in attendance tonight, but we do have a quorum. Next up is approving the minutes from the February 12th meeting. Are there any comments or corrections? I will make a motion to approve. Can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. We have the 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 property 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 if you please 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. Second. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Docket number 032326 for 14718 Detroit Road, speed trap racing. I will make a motion to approve with the condition that an updated rear elevation is submitted with a wall sign not to exceed 16 feet in length and updated signage on the door. Can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Bring on the butter. I will um make a motion to approve with the condition that any window signage will be submitted separately for approval. And I get a second. Second. All those in favor?

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