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Lakewood Board of Building Standards and Architectural Review Meeting - September 10, 2026

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, September 10, 2026
BodyLakewood, Ohio
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, September 10, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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All right, I'd like to call to order the September 10th meeting of the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Board.

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Uh can we please have the roll?

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Uh Ms.

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Colin Plessner.

0:12

Here.

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Mr.

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Agarberry?

0:14

Yep.

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Ms.

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Montonis.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Stevenson.

0:16

Here.

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Mr.

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Slaughterbeck.

0:18

Present.

0:21

Next up is to approve the minutes of the August 13th, 2026 meeting.

0:25

Does anyone have any comments or corrections?

0:30

No.

0:31

Make a motion to approve.

0:32

Can I get a second?

0:33

Second.

0:34

All those in favor?

0:41

We get the opening remarks, please.

0:43

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

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The purpose of the architectural board review is to protect the value, appearance, and use of property when 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.

0:58

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.

1:08

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 you please keep your comments within five minutes to allow everyone an opportunity to comment.

1:19

Questions and comments should be directed to the chair.

1:21

We'll compile them and provide them to the applicant for discussion after everyone has had the chance to speak.

1:25

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

1:44

First up, docket number 098526 for 15701 Detroit Avenue, decent shape.

1:52

This item was summary approved with no conditions.

1:57

Can I get a second?

1:58

Second.

1:59

All those in favor?

2:08

Docket number 098626 for 1600 Detroit, Lakewood Detroit LLC.

2:16

Um I will make a motion to approve with the condition that any additional window signage must be approved by this board uh prior to installation.

2:28

Can I get a second?

2:29

Second.

2:30

All those in favor?

2:50

Uh this was summary approved with no condition, so I'll make a motion to approve.

2:54

Can I get a second?

2:55

Second.

2:56

All those in favor?

2:57

Hi.

3:10

Um this was also summary approved, and I'm gonna add a condition just that the there is no opaque background behind the text that everything is transparent except for the lettering.

3:25

Can I?

3:26

Okay, perfect.

3:27

Thank you.

3:28

Um can I get a second?

3:30

Second.

3:31

All those in favor?

3:54

Moving on to old business sign review, a docket number 08726 for 1392 Bonnie View, Rock House, Barbershop, and Shave Parlor.

4:05

Hi.

4:05

Uh as we talked about last week, the applicant wasn't gonna be able to be here this week for this as he's from out of town.

4:11

Uh he does send an updated drawing um and told me the measurements of of what he's proposing.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Signage█████████████████████████████████████████████48%
Architectural Board of Review███████████████████████24%
Building Codes███████████12%
Cannabis Regulation██████████11%
Procedural████4%
Public Engagement█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Lakewood Board of Building Standards and Architectural Review Meeting - September 10, 2026

The Board of Building Standards, Architectural Board of Review, and Sign Review Board met on September 10, 2026, to consider several sign permits, architectural modifications, and an appeal. The meeting included approvals, deferrals, and clarifications of prior decisions.

Consent Calendar

  • Docket 098526 (15701 Detroit Avenue): Summary approved with no conditions.
  • Docket 098626 (1600 Detroit, Lakewood Detroit LLC): Approved with condition that any additional window signage must be approved by the board prior to installation.
  • Summary approved items (additional): Two other items were summary approved with conditions (one requiring no opaque background behind text).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Ryan Brady (Brady Signs) and Kate Oles (The Forest Dispensary) presented revised plans for 18605 Detroit Avenue, addressing board feedback on signage size and placement.
  • McKenzie Lush (Numa Pilates Studio) requested a background color change for an existing blade sign at 15112 Detroit Avenue.
  • Connor Kylander (owner of 1571 Madison Avenue) sought approval to modify previously approved awnings, citing budget and maintenance concerns.
  • Paul Began (adjacent building owner) urged the board to uphold the original awning approval for 1571 Madison, stating it adds character to the street.
  • Others: No additional public comments were recorded for most agenda items.

Discussion Items

  • Old Business – Sign Review (Docket 08726, 1392 Bonnie View, Rock House Barbershop): Approved with conditions that the wall sign fit proportionately within the existing sign band’s trim and be centered, and that the window graphic not exceed 5 by 2 feet.
  • Old Business – Architectural Review (Docket 08826, 864 Beach Road): Tabled at the applicant’s request (second deferral).
  • Board of Building Standards Appeal (Docket 087826, 17517 Hilliard Road): The board clarified its prior denial, stating that taping the fanfold seams provides an adequate weather-resistive barrier and that removing existing siding would be an undue hardship. No new vote was taken.
  • New Business – Sign Review (Docket 098326, 18605 Detroit, The Forest Dispensary): Deferred for revisions after board concerns about excessive square footage, sign proportions, and the use of painted building areas as signage.
  • New Business – Sign Review (Docket 098826, 15112 Detroit, Horizon Education Center): Approved as presented for a freestanding monument sign.
  • New Business – Sign Review (Docket 098826, 15112 Detroit, Numa Pilates Studio): Approved with condition that the blade sign background remain black to comply with the building’s comprehensive sign plan.
  • Architectural Review (1571 Madison Avenue, Lakewood Dental Associates): Deferred after board found the proposed single awning insufficient to restore architectural definition; applicant asked to consult with architect and return with alternatives.
  • Architectural Review (New front porch covering, applicant not present): Approved as presented, with the board noting quality materials (copper detailing) and improved entry dimension.

Key Outcomes

  • Approvals: Dockets 098526, 098626 (with condition), 08726 (with conditions), 098826 (two approvals: one as presented, one with condition), and the front porch covering.
  • Deferrals/Tabled: Dockets 08826 (tabled), 098326 (deferred), and the 1571 Madison Avenue item (deferred).
  • Clarification: For 17517 Hilliard Road, the board clarified the path to compliance (tape fanfold seams or follow original adjudication).
  • Votes: All approvals and deferrals were unanimous (motions carried with aye votes from all board members present).

Meeting Transcript

All right, I'd like to call to order the September 10th meeting of the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Board. Uh can we please have the roll? Uh Ms. Colin Plessner. Here. Mr. Agarberry? Yep. Ms. Montonis. Here. Mr. Stevenson. Here. Mr. Slaughterbeck. Present. Next up is to approve the minutes of the August 13th, 2026 meeting. Does anyone have any comments or corrections? No. Make a motion to approve. Can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? We get the opening remarks, please. Welcome to the Board of Building Standards Architectural Board of Review Sign Review Board. The purpose of the architectural board 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 you please keep your comments within five minutes to allow everyone an opportunity to comment. Questions and comments should be directed to the chair. We'll 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 Reviews Sign Review Board. First up, docket number 098526 for 15701 Detroit Avenue, decent shape. This item was summary approved with no conditions. Can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Docket number 098626 for 1600 Detroit, Lakewood Detroit LLC. Um I will make a motion to approve with the condition that any additional window signage must be approved by this board uh prior to installation. Can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Uh this was summary approved with no condition, so I'll make a motion to approve. Can I get a second? Second. All those in favor? Hi. Um this was also summary approved, and I'm gonna add a condition just that the there is no opaque background behind the text that everything is transparent except for the lettering.

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