Board of Zoning Appeals
Cleveland Board of Zoning AppealsCleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)
Remote, Room 516
Under the conditions specified by law, the Board of Zoning Appeals will be conducting virtual meetings in a limited capacity using the WebEx Platform. This will include limited agenda items to initiate the process to ensure we can appropriately evaluate the process.
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team
Zoning variance granted for Woodhill Homes project; new W. 25th St. restaurant proposed
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08:26 AM Mar 22, 2021 CDT
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Role call confirms all members (Chairperson Carol A. Johnson, Tim Donovan, Myrline Barnes, Kelley Britt, Alanna Faith) present
First case involves building on West 25th, owner desires it to be converted into restaurant.
Owner explains plan for moving forward, including interior and parking specifications
Chairperson Johnson notes objection to parking plan from a neighbor
Next hearing: new apartment complex seeking construction approval
Owners sworn in, property manager begins construction plan presentation
Marka Fields, Chief City Planner of Cleveland City Planning Commission, expresses support for construction project.
Next hearing: owner wishes to convert building to warehouse in residential district
Property owner describes past use of building for storage, as well as future plans
Chief City Planner Fields expresses support for plan, but requests additional discussion; sentiment echoed by another City Planning Commission member
Board member Ruelens says he likes the plan, but requests more planning details
Board moves to postpone in order for property owner to gather more details
Board approves postponing of hearing in order for poperty owner to gather more details
Next hearing: lakefront residential property owner requesting exemption from specific zoning restrictions
Council Member Spencer describes process, cites written approval from neighboring residents
Next hearing: property owner requesting permit to building 28 space parking lot, requires exemption from current zoning restrictions
Property owner describes situation, cites pandemic as delay for construction, and is reapplying for previously approved exemption
Objection involves tree near property line, property owner vows to address any legitimate issues with landscaping
Chair Member Britt moves to approve, motion is seconded and passes unanimously
Next hearing dismissed due to absence of participants. Chairperson Johnson predicts that owner will claim they never received letter notifying them of hearing
Meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m. This concludes the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 5th, 2021. For more meeting coverage, check out http://documenters.org.
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Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a 5-member body responsible for hearing appeals from individuals who are requesting exceptions or variations for city ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements or from individuals who are questioning the appropriateness of orders made by city officials.
Find live streams of meetings here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandPlanningCommission/streams