Sherwin-Williams HQ project advances; group home in Ward 2 is approved
Hey folks! Alicia here. This is the twitter-feed for the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting that took place Monday at 9:30am. This twitter coverage is brought to you by #CLEDocumenters
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11:15 AM Nov 16, 2021 CST
You can view this meeting on the City Planning Commission’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8ql0Jrhm_pYIR1OLY68bw
The meeting began on time. The preamble was read, followed by roll call. It’s noted that council member Hairston is present to give comment on a case.
The first two cases are separate but closely related cases involving the design and construction of the new Sherwin-Williams Headquarters campus.
Tim Muckley presented the reasons for the variance requests on behalf of Sherwin Williams for Cases 21-170, and 21-171. Sherwin has been working closely with various downtown design and planning entities to develop their design. https://t.co/JZLad2f7Bv
After Muckley finished his presentation, Donald Petit followed with a summary from these committees:
👉joint committee of the Downtown Flats Design Review Committee,
👉Historic Warehouse District Design Review Committee,
👉joint commission of the City Planning Commission,
👉Cleveland Landmarks Commission.
These committees approved Sherwin Williams conceptual plan July 20th, and approved the design plans sept 14th. Committee suggestions to be included in Sherwin’s final revisions. Nov 30th - final approval expected.
Committees support the project, and have no objections to variance requests proposed by Sherwin Williams.
Director of City Planning, Freddy Collier, speaks next. He notes that the vertical development (as opposed to mid-rise development) proposed in this project meets the city’s goals. The variances asks for by Sherwin are moving us towards our goals, not away from them.
Project also provides opportunities for future mixed-use development, especially on St. Clair and West 6th. say Director. “We want people to live AND work downtown.”
According to the most recent census, Cleveland’s downtown population grew over 40% since the previous census. Me: whoaaaa.😮 Sherwin Williams will add another 3,000+ to that growth.
Timeline for construction? Asks board member. First occupancy by the end of 2024, says Rep.
Board is satisfied and a motion to approve Sherwin Williams proposed variances is granted.
The next case is 21-177, regarding 18403 Euclid Ave. It has been moved up in the queue out of courtesy for council member Hairston, who is speaking on the case.
Glass Academy, a childcare center, is requesting variances in order to erect a 6ft chain link fence around the property. They’ve discovered needles, condoms, etc. on their property and are concerned about child safety.
Hairston spoke briefly in support of the owners A motion to approve the variances is granted.
Case 21-163 at 2276 W 6th St. is next. A developer is seeking variances in the construction of a town home in the Tremont area. Variances approved.
Case 21-169 at 2097 W 26th St. is next. This case involves replacing an old shed on a empty. Variance is approved.
Case 21-172 at 5606 Tillman Ave was up next. The developer was requesting variance for a front loading garage on Tillman, which was denied. City planning was not in favor as it was out of character with the rest of Tillman Ave.
Case 21-098 at 13001 Dove Ave was up next. The appellant withdrew his case after the Board informed him variances were not needed.
Case No. 21-130 at 10404 Harvard Ave. requested variances for a new assisted living facility. Variances granted. The meeting wrapped up at the 2 hour and 23 minute mark, ending at 11:23. This concludes my coverage, folks. Until next time. 👋🐰
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