Landmarks Commission

Development

Thursday, May 23, 2024
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. EDT

601 Lakeside Ave E Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

Cleveland City Hall, Room 514 (or watch on YouTube)

The Cleveland Landmarks Commission is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. Cleveland City Council approves the designations.

The commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes.

Through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness the commission reviews building and demolition permits for Designated Cleveland Landmarks and Districts.

The commission also offers feedback on concept plans, but it does not formally approve or disapprove them at that stage.

Local Design Review Committees act as advisory committees to the Landmarks Commission within designated historic districts.

NOTE: This meeting could run as long as 3 hours, and because the commission has been holding hybrid meetings – with some people at City Hall and others joining via WebEx – you may have a better time hearing and viewing all meeting participants in person.

Commission members:

Michele Anderson
Mark Duluk
Chris Loeser
Joyce Pan Huang, Director of City Planning
Allan Dreyer
Robert S. Strickland, Vice Chair
Raymond Tarasuck, Jr.
Julie Trott, Chair
Deborah A. Gray, Ward 4 Council Member
Michael Sanbury
Regennia Williams

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Lena Anglin

2-week art exhibit planned for Tremont's Lincoln Park

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Live reporting by Nicholas Ventura

Commissioners hear residential window policy

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11

Hi #Cleveland, I'll be live tweeting today's Cleveland Landmarks Commission today, May 23, 2024. This board is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. @CLEdocumenters @signalcleveland

03:31 PM May 23, 2024 CDT

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 2/16

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Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 3/16

My internet went out at the very ending of the meeting. Luckily, I make notes of every meeting. Meeting officially commenced at 9:02 am. 1st up on today's agenda is Case 24-040: East Boulevard Historic District 1154 East 99th Street Renovation.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 4/16

This is the general footprint for the project.
Motion was made to approve as presented. Onto the next item

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 5/16

The next item on the agenda is Case 24-041: East Boulevard Historic District 867 East Boulevard Roof Replacement. It sounds like they're keeping all the led glass. The goal here is to do the house exactly the same way the garage is; as pictured.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 6/16

It certainly sounded like some confusion on the window type, and the presenter/presentation. The commission had trouble following along. The commission recommended closer photos, and this was tabled until additional info is reschedule a hearing. Motion was made, and it was tabled

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 7/16

The next item on the agenda is Case 24-042: Clifton/West Boulevard Historic District 3592 West Boulevard Windows and Siding Installation. Amanda Sanchioni and Aaron Petz spoke on this matter. Aaron is the artist behind the mural.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 8/16

Shown is the concept and a few renderings of how it'll be conceived. Surface prep has to be in line with the paint. Roll was called & this motion passed unanimously.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 9/16

This concludes CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS. Onto CONCEPT PLANS; 1st here is Case 24-044: Tremont Historic District Midnight Art Forum Complex – 1277 Kenilworth Avenue Temporary Structural Art Installation. David Biro was the presenter.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 10/16

It's about 3 full size tennis courts side by side in size. Also shown are 3D renderings. This is a 14 day installation. Donna Grigonis from Tremont West spoke and she liked the ambition. She also said if there's a way to put this up for a little longer, she'd be happy!

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 11/16

The power would be streamed by 2 runs of power, the box is in the middle; The 10 gauge extension cord would on the ground via plastic cabelling passthrough. Questions were raised about random people plugging in something & blasting the area.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 12/16

David Boro responded with saying they'd just get law enforcement involved.
Moving onto Case 24-045: Ohio City Historic District The Red Shed – West 32nd Street Renovation. Brad Nosan saidby zoning it to local retail; they're envisioning an all day cafe, with the park there.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 13/16

This shows a hypothetical coffee shop, keeping everything they can in the space. VelloBelle would be the proprietor. The community doesn't like the roof line extending on the original roof.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 14/16

The next concept under concept plans, which is the last item, is Case 24-046:Lorain Avenue Historic District Market House–2621 LorainAvenueRenovation and Addition. Renovation of the existing structure is the main idea. Westleigh Harper was the speaker, of Horton Harper Architects

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 15/16

Onto reports, under today's agenda, Landmarks CommissionPolicyAdoption. This is regarding residential window repair and replacement policy. The board has problems with people using lead as an excuse. Last on the agenda is meeting minute approvals. There was no discussion here.🤣

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 16/16

The Landmarks Commission adjourned at 11:56 pm.
Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send inquires on the meeting or these tweets to @Cledocumenters. Or email us at Cledocumenters@gmail.com

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Agency Information

Cleveland Landmarks Commission

planning.city.cleveland.oh.us

(216) 664-2532

See Documenters reporting

The Landmarks Commission is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. The Commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes. Through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness the Commission reviews building and demolition permits for Designated Cleveland Landmarks and Districts. Local Design Review Committees act as advisory committees to the Landmarks Commission within designated historic districts.