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Hi, I'm Keith and I'll be live-tweeting today's Monday, Feb 1, 2021, City of Cleveland's Board of Zoning Appeals
Meeting that will start soon at 9:30 AM for #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @NeighborUpCle

Cleveland's Board of Zoning Appeals can be accessed and watched here,

Today's agenda for Cleveland's Board of Zoning Appeal meeting can be seen here,

planning.clevelandohio.gov/bza/agenda/202…

The meeting has adjourned and a call to order has occurred.

Cleveland's board of zoning will review Premier Cleveland's, owner, proposal to change the use of existing single family residence to a two family residence with existing detached 2 car garage in an A1 One-Family Residential District. This is located in Ward 13.

Premier Cleveland is requesting this change via the "use variance" legal standard.

Jayme Bauer of the local neighborhood approves as long as the owner registers with the City's rental registry.

Kyle Reese, of Cleveland's City Planning Department, spoke to fellow employee Davenport who reviews this area of Cleveland and is supportive of this proposal.

Tim Donovan notes that there might be substantial changes to the property in order to meet approval and asks if they should wait until Building and Housing has reviewed the property.

Call-in-user-6 notes it doesn't make sense to delay this and motion in the expectations of the owners which include registering as a rental, being up to code, and having a lead test.

Board of Zoning has ratified 4116 Biddulph Rd.

Cle Board of Zoning reviews Tony Ciero proposal to change the use of existing single family residence to two family residence in a B1 Two-Family Residential District. 3420 W. 130th Street is located in ward 16.

Liz Kukla reviews the history of the property and does not find any pertinent information.

Tony Ciero is seeking this approval as it is required to sell the property, which was his childhood home that was converted to a double by his mother.

War 16 Councilman Brian Kazy supports this proposal.

Proposal variance No. 21-002 for Tony Ciero's property was approved.

Cle Board of Zoning reviews variances No. 21-003 submitted by Gus Kazak who proposes to change use of a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling in a B1 Two-Family Residential District. 1297 West 115th Street is in Ward 15.

This variance is being reviewed according to the use variance and area variance legal standards.

The owner Gus Kazek is seeking to turn it into 3 family dwelling after an appraisal noted its nonconformance. Mr. Kazek plans to pave and drain the parking once asphalt plants open in late March and early April.

The owner has a revised cite plan that details the parking lot pavement proposals.

Ward 15 Jenny Spencer is not there to provide commentary nor is a representative of the local development corporation. Mr. Kazek has provided a letter from a neighbor supporting this proposal.

Tim Donovan notes that historically Council members have opposed 3 family dwellings. He wonders, does the city have a policy about the future of such dwellings?

Call-in-user 5 assumes there would be such a position but does not know.

Kyle of Cleveland City Planning department notes the city supports a diversity of housing and dwelling styles. He notes that Neighborhood Planner Adam Davenport supports this variance approval.

Variance Calendar No. 21-003 has been granted to Gus Kazek for property 1297 West 115th Street in Ward 15.

Cle Board of Zoning reviews Variance proposal Calendar No. 21-005.

Hani and Samira Ziadeh propose to construct a new 50 unit multi-family building located on a parcel that is split zoned C2 General Retail Business District and B1 Two Family Residential District.

3120 Clark Ave is located in Ward 14.

Liz Kukula reviews a history of the property,

The legal standard is presented. Appellants are requesting a use variance and an area variance.

Nicole Boyer is a representative of the owners. The application is to secure the necessary zoning to move forward with the financing packaging to construct apartments on the site.

Architects Margaret Kavourias and Kevin Dreyfuss-Wells of RDL architecture firm involved in this project are reflecting on the nature parcels.

Carol Johnson would like to know if the parcels are consolidated.

Architect Kavourias notes they are not of this moment.
Architect Dreyfuss-Wells notes they will be once they reach that phase.

Carol Johnson is concerned about residents living on the first floor. She is worried about having too many individuals congregating on the first floor and the security of said individuals.

Tim Donovan asks who is the target audience for these units?

Nicole Boyer answers that the target audience is family general audience. They believe it will serve a wide variety of people be it single mothers, older individuals, and professionals who wish to live in the area.

Tim Donovan, "There are 50 units, how many are 2 bedrooms or more?

Nicole Boyer, "35% are 1 bedroom. On average roughly 21 unites or 40% have multi-occupant households."

Tim Donovan asks about the pocket park concept.

Nicole Boyer notes the pocket park is envisioned to be engaged by all residents.

Carol Johnson, "Will there be a management team on site?"

Nicole Boyer, "Yes, the community builders are owners as well as full-time management."

Sandy Smith is a member of the community and is pleased with the proposed drawings of the apartment complex. She takes issues with the lack of parking and appreciates the developers have experience with these kind of issues.

None-the-less, Sandy Smith asks, "Do the developers have a plan to address parking other the vague references?"

Ricardo replies and generally believes there is significant amount of parking available in the area.

Ward 14 council member Jasmine Santana @jsantanaward14 is not present to provide commentary.

Calendar No. 21-005 has been granted and will be ratified.

Variance proposal Calendar No. 20-196 is presented.
4161 W. 150th Street LLC., owner, proposes to erect 145 square foot pole sign in a General Industry Zoning District.

4161 West 150th Street is located in Ward 16.

Liz Kukla reviews the history of the property.

The legal standard is reviewed.

This application is requesting an area variance.

Dustin James is present to reflect on the project. The proposed sign will be 5 1/2 inches wider than the current one in place.

Adam Davenport and Melissa Miller believe they will be able to accomplish what they will need to do with their current sign, not the proposed one.

Ward 16 Council member Brian Kaz @kazy_brian comments on the history of the application & notes that it was previously delayed to provide the applicant time to interact with the community. Ward 16 Kaz states the applicant failed to do this & as such does not support the proposal.

A conversation reflecting over the nature of the sign occurs. They reflect on the description of the sign as a "pole." Another reflection leads the members to note that there is no submitted site plan that details the current sign is to code with respect to setback distance.

Alanna Faith asks, "Dustin, why did you fail to meet with Adam Davenport and the CDC? If we give you four (4) more weeks to meet with respective parties, can you do that?"

Dutin James, "I apologize we did not do that before and yes, we can."

Alanna notes that you need to meet with the members of the community. You need to explain to them what you are doing. Once you take out the old sign, you are installing a new sign that must meet the code.

Variance appeal Calendar No. 20-196 was voted and delayed by Cleveland Board of Zoning.

Cleveland Board of Zoning has moved on to reviewing Old Business, Requests for Affirmation, Requesting for Rehearing, and Miscellaneous.

The request for Rehearing Cal. No. 20-206 as requested by Secretary Donald Pit concerning the tear down of a building.

Tim Donovan notes that often when one thinks a building cannot be saved, in fact the building can be saved. He will go in with eyes wide open if hears the case.

After a brief review of what a rehearing involves, the Board of Zoning has decided to deny the request for a rehearing.

Meeting adjourned at ~11:30 a.m. This concludes the City of Cleveland's Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. The next Cleveland BOZ Appeals meeting is scheduled for Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 at 9:30 AM. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org.

Summary:

Today Mon, Feb 1, 2021 the City of Cleveland's Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting was held at 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM. The 5 member council reviewed five appeal variance proposals. 4 of the 5 appeals were approved: Calendar No. 21-001No. 21-002, No. 21-003, & No. 21-005.

The 5th appeal, Calendar No. 20-196, was delayed to allow the applicant more time to meet with community members and receive consent for their proposal.

BOZ members also reviewed old business and denied a rehearing.

To review the details of the 4 appeal variances discussed and approved and the 1 delayed review the agenda,

planning.clevelandohio.gov/bza/agenda/202…

If you would like to learn more about City of Cleveland's Board of Zoning appeals meeting process read about it here,

planning.clevelandohio.gov/bza/cpc.html

Additionally, check out Documenter @dmcbillion. He live-tweeted today’s @CleCityCouncil Health & Human Services Committee, which happened at the same time as the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. Read about out what happened here,

https://twitter.com/dmcbillion/status/1356244288259166210?s=20

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