Thread by @Nick_Ventura11

Hi #Cleveland, I'll be live reporting today's Cleveland Landmarks Commission today, Nov. 14, 2024. This board is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. @CLEdocumenters @signalcleveland

This commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes. The commission also offers feedback on concept plans.

The agenda was shared with us via shareable link. I've provided the agenda.⤵️
planning.clevelandohio.gov/landmark/agend…

The meeting began officially at 9:06. There seemed to be people still coming in at 9:05, possibly late from the rain. They began with the preamble.

I've got my espresso in hand and am ready for this meeting!

1st on the agenda is Certificates of Appropriateness. 1st up is Case 24-088; Gordon Square Historic District CITY arts Peace Wall in Cleveland #5 – 4701 Detroit Avenue Mural. This is in Ward 3, Councilman Kerry McCormack
Project Representative: Tsipi Ben-Haim, CITYarts, Inc.

CityArts reaches out to all 50 states to create these murals. The mural will be 10ft by 36 ft.
- The commission said it could be graffitied. Hesitations were made for the placement. Commission voted to table. Motion was made. Motion passes.

Next up is Case 24-078 Ohio City Historic District (Tabled September 26, 2024). This is at 1828 Fulton Avenue & will be a Façade Rebuild.
Ward 3: Councilman Kerry McCormack
Project Representatives: Eugene Pallas, Owner. Window replacement / installation of division.

Motion was made to approve the reconstruction of the walls, seconded. Motion passes 7-0.

Next is Case 24-045: Ohio City Historic District (Tabled October 24, 2024) The Red Shed–West 32nd Street Renovation, Ward 3: Kerry McCormack
Project Representatives: Brad Nosan, Property Advisors; Michael O’Neill, Architect. Existing elevations also shown. 3rd option is preferred

More images of the roof / modifications of the building.

Motion and a second. Color condition was one item brought up. Motion passes, 7-1.

Next is Case 24-082: Gordon Square Historic District (Concept/Schematic Review completed October 10, 2024) 1401 West 75th Street, Rooftop Addition
Ward 15: Councilwoman Jenny Spencer
Project Representatives: JP Ptacek, Larsen Architects

Additional materials shown here, Chris Loeser said that he wants to see something that's there currently, *glassier.

Motion was made to approve as presented, seconded. Motion passes 7-1.

Next is Case 24-087: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Concept/Schematic Review completed October 24, 2024) 2038 West 29th Street Renovation
Ward 3: Councilman Kerry McCormack
Project Representatives: Westleigh Harper, Horton Harper Architects, Ltd.
Proposed site plan shown.

Some more changes to the building are shown here.

Motion was made w improvements & recommendations, seconded. Role was called and motion passes, 8-0

Next is Case 24-081: Ohio City Historic District (Concept/Schematic Review completed October 10, 2024) 1768 Fulton Road New Construction
Ward 3: Councilman Kerry McCormack
Project Representatives: Harold Smith, Contexture Design Studio

Some division w/ the location as well as the design arose when questions / comments came. It's a split approach right now.

Motion was made, seconded. motion passes unanimously.

Next is Case 23 & 101-102 (schematically): Ohio City Historic District (Concept/Schematic Review completed October 12, 2023) 2828 Clinton Avenue. We're hearing both.
Demolition Ward 3: Councilman Kerry McCormack
Project Representatives: Michael Christoff, Denver Brooker, Vocon.

The board has public comment and they requested that this area of land be preserved. It also commented on the new construction and concerns w/ citizens. They also received a comment from Malachi house that's in support. They also received a letter from Ohio City Inc. in support.

Motion was made in favor of demolition. Seconded. Motion passes.

Next under concept/schematic plans, Case 24-089 and Case 24-090: Clifton/West Boulevard Historic District Marion Seltzer School,1468 W 98th Street
Demo & New Const.
Ward 15: Jenny Spencer; Ward 11: Danny Kelly Project Representatives: Jeff Henderson, ThenDesign

@ThenDesignArch

1 public comment is not in support of the proposed wall tile color.

Back to Certificates of Appropriateness, Case 23-100: Ohio City Historic District (Previously Approved September 26, 2024) Bridgeworks – 2429 West Superior Viaduct, New Construction
Ward 3: Councilman Kerry McCormack
Project Representatives: Brandon Kline, Geis Companies

The commission is still struggling w the elevation. There is obviously some tension between Geis/Brandon Kline and the commission. This is the 7th time Geis has come thru the commission. Geis voted to table and come back at another meeting. Motion table passes unanimously.

Next on today's docket, NATIONAL REGISTER FOR HISTORIC PLACES NOMINATION OHIO HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD 12/4/2024, which is Calvary Presbyterian Church 7812 Euclid Avenue
Ward 6: Councilman Blaine A. Griffin, Motion was made, seconded. Motion passes unanimously

Finally a Cleveland Landmark Nomination;New Sardis Primitive Baptist Church(Former Kinsman Jewish Center)3474 East 147th Street.Ward 1:Councilman Joseph Jones-Motion was made to support, seconded.Motion passes.
Administrative reports:new staff member.Meeting adjourned at 1:47pm

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Meeting adjourned at 1:47pm. This concludes the Landmarks Commission meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec 12th, 2024. For more meeting coverage, check out .documenters.org