City Planning Commission

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Roll call … there is a quorum so the meeting will proceed.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The minutes of the last meeting were just approved.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Chairwoman Lillian Kurt will proceed with the Zoning Map Amendments, Ordinance No. xxx-2022 which effects land north and south of Lorain Ave. between 150th and the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Xavier Bay, City Planner uses a “road show” to show each of the affected areas and proposed new districts.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Councilman Charles Slife responds to the proposed new zoning presented by Bay explaining the need to revitalize the area with retail and rail.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters There are no public comments or community members who have questions or concerns regarding the proposed zoning changes along West 150th - the Ordinance was approved by the council members.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The road show continues with a Conditional Use Permit in a pedestrian retail overlay district presented by city staff planner, Shannon Leonard. The space was a funeral home and will be zoned for an event space with rental options.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Today’s agenda is full view it here https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/schedule.php.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Zach Cooper (retired vet) speaks on some of the purposes of the conditional use permit which include parking convenience and a long-term goal of assisting other veterans who are transitioning out of service.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Councilman Charles Slife requests explanation of what constitutes “institutional use”. City Planner Leonard states entertainment use rises to the level of institutional use in accordance with local zoning laws.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters There are no public comments, but there are questions from council members specifically on how amount of parking and number of exits - City Planner Leonard gives explanation.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Council members approve the conditional use permit.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The road show continues with Mary Elliot, property owner of lots at 4501 - 4511 Clinton Ave. Elliot proposes “Lot Consolidation Splits” to convert townhouses to condos.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Commissioner August Fluker moves to approve the lot split as presented, which was seconded, the approved by the council members.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The road show moves to the Euclid Corridor with proposed redesign of Kalina Home which is represented by Matt Kalina. The proposal will provide transitional housing for people facing a traumatic event. The goal is to provide a community and assist with social services.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Greg Ernst, member of the AODK architect team explains the features of the redesign.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Commissioner Fluker inquires about sources of financing - Matt Kalina explains potential sources include donations from the 501(c)(3) that supports the project and tax credits.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Commissioner Diane Downing asks for additional design review which is approved.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The road show rides to the Cole Eye Institute expansion which is presented by Bryan Wahl and Jack Kong with the Cleveland Clinic located along 105th and Euclid Ave.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Cleveland Clinic representative, Chris Meske provides a response to the Commission’s prior request on how the new proposed eye clinic will have a design consistent with what’s already in the area.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Cleveland Clinic reps continues with design features which includes benches, bike racks, garden space, landscaping, expanded loading dock, pencil lighting, signage, and interior/exterior building renovation that will assist eye clinic clients.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Btw, the Euclid Corridor Design Review Committee meets at 8:00 am on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at The Agora Building located at 5000 Euclid Ave.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters There are no public comments, so there was a motion to approve the ordinance which was approved by the council members.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The road show runs into a speed bump that drops off chairwoman Lillian who leaves the meeting and Commission member Fluker takes over the meeting.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The road show pulls up in Midtown with a proposal to demolish the Stern Building and replace it with new construction of the Midtown Collaboration.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Representatives for the Midtown project along E. 66th and Euclid present photos with explanations of the 2-story existing structure and design features of the proposed Midtown Collaboration Center.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The Midtown project proposal includes social grove, music studio, public plaza, art garden, bike nodes, parking garage, outdoor table/chairs/benches - Neighbors include Cleveland Foundation HQ and Future Midtown Civic Center.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Commissioner Fluker receives motion to approve the design which then council members approve - with a second approval provided for item #31 which related to street lighting.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The meeting rides to Mandatory Referrals - Ordinance No. 1144-2022 for the Superior Midway capital projects that will install a bike paths. Estimated cost is $22m and expected completion date is October 2026. The ordinance was presented by City Planner, Calley Mersmann.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The meeting hop scotches over to Ordinance 1201-2022 the Lorain Midway capital project which has an estimated cost of $30m. The next step of this project is to prepare to request funding by grants. The council members approved the ordinance.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The meeting continues with Ordinance No. 1212-2022 which proposes sell of a residential facility from the city of Cleveland to Mr. Spear. The ordinance was presented by Susanne DeGennaro, and approved by the council members.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Heading to the end of the road with Administrative Approvals which were approved by the Commission members.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The end but time for “goals” presented by City Planner, Shannan Leonard. Note that the Cleveland City Planning Commission is responsible for preparing plans to guide development and improvements of the city and its neighborhoods. Here’s the website https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/schedule.php

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters City Planning Commission deign committees include Southeast, Downtown/Flats, East, Euclid Corridor, Far West, Near West, Northeast. Each committee has bi-monthly meetings - see the Commission’s website for past, current, and future information.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Proposed changes to city neighborhoods, streets, buildings, etc. by the Commission will be posted to their website this afternoon and open for public comment for 30 days.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Questions and comments on proposed changes by the City Planning Commission can be submitted to cityplanning@clevelandohio.gov

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Adam Davenport presents the Director’s Report to provide a clear structure for committee members and to train and allow new leadership at the Chair level - starting with starting with Term Limits, Attendance then explaining the public comment process.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Council member Charles Slife responds to Davenport’s presentation that they have heard for a long-time that changes to the Commission are needed - vice chair Fluker agreed and Anthony recommends explainer videos.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The meeting has been ending for a while but I think this is really it as Marka Fields presents the Director’s Report.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The Cleveland City Planning Commission started at 9:00 a.m. and Vice chair Fluker adjourned the meeting and 11:50 am. Dueces!

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Today’s road show has ended. Do you have any questions? Think we got something wrong? Send your inquiries on the meeting or tweets to cledocumenters@gmail.com