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. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 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. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness the commission reviews building and demolition permits for Designated Cleveland Landmarks and Districts. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Local Design Review Committees act as advisory committees to the Landmarks Commission within designated historic districts. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The Preamble is read throughly, followed by the meeting rules and procedures. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Following the roll being called of Certificates of appropriateness. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland First being discussed is Case 24-083. This case is about the Syrian Cultural Garden located at 1191 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The issue presented is that there is a crack that was discovered in April, in the center arch at the garden. I have attached a photo of the arch. It is circled. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland After receiving the options of various engineers, the suggestion and request is to have the central arch and the two ornamented shoulders replaced. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is said that if this project was to move forward, the material used to repair the arch, would either exactly or closely, match the material used on the rest of the arch. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland James Cramer suggests that a more durable material be used, something more sturdy than sandstone. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland There is a motion to approve as presented. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Case 24-083 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is Case 24-081. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This presentation is of a duplex home. The presentation is titled “Fulton Duplex Home Development”. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The duplex is located at 1768 Fulton Road. The presenter is Harold Smith. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland To my understanding, the request of the presenter(s) is to be permitted to build the duplex home in a vacant lot where another home once existed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Commission member Michele Anderson does not support this project outline and/or proposal. Anderson does not agree with certain aspects of the proposal, one being the modern look of this home. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The presenter, Harold Smith, is given the instruction to develop this project to better blend with the community it will stand in, and to bring it back in the future. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is Case 24-082. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The structure is located at 1404 West 75th Street. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The proposal of this case is to renovate the structure to prevent water and other pollutants and/or remnants of weather from entering and destroying the structure. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland On October 2, 2024 this proposal went to design review. Committee members discussed appearance and color of proposed materials, simplification, and more a background feature of the building and matching the existing color palette on the building with the new/modern materials.

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland While the commission is not opposed to the proposal, more information is requested such as more details on the site. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland An example of “more information” is the commission members wanting to know more of the expense of the damage, how long it has been this way, where the damage begins, and what it would take to fully solve the problem. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Following other discussion on future plans and events, this meeting adjourns. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As always, thank you for tuning in! Have a successful remainder of the week and see you next time! #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland