Landmarks Commission

Development

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. EST

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

Live reporting by Nicholas Ventura

Demolition to clear the way for more development in Hingetown.

Nick Ventura

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

12:49 PM Nov 14, 2024 CST

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 2/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 3/27

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

planning.clevelandohio.gov/landmark/agend…

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 4/27

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!

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 5/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 6/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 7/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 8/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 9/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 10/27

More images of the roof / modifications of the building. Motion and a second. Color condition was one item brought up. Motion passes, 7-1.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 11/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 12/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 13/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 14/27

Some more changes to the building are shown here. Motion was made w improvements & recommendations, seconded. Role was called and motion passes, 8-0

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 15/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 16/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 17/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 18/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 19/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 20/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 21/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 22/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 23/27

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.

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 24/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 25/27

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

Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 26/27

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Nick Ventura @Nick_Ventura11 27/27

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

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Agency Information

Cleveland Landmarks Commission

planning.city.cleveland.oh.us

(216) 664-2532

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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.