Board of Zoning Appeals
Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals
Monday, July 29, 2024
9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. EDT
601 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)
Cleveland City Hall, Room 514 (or watch on YouTube)
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a 5-member body responsible for hearing appeals from individuals who are requesting exceptions or variations from city ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements or from individuals who are questioning the appropriateness of orders made by city officials.
Board members
- Alanna Faith, chair
- Nina Holzer
- Priscila Rocha
- Arleesha Wilson
Liz Kukla, board secretary, and Maurice Ruelens, city planner, often attend these meetings.
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team
Since 2022, a council member annually denies a hot dog vendor's permit.
Starting soon!
08:29 AM Jul 29, 2024 CDT
Postponement/Withdrawals
Is starting with the people being confused
Postponement done
Next
Calling another case and another... living space addition
The contractor is trying to testify on behalf of the property owner.
Submission of a letter is requested after the Meeting.
History is read on the property in Ward 1
Chairperson Faith asked why the addition is being built..
The owner wants to age in her own home
LaRhonda Talton Morris is testifying for the city
This process is 5 years in the situation
Mr Sisamis is undergoing this according to Talton Morris because of the disapproval of council @KerryMcCormack1
People have been sent out to measure sidewalks and placement of the hot dog cart
But didn't read it
The Hot Dogs are supposed to be 100 ft from the structure
The Board asked about hours of operation..
Motion made to overrule this appeal..
Business owner spoke about the situation. This is the third year...
He can sell Hot Dogs
It is approved for 12 children but currently only has 5
The owner lives in the house as well.
She has partnered with the @salvationarmy and thelibrary
And other things
Suggested to postpone so the owner can get things straightened out
One month into September.
Board stated that the court reporter is online.
Now the people are required to spell their names
Their back is to camera
There are several different people for this matter.
Males
There will be 24 hour supervision.
There is no medical supervision
There will be 3 meals and 2 snacks
This has not been done, no contact with council or cdc
The picture shows the place intended there is a group home who's demographic is unknown
Witnesses are concerned about relatives in the area and decreased property values
A male spoke to his disapproval about the group home. He said that the neighbors look out for each other.
Another man who lives next door spoke. He has no problem with Veterans.
He served in the service. His mother is 100 years old.
Police response in the past has been frequent
Another man who lives across the street spoke
Her voice is broken with tears and is not audible until she spoke to the lack of vetting the people that would be in the home
She is sympathetic towards the veterans but doesn't support
Board asked LLC and their time owning the property.
Perryman said the company has only been in possession since May.
She is sympathetic to the feelings of the neighbors. But it is residential
No was the answer
More discussion about this issue
The LLC is leasing it for the operation of a group home
City planning spoke about cases of this situation.
Ariel Washington spoke online that a Meeting with the council and the rest of the people in the area is vital
Motion made to deny and passed...
This is not the first time that this has been before the board.
Parties are sworn in
This is a vacant lot
Again the audio is poor unfortunately
They are seeking an area variance
New member is appointed
Marcus Madison
Vacation talk....
At this point, the Meeting is adjourned!
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Until the next time....
Agency Information
Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a 5-member body responsible for hearing appeals from individuals who are requesting exceptions or variations for city ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements or from individuals who are questioning the appropriateness of orders made by city officials.
Find live streams of meetings here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandPlanningCommission/streams
