April 29, 20169 yr It seems there will be a change with the Lebron wall banner soon. Not sure if it will remain Cavs specific or maybe something in preparation for the RNC. Should be on the CPC next week. Of course I continue to hope for the day it won't be possible to use that space for a banner as a new building will be in it's place.
April 29, 20169 yr ^ Maybe it'll be a giant "We're moving!" sign, with details on where we'll be able to find their new location :-D
May 3, 20169 yr Author Here's an interesting adaptive re-use in Old Brooklyn.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldh_f5N0Efc http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2016/crr05-09-2016.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals MAY 9, 2016 9:30 Calendar No. 16-062: 4815 Broadview Rd. Ward 13 Kevin J. Kelley 12 Notices Swedenborgian Church of Greater Cleveland, owner, proposes to change use from church to accounting office in a C1 Multi-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 2 | P a g e 1. Section 337.08 which states that accounting office is not a permitted use in a Multi-Family Residential District but first permitted in a Local Retail Business District if not exceeding 5 persons at any one time. 2. Section 352.08 through 352.12 which state that an 8 foot wide landscaped transition strip providing 75% year round opacity is required in the rear of the property abutting a TwoFamily Residential District. A six foot wide landscaped transition strip providing 50% year round opacity is required along sides of property abutting Multi-Family Residential District. A six foot wide frontage strip providing 50% year round opacity is required where parking lot abuts street. A landscaping plan is required and none is proposed. 3. Section 357.14(a)(1) which states that parking is not permitted in established front setback building line on Broadview Road. (Filed April 5, 2016) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 3, 20169 yr Here's an interesting adaptive re-use in Old Brooklyn.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldh_f5N0Efc http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2016/crr05-09-2016.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals MAY 9, 2016 9:30 Calendar No. 16-062: 4815 Broadview Rd. Ward 13 Kevin J. Kelley 12 Notices Swedenborgian Church of Greater Cleveland, owner, proposes to change use from church to accounting office in a C1 Multi-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 2 | P a g e 1. Section 337.08 which states that accounting office is not a permitted use in a Multi-Family Residential District but first permitted in a Local Retail Business District if not exceeding 5 persons at any one time. 2. Section 352.08 through 352.12 which state that an 8 foot wide landscaped transition strip providing 75% year round opacity is required in the rear of the property abutting a TwoFamily Residential District. A six foot wide landscaped transition strip providing 50% year round opacity is required along sides of property abutting Multi-Family Residential District. A six foot wide frontage strip providing 50% year round opacity is required where parking lot abuts street. A landscaping plan is required and none is proposed. 3. Section 357.14(a)(1) which states that parking is not permitted in established front setback building line on Broadview Road. (Filed April 5, 2016) Wow that is one of the smallest churches (in membership) in America. It's often thought that they are the Swedish equivalent of Anglican, but that's not the case. I'm surprised they had a building here.
May 6, 20169 yr It seems there will be a change with the Lebron wall banner soon. Not sure if it will remain Cavs specific or maybe something in preparation for the RNC. Should be on the CPC next week. Of course I continue to hope for the day it won't be possible to use that space for a banner as a new building will be in it's place. Here's a picture of the new banner. Not sure if it has been posted elsewhere or not. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/sherwin-williams-sign-to-replace-lebron-mural-for-rnc/174924894
May 6, 20169 yr K&D Group has deal to buy Terminal Tower, with apartments planned; Forest City HQ move looms CLEVELAND, Ohio – Terminal Tower, the skyline-defining office building in the heart of downtown Cleveland, is slated to be sold this year for redevelopment, in a deal that could bring 300 high-rise apartments and open a bidding war for a major corporate headquarters. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/05/kd_group_strikes_deal_to_buy_t.html#incart_m-rpt-1
May 6, 20169 yr Here's a picture of the new banner. Not sure if it has been posted elsewhere or not. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/sherwin-williams-sign-to-replace-lebron-mural-for-rnc/174924894 The French flag?
May 6, 20169 yr Here's a picture of the new banner. Not sure if it has been posted elsewhere or not. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/sherwin-williams-sign-to-replace-lebron-mural-for-rnc/174924894 The French flag? Close...the Cleveland city flag :)
May 7, 20169 yr The next banner I would like to see would go from the top of the building all the way to the bottom and it would be an exact photo duplication of a side of the Landmark building that has windows in it. And it would be back lit at night. Driving by it would just look like a wall with windows, day and night. :-)
May 26, 20169 yr New Brewery coming to downtown. http://www.cleveland19.com/story/32070974/new-brewery-coming-soon-to-downtown-cleveland
June 30, 20168 yr Gray's Armory downtown getting some upgrades: http://m.cleveland19.com/19actionnews/db_348172/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=CAA0NXfR
July 5, 20168 yr Re: Progressive Field I noticed that the KeyBank sign was removed from the light towers. Why was this? That was very short lived.
July 5, 20168 yr Re: Progressive Field I noticed that the KeyBank sign was removed from the light towers. Why was this? That was very short lived. Blocking the view of the field from some PTB's office?
July 12, 20168 yr Author Quite a bit of scattered infill housing on the July 25 BZA docket: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2016/crr07-25-2016.pdf "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 13, 20168 yr I starting to feel like Cleveland is close to hitting the tipping point on housing, especially on the west side. I guess that would truly happen though when we're growing in population again. I do wonder though, is there more housing being built than demolished?
July 13, 20168 yr I starting to feel like Cleveland is close to hitting the tipping point on housing, especially on the west side. I guess that would truly happen though when we're growing in population again. I do wonder though, is there more housing being built than demolished? If you're on the east side I can easily say there is more housing being demolished than built. I truly worry about the urban fabric being too far gone on the east side. It's quite unfortunate. What do you mean the tipping point though? Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
July 13, 20168 yr I think I kinda answered my own question. And especially with your comment on the east side. Just that basically more housing being build than demolished/abandoned. I think it'd be safe to say that that would have happened once the city is growing in population
July 26, 20168 yr Author Some intriguing new businesses...... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2016/crr08-08-2016.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals Calendar No. 16-131: 3510 Fulton Ave. Ward 14 Brian Cummins 16 Notices 3510 Fulton LLC., owner, proposes to construct a “coffee shop” addition to existing convenience store in a C2 General Retail Business District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 357.01(d) which states that a specific 8 foot setback must be observed on Fulton Rd 2. Section 357.13 (b) which states that no building, patio/outdoor seating nor canopy are permitted front yard encroachments. 3. Section 327.02(d)(e) which states that details regarding fence and seating are required and no details are shown. 4. Note: the required parking cannot be determined due to omitted seating details. (Filed May 23, 2016) Calendar No. 16-152: 4009 Fulton Ct. Ward 3 Kerry McCormack 18 Notices Niagara Homes LTD., owner, proposes to establish use as residence and production and sales of furniture, ceramic and metal products, and woodworking in a D3 Local Retail Business District and a Pedestrian Retail Overlay District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 343.11(b)(2)(N) which states that office, display, or sales space of a jobbing establishment is first permitted in a General Retail Business District, and only if no more than 25% of the building space is used for making, assembling, finishing, or refinishing the products. 2. Section 347.07 which states that accessory off-street parking spaces must be paved with acceptable surfacing material and drained within the lot. 3. Section 357.09(b)(2)© which states that per 357.09©, an interior side yard equal to eight feet is required and 2 to 3 feet are proposed. 4. Section 357.08(b)(2) which states that per 357.01© a rear yard of 20 feet is required and no rear yard is provided. 5. Section 357.015(a) which states that a distance of 40 feet from a main building is required for a rear residential building where 6 to7 feet are proposed. (Filed June 16, 2016) Calendar No. 16-160: 3551 East 93rd Street Ward 6 Mamie J. Mitchell 19 Notices Charlie D. Rogers, owner, proposes to change of use from carryout to restaurant and bar with entertainment in a C2 Gen Retail District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 347.12(1) which states that Entertainment use shall be located 500 feet from a Residential District and the proposed location abuts Residential District at the rear. 2. Section 347.12(2) which states that Entertainment use shall be at least 500 feet from another entertainment use. 3. Section 349.04(e) which states that the required number of off-street parking space must equal three times gross floor area, in this case 93 parking spaces are required. 4. Sections 352.08 through 352.10 which state that 10’ transition strip is required where the property abuts a Residential District and none are proposed. (Filed June 21, 2016) Calendar No. 16-149: 927 East 123 Street Ward 9 Kevin Conwell 7 Notices Paul McPherson, owner, proposes to add carry-out restaurant use to barber shop and beauty salon in a C1 Local Retail Business District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 349.07(b) which states that accessory off-street parking spaces shall be provided with bumper guards and none are shown. 2. Sections 352.09 through 352.11 which state that heavy (intensity) landscaping transition strip is required with a minimum of 75% year round opacity and must be; 8’ in width. 3. Section 357.13(b) which states that parking in the required side street yard is not a permitted encroachment in Local Retail district. 4. Section 358.05(a)(2) which states that fences in actual front yards and in side street yards shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. 5. Section 357.05(a) which states that a five foot side street yard setback is required and two feet are shown. (Filed June 15, 2016) REHEARING SCHEDULED DUE TO AN OMISSION IN THE ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 26, 20168 yr Interesting. Item 16-131 for 3510 Fulton Ave. is almost amusing, considering it's a pretty ratty convenience store (been in there on quite a few occasions). Are they preparing for a wholesale renovation with the addition of a coffee shop? It's not exactly a high-end or even a middle-class area. Item 16-059 for 2376 Professor Ave. is even more interesting. It's a shuttered house with an equally closed up business that was tacked in front at a later date. I'm assuming it will be razed for a three story mixed-use building. http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=41.47989,-81.68520&z=20&t=S
August 11, 20168 yr Drove by the former "BIG Q" appliance store just west of E55th on Woodland earlier this week and noticed they took off old plywood from the facade of the building revealing this wonderful layer of painted signage for the products sold at the store probably from pre-1940's. Pretty amazing. Unfortunately, the very next morning all this signage had been power washed from the facade. At least it was exposed for one day before literally going down the drain. It's the layers of history that make Cleveland neighborhoods so interesting and too often it's brushed aside without a second thought. Not sure what the outlook is for this building, but I'm not optimistic judging what has happened to this intersection for 60 years.
August 12, 20168 yr If they are power washing the building, I would think they are not leveling it? That is a good start!
August 20, 20168 yr Author Cleveland's craft-beer industry drinks up vacant real estate (interactive graphics, video, photos) By Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer on August 19, 2016 at 11:47 AM, updated August 20, 2016 at 7:51 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio – As craft beer flows into kegs and out of taps across Northeast Ohio, the region's microbrewery boom is breathing life into buildings that have languished for years. Since 2013, the number of craft breweries in Greater Cleveland has nearly doubled. The industry's footprint here, meanwhile, grew by more than 109 percent, according to a new report from the CBRE Group, Inc. real estate brokerage. Between production space and brewpubs, the craft beer business accounts for more than 530,000 square feet in and around Cleveland, Akron and Canton. That's over nine football field's worth of space, including the end zones. The explosive growth of craft brewing in the state is no surprise to anyone who peruses grocery-store shelves or tries to pick from the ever-growing lineup of IPAs at local bars. The CBRE report looks beyond employment and taxes – subjects of past studies by trade groups – to the impact of craft beer on bricks and mortar in Ohio's largest cities. MORE: http://realestate.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2016/08/clevelands_craft-beer_industry.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 15, 20168 yr Does anyone know what is being done at the PNC/Nat City Center building? *Please move this post to appropriate forum if need be. I couldn't find anything specific to nine twelve district.
September 18, 20168 yr Author Construction survey says concerns are up September 18, 2016 UPDATED 2 DAYS AGO By STAN BULLARD Northeast Ohio construction contractors and real estate developers remain optimistic about the prospects for more projects, but they’re increasingly hearing the call of out-of-town opportunities as large local projects finish and the region’s economy remains lackluster. That’s the conclusion from Solon-based Skoda Minotti accounting, business and financial advisory firm’s just-completed 2016 survey of the construction and real estate industries. “Everyone is looking for their next sandwich,” said Roger Gingerich, partner-in-charge of the construction and real estate group of Skoda Minotti. “The world feels a little shaky. And in an election year, especially in this presidential election, there is uncertainty about the future, and government has a lot of bearing on the construction business.” Or it may be that the building-related firms have a little hangover after the Republican National Convention. Massive mega projects around town, from the $267 million Hilton downtown to American Greetings Corp.’s new headquarters in Westlake, are done or soon will be. The next round of massive projects is not yet set, even though smaller projects, especially apartments, abound in city neighborhoods and suburbs, while the health care and education markets remain busy. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20160918/NEWS/160919845/construction-survey-says-concerns-are-up "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 27, 20168 yr Author What a disgusting waste of land. Does anyone read TOD manuals?? Horizon just used their cookie-cutter suburban design and plopped it down next to a rail station. Outrageous..... RTA to sell land at Triskett Station to Horizon Education Centers By Ginger Christ, The Plain Dealer on September 27, 2016 at 4:16 PM, updated September 27, 2016 at 4:18 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio – A new day care center could be built at the Triskett Rapid Station on the city's west side. The Greater Regional Transit Authority on Tuesday approved the sale of a parcel of land currently being used as overflow parking at the Triskett Station to Horizon Education Centers for $230,000. North Olmsted-based Horizon operates child care centers throughout Northeast Ohio and has been increasing its presence in Cleveland proper. Horizon recently opened a location on West 25th Street. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/09/rta_to_sell_land_at_triskett_s.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 27, 20168 yr I wonder who actually got the position which was open not too long ago at RTA to manage their properties, including property transfers. What a dumb move by RTA.
September 27, 20168 yr There's so much sadness in this, even aside from the crappy design. The crazy low winning bid for a flat, vacant site immediately adjacent to a rail station... That RTA doesn't need so much parking at one of its park & ride lots... That RTA is so short on money it accepted the bid...
September 27, 20168 yr I just cant believe that this crap was the best proposal and highest bid for the land and that RTA went with it. Again, I wonder who is the new property manager there- the position was open earlier this year and it appears they selected someone with no clue about TOD for something as important as the proposed future land use at sites owned by RTA. What a joke!
September 29, 20168 yr Author Salvation Army to complete $35 million in construction projects by November http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20160927/NEWS/160929804/salvation-army-to-complete-35-million-in-construction-projects-by "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 29, 20168 yr At least you can drop off your kid and hop on the train for work. This is actually true. One of the roadblocks to transit use can be the need to drop off and pick up kids.
October 9, 20168 yr Author Glad to see the renovations of Dunham Tavern (why isn't this in the Midtown thread?). They must have just started that work as I visited it one month ago.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 9, 20168 yr Author Interesting trend news here.... The 'tide has turned' in construction in Northeast Ohio October 04, 2015 By STAN BULLARD For the folks in construction — from the ones behind the orange barrels maddeningly clogging Cleveland streets with traffic to the nail gunners who frame single family homes — the good times are going again. Set against the worst building market since the end of World War II and blues that went with it just five years ago, it’s a stark turnaround. To prove it, ask Roger Gingerich, partner-in-charge of the real estate and construction group at Mayfield Village-based Skoda Minotti accounting and financial advisory firm. As the orchestrator of a survey of construction company owners and executives since 2008, he has the numbers to prove it in the just-completed 2015 survey. In 2010, lack of work was a threat to their business for 69% of the respondents. This year, it is an issue for just 14%. The leading worry this year also is telling, as securing skilled labor is considered the biggest threat for 39% of the contractors. Concerns are closely spread among five other factors. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20151004/NEWS/151009937/the-tide-has-turned-in-construction-in-northeast-ohio "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 12, 20168 yr Author Winners and losers.... ABB, Weston seek incentives to build in Highland Hills October 12, 2016 By STAN BULLARD Wickliffe's loss may become Highland Hills' gain as Switzerland-based ABB Inc. considers constructing an office and research complex at the southeast corner of Green and Harvard roads for its instrumentation and analytical unit. The unit is better known locally as the former Bailey Controls Co. With an estimated 600 jobs at stake, Highland Hills Village Council on Wednesday night, Oct. 12, is scheduled to consider legislation authorizing incentives for Warrensville Heights-based real estate developer and owner Weston Inc. and ABB to undertake the multimillion-dollar project. ...Nash said the project also is moving forward because for the first time, Highland Hills has agreed to a joint economic development agreement with the city of Cleveland providing for revenue sharing as well as utilites for the project. That means terms will be clear for developing another 90 acres adjoining the ABB project site in Highland Hills. If the project proceeds, Wickliffe stands to lose one of its largest sources of municipal income taxes, said Jason Laver, Wickliffe economic development director, in a phone interview. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161012/NEWS/161019924/abb-weston-seek-incentives-to-build-in-highland-hills "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 12, 20168 yr Sucks for Wickliffe, but at least its a substantial number of jobs moving into Cuyahoga County, instead of the other way around. And I'd much rather see them in the city of Cleveland (seems the perfect fit for Midtown), at least Cleveland will be getting a portion of the income taxes.
October 13, 20168 yr Sucks for Wickliffe, but at least its a substantial number of jobs moving into Cuyahoga County, instead of the other way around. And I'd much rather see them in the city of Cleveland (seems the perfect fit for Midtown), at least Cleveland will be getting a portion of the income taxes. Is the site in the Chagrin Highlands development? If so then I believe Cleveland gets half the income tax.
October 14, 20168 yr Author Oatey Co. opens new Cleveland headquarters October 11, 201 By STAN BULLARD Oatey, the Cleveland-based manufacturer and distributor of plumbing products, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, celebrated two things: the opening of its new headquarters at 20600 Emerald Parkway, and its 100th anniversary. The 47,000-square-foot building is perched on the east side of the Rocky River valley and overlooks the trees of the Rocky River Reservation of Cleveland Metroparks. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161011/NEWS/161019947/oatey-co-opens-new-cleveland-headquarters "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 28, 20168 yr finally I said it before, dentist, doctors, pediatricians, etc are needed for downtown to continue to grow.
October 28, 20168 yr ^^This makes sense. A downtown office for a quick appointment while on break? I would trade 10 more of these for just ONE of those built-at-an-interchange hospitals that the Clinic and UH are using to check their phallic sizing. If you want to find waste in healthcare, they are being built at suburban exits all over America.
October 28, 20168 yr I said it before, dentist, doctors, pediatricians, etc are needed for downtown to continue to grow. Unless something has changed since I moved away a few years ago, there are several dentists downtown...but your point is well taken.
October 30, 20168 yr Author Luxury living is light years ahead The growing list of amenities in today's apartments far surpasses the former standards By STAN BULLARD Tenants at Four Seasons IV, the latest addition to the ritzy Four Seasons apartment complex in Beachwood, have their choice of spending free time in a yoga studio, visiting a masseuse in a spa-like room or joining friends or other tenants in a round of golf at Augusta. Or, if not the famed Georgia course, their choice of many around the globe on a golf simulator with a 9-by-12-foot screen in a specially outfitted room for duffers. Welcome to a major distinguishing trend of the boom of luxury market-rate rentals; they are characterized by amenity packages, upgraded finishes and different designs from their predecessors, which usually date from 30 or 50 years ago. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161029/NEWS/161029810/luxury-living-is-light-years-ahead "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 30, 20168 yr Luxury living is light years ahead The growing list of amenities in today's apartments far surpasses the former standards By STAN BULLARD Tenants at Four Seasons IV, the latest addition to the ritzy Four Seasons apartment complex in Beachwood, have their choice of spending free time in a yoga studio, visiting a masseuse in a spa-like room or joining friends or other tenants in a round of golf at Augusta. Or, if not the famed Georgia course, their choice of many around the globe on a golf simulator with a 9-by-12-foot screen in a specially outfitted room for duffers. Welcome to a major distinguishing trend of the boom of luxury market-rate rentals; they are characterized by amenity packages, upgraded finishes and different designs from their predecessors, which usually date from 30 or 50 years ago. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161029/NEWS/161029810/luxury-living-is-light-years-ahead MEH
October 30, 20168 yr ^ let me guess, it would only rate two thumbs up from you if it had a catwalk amenity so you could practice voguing your looks, amiright?
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