August 4, 201410 yr ^ Hey, I know Mark Ebner! He's really into urban development. I'm sure what he's proposing will be good for the neighborhood.
August 5, 201410 yr Here are some new-builds coming down the pike. Found on the BZA agenda for August 18 2014: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2014/crr08-18-2014.pdf Calendar No. 14-135: 716 University Court Ward 3 Joe Cimperman 16 Notices Mark Ebner, owner, appeals to erect a 23’ x 48’ 3 story frame single family residence with an attached garage on an irregular shaped parcel located in a B1 Two Family Residential contrary to Section 357.08 (b) (1) which states that a 34’ rear yard is required and 20 feet are proposed (filed July 21, 2014). Calendar No. 14-136: 2509 Thurman Avenue Ward 3 Joe Cimperman 16 Notices Mark Ebner, owner, appeals to erect a 23’ x 48’ 3 story frame single family residence with an attached garage on a 33’ x 86’ parcel located in a B1 Two Family Residential contrary to Section 357.08 (b) (1) which states that a 34’ rear yard is required and 20 feet are proposed (filed July 21, 2014). So it seems he's adding another one to Thurman as he's already ask for variance on 2305 and 2307 Thurman?
August 25, 201410 yr I saw this at the end of Professor pretty much next door to the Press Wine Bar: Ishabu Japanese Fondue. I apologize but for some reason I can't upload a pic from my I-Phone.
August 26, 201410 yr ^The name's actually Ushabu (a play on "you shabu"); it's taking over the former Eye Candy Gallery space next to Cookie and a Cupcake. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
September 17, 201410 yr HOUSING DESIGN REVIEW 1. HDRS 14-027 - Multi-Family Structure Proposed at 2450 Professor Street At Issue: Front Porch/Steps Orientation Presenter: Daniel DeAngelo, City of Cleveland http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2014/09192014/index.php
October 1, 201410 yr Yep, more infill! http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2014/10032014/index.php City Planning Commission Agenda for October 3, 2014 LOT SPLITS/CONSOLIDATIONS 1. Proposed Lot Split for West 11th Place and Pelton Court PPN 004-09-092 Project Description: To take existing lot and split it into a 22.82 ft. X approx. 50.5 ft. lot and a 32.08 ft. X approx. 48 ft. lot for proposed two-townhome development. Presenter: Jeffrey Rutushin, NextGreen Design and Construction "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 1, 201410 yr It'd be interesting to see how many empty lots are left in Tremont proper. It has to be getting close to built out.
October 1, 201410 yr ^There's definitely still work to do, mostly east of W10th Street. W7th still has some lots left on it especially on the hill side and the W6th alley has plenty of lots to be built out. Then there's the big empty lot on Professor right next to Tree House that drives me crazy every time I walk by it. Can someone buy that lot and build a nice 4 story apartment building with ground floor retail already?
October 2, 201410 yr this is about 3 wks further along than my pics. Its very cool and, as stated, it's right up to the property lines http://www.makeroffice.com/
October 2, 201410 yr That's the lot by Fat Cat's? I was just there a couple months ago....sheesh..things are moving so fast in CLE now.
October 2, 201410 yr It'd be interesting to see how many empty lots are left in Tremont proper. It has to be getting close to built out. Tremont proper includes the areas south of 490; if you're only talking about the designated historic district north of 490 and east of West 14th, your assessment isn't too far off. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
October 2, 201410 yr It'd be interesting to see how many empty lots are left in Tremont proper. It has to be getting close to built out. Tremont proper includes the areas south of 490; if you're only talking about the designated historic district north of 490 and east of West 14th, your assessment isn't too far off. That's exactly what I meant. Tremont is actually a large neighborhood. The portion most people consider Tremont is not so huge. There do seem to be some lots left in the alleys and such as pointed out, but as we've seen, they're disappearing quickly. There are still some less than desirable properties in the neighborhood...I'm sure those will go before major spillover happens, but who knows?!
October 2, 201410 yr That's exactly what I meant. Tremont is actually a large neighborhood. The portion most people consider Tremont is not so huge. There do seem to be some lots left in the alleys and such as pointed out, but as we've seen, they're disappearing quickly. There are still some less than desirable properties in the neighborhood...I'm sure those will go before major spillover happens, but who knows?! There is a medium sized CMHA parcel with 8 duplexes bounded by West 5th, 6th, and Jefferson. In a dreamworld, I'd see them replaced with a bunch of single family homes, similar to the brick-faced Chicago style homes further north on West 6th. Little chance of it ever happening. CMHA doesn't let go of property often. Even if you made some of them available for low-income sales.
October 2, 201410 yr That's exactly what I meant. Tremont is actually a large neighborhood. The portion most people consider Tremont is not so huge. There do seem to be some lots left in the alleys and such as pointed out, but as we've seen, they're disappearing quickly. There are still some less than desirable properties in the neighborhood...I'm sure those will go before major spillover happens, but who knows?! There is a medium sized CMHA parcel with 8 duplexes bounded by West 5th, 6th, and Jefferson. In a dreamworld, I'd see them replaced with a bunch of single family homes, similar to the brick-faced Chicago style homes further north on West 6th. Little chance of it ever happening. CMHA doesn't let go of property often. Even if you made some of them available for low-income sales. CMHA should be obligated to take steps that are financially advantageous to them.
October 2, 201410 yr Sometimes to appreciate where you are now, it's helpful to see where you've been..... A quick overview of Tremont in 1995 -- a VERY different place back then: More detail, but worth the time investment: "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 2, 201410 yr Awnings-to-Apartment conversion http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/10/ohio_awning_building_in_tremon.html
October 2, 201410 yr Awnings-to-Apartment conversion http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/10/ohio_awning_building_in_tremon.html Yup..... :) http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,1699.msg706900.html#msg706900 EDIT: congrats jrosen[/member] & friends taking on another great project! Maybe we can get you a streetcar for West 25th and really let this corridor take off! http://www.clevelandnp.org/w25 http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,8513.0.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 2, 201410 yr Good to see the W 14th properties (?all owned by Grace Hosp) getting restored. 1 house appears close to done, pics about a week old These 2 woodframe victorians are asslociated w the Olney Art Gallery bldg. i believe all 3 structures, or maybe its 2 total, won historic tax credits some time ago. cant wait to see all done http://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/99
October 3, 201410 yr Then fire up the Delorean, go back to 1885, and tell 'em to build some more! ;) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 3, 201410 yr Awnings-to-Apartment conversion http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/10/ohio_awning_building_in_tremon.html From the article a quote from Ohio Awnings owner Andy Morse. This is the type of attitude that needs to be recognized more often. I wish the morons at American Greetings and Eaton would have the same loyalty. "We're staying within the city of Cleveland," Morse said of the business, one of the city's oldest continuously operating companies. "To me, that's important. We had our beginnings here. We've been here for 150 years, and I like the concept of staying here for many more decades."
October 3, 201410 yr I don't think they're morons. Just full in the wallet, empty in the soul. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 3, 201410 yr Yup, more infill (not including the Chelsea Investment Partners townhouses postponed due to design revisions). These four would be between West 6th & 7th near St. Theodosius....... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2014/crr10-13-2014.pdf 9:30 Calendar No. 14-148: 602 Marquardt Ave. Ward 3 Joe Cimperman 8 Notices Cleveland Bricks, owner, proposes to erect a two story, 1885 square foot townhouse on a 2,252 square foot parcel located in a B1 Two-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 355.04 which states that the maximum gross floor area in a ‘B’ Area District shall not exceed ½ the total lot area or in this case 1,126 square feet and 1,885 square feet are proposed. And, the minimum lot area of 2,400 square feet is required for a townhouse and 2,252 square feet are proposed. 2. Section 357.04 which states that the front yard setback shall be a distance equal to fifteen percent of the depth of the lot, 15 feet in this case, and a 5 foot setback is proposed. 3. Section 357.05 (a) which states that a 5 foot setback is required along the side street side yard of a corner lot and 3’-1” are proposed. 4. Section 357.05 (b)(1) states that on the rear third of a corner lot where the rear lot line abuts a residence district the building setback line shall be not less than 10 feet and 18 inches are proposed. 5. 357.09(b) (2) (B) states that in a Two-Family Residential District no interior side yard shall be less than 5 feet in width for a corner lot, nor less than 3 feet on an interior lot, nor shall the aggregate width of side yards on the same premises be less than ten feet. However, the width of any such interior side yard shall in no case be less than one-fourth (1/4) the height of the main building on the premises. The proposed building mean height is approximately 29 feet thus no interior side yard shall be less than 7.25 feet and a 1’-6” side yard is proposed. (Filed July 31, 2014). The rest are identical except...... 9:30 Calendar No. 14-149: 604 Marquardt Ave. Ward 3 Cleveland Bricks, owner, proposes to erect a two story, 1,730 square foot townhouse on a 2,252 square foot parcel 9:30 Calendar No. 14-150: 606 Marquardt Ave. Ward 3 Cleveland Bricks, owner, proposes to erect a two story, 1893 square foot townhouse on a 2,252 square foot parcel 9:30 Calendar No. 14-151: 608 Marquardt Ave. Ward 3 Cleveland Bricks, owner, proposes to erect a two story, 1,362 square foot townhouse on a 2,252 square foot parcel "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 3, 201410 yr Yup, more infill (not including the Chelsea Investment Partners townhouses postponed due to design revisions). These four would be between West 6th & 7th near St. Theodosius....... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2014/crr10-13-2014.pdf More accurately, it's right next to CMHA's Tremont Pointe development
October 17, 201410 yr So...here's a nice lil' nugget. 2 high-ish profile parcels in Tremont changed hands on 05-AUG-14: 004-12-108 & 004-12-001 were acquired by 1001 FAIRFIELD LLC from Gillota Fuel Products, Inc.. Each sold for $197,500. 1001 FAIRFIELD LLC was incorporated 4/08/2014 by an attorney at Walter Haverfield LLP who specializes in real estate development/real estate law. http://www2.sos.state.oh.us/pls/bsqry/f?p=100:7:0::NO:7:P7_CHARTER_NUM:2285157 Where are these parcels? They are occupied by the gas station and the adjacent house at the corner of Fairfield and West 10th, a pretty sexy corner of Tremont. Here are some maps:
October 17, 201410 yr Good find! Digging further, the attorney of record is Nick Catanzarite. He is the owner and developer of Shoreway Lofts on West 76th next to Battery Park..... http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20130825/SUB1/308259990/its-a-lofty-new-view-of-the-west-shoreway "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 17, 201410 yr Cool. Maybe they'll re-open the gas station! LOL Hmmm....I'm hoping more for teardown and new street level retail and 50+ apartments
October 17, 201410 yr Cool. Maybe they'll re-open the gas station! LOL Hmmm....I'm hoping more for teardown and new street level retail and 50+ apartments That would be okay too, I guess.
October 17, 201410 yr Yep. Especially run-down ones like this which likely had decades of leaking tanks below ground, and customers spilling gasoline and engine oil above. The site will probably need major remediation. With the dwindling amount of vacant or underutilized land in Tremont, now is the time. Here's hoping the new owners have it in 'em.
October 17, 201410 yr Yep. Especially run-down ones like this which likely had decades of leaking tanks below ground, and customers spilling gasoline and engine oil above. The site will probably need major remediation. I think the gas pump tanks were already removed, no? How much remediation do you need if your only building up from a concrete slab? I hope they're not planning on demo'ing the house.
October 17, 201410 yr I think the gas pump tanks were already removed, no? How much remediation do you need if your only building up from a concrete slab? As much as the EPA says! :) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 27, 201410 yr Area's latest industrial rehab project at former Fairmont Creamery will open with full occupancy By KATHY AMES CARR Originally Published: October 25, 2014 4:30 AM Modified: October 27, 2014 8:51 AM The $15 million Fairmont Creamery rehab represents one of Cleveland's latest creative reuses of an abandoned industrial building rich in history. The five-story brick structure — constructed in 1930 as a national distribution hub for dairy products — has been repurposed from its recent largely abandoned state into a 106,000-square-foot, mixed-used project featuring residential and commercial space, and parking. The creamery rehab's completion is targeted for November. Each of the six office spaces and 30 apartments are spoken for, illustrating the latest example of the pent-up demand for contemporary industrial housing and workspace in and around the city. Each of the apartments has been rented, and a “huge” waiting list accompanies the units, Rosen said. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20141025/SUB1/310269997/areas-latest-industrial-rehab-project-at-former-fairmont-creamery
October 28, 201410 yr Several large-structure infill housing developments...... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2014/crr11-10-2014.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals NOVEMBER 10, 2014 9:30 Ward 3 Calendar No. 14-197: 2041 West 11th Place Joe Cimperman 10 Notices Robert Yarosh, owner, proposes to erect a 42’ -6” x 25’-6” and 4 story frame single family residence with attached garage on a 56’-7” x approximately 32’ parcel located in a B1 Multi-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 327.02(e) which states that all Lot Splits, Consolidations and Easements requires approval by Engineering and Construction. 2. Section 355.04(b) which states that the maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 50 percent of the lot area or in this case 755 square feet and 1430 square feet are proposed. This Section 2 | P a g e also requires a minimum lot area of 4800 square feet for a single family home and 1500 square feet are proposed. 3. Section 357.04(a) requires a front yard setback of 4’-6” and 3’ are proposed. 4. Section 357.08(b) (1) requires a rear yard of 17’-6” and 1’-7” are proposed. 5. Section 357.09(2)(A) which states that the total width of the side yards on the same premises shall be not less than 10 feet and a total of 8’ are proposed. Also, no building shall be less than 10 feet from a main building on an adjoining lot and 5’ -8” are proposed. 6. Section 357.09(2)(B) which states that the minimum width of the interior side yard shall in no case be less than ¼ the height of the main building or in this case 10’ ; the appellant is proposing 0’ and 8’ for the interior side yards (filed October 3, 2014). 9:30 Ward 3 Calendar No. 14-198: 2051 West 11th Place Joe Cimperman 10 Notices Robert Yarosh, owner, proposes to erect a 42’ -6” x 25’-6” and 4 story frame single family residence with attached garage on a parcel located in a B1 Multi-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 327.02(e) which states that all Lot Splits, Consolidations and Easements require approval by Engineering and Construction. 2. Section 355.04(b) which states that the maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 50 percent of the lot area or in this case 732 square feet and 1430 square feet are proposed. This Section also requires a minimum lot area of 4800 square feet for a single family home and 1464 square feet are proposed. 3. Section 357.04(a) requires a front yard setback of 4’-6” and 3’ are proposed. 4. Section 357.08(b) (1) requires a rear yard of 17’-6” and 3’ are proposed. 5. Section 357.09(2)(A) which states that the total width of the side yards on the same premises shall be not less than 10 feet and a total of 3’ are proposed. Also, no building shall be less than 10 feet from a main building on an adjoining lot and the appellant is proposing 4’-10” from Pelton Court and 0’ on West 11th Place. 6. Section 357.09(2)(B) which states that the minimum width of the interior side yard shall in no case be less than ¼ the height of the main building or in this case 9’; the appellant is proposing 0’ and 3’ for the interior side yards (filed October 3, 2014). 9:30 Ward 3 Calendar No. 14-199: 2450 Professor Street Joe Cimperman 8 Notices Dan Larsen, owner, proposes to erect a 20’ x 55’ 3 story frame three-family residence on a parcel located in a B1 Two-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 337.02 which states that three-family residence is no a permitted us in a Two-Family Residential District. 2. Section 349.05(a) which states that no parking spaces shall be located within 10 feet of any wall of a residential structure with ground floor windows that provide light and ventilation. 3. Section 349.07(a) which requires that all maneuvering areas shall be properly graded for drainage so that all water is drained within the lot area, surfaced with concrete or asphaltic or similar material. 4. Section 349.07(b) which state that accessory off-street parking spaces require wheel or bumper guards so that no part of a parked vehicle will extend beyond such parking space.3 | P a g e 5. Section 355.04(a) which states that the required minimum lot area for a multi-family use is 7,200 square feet and 3,297 square feet are proposed. 6. Section 357.09© which states that the required interior side yards must equal 8 feet and 3 feet are proposed. 7. Section 357.13(b)(4)which states that open front porches require 10 feet to front of property line and 6 feet are proposed (filed October 3, 2014). "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 28, 201410 yr ^2450 Professor Street? First, it's Professor Avenue. Second, I don't see a vacant lot there.
October 28, 201410 yr ^2450 Professor Street? First, it's Professor Avenue. Second, I don't see a vacant lot there. The plain jane triplex went before the planning a commission a month ago. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,1699.msg726095.html
October 30, 201410 yr Interesting news from the results of the state historic tax preservation winner announcement: Our Lady of Mercy in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. MCM Companies of Cleveland is remaking the vacant church, school and rectory complex on West 11th Street as offices. The $5.1 million project won just over $1 million in tax credits. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/06/garfield_building_apartments_t.html Given how hot the residential market is in Tremont, I'm somewhat surprised this will be an office project, but should make for some very cool offices.
December 3, 201410 yr A couple of Tremont developments.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2014/crr12-22-2014.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals DECEMBER 22, 2014 9:30 Calendar No. 14-221: 2173 Professor Avenue Ward 3 Joe Cimperman 13 Notices Sutton Builders, LLC., owner appeals to change use from store to restaurant in a C1 General Retail Business District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of Section 349.04 of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances which states that 11 additional off-street parking spaces are required and none are proposed. (filed November 6, 2014). 9:30 Calendar No. 14-223: 2232 West 11th Street (front unit) and 2236 West 11th Street (rear unit) Ward 3 Joe Cimperman 6 Notices Micro House Cleveland, owner, proposes to change the use of the existing front two-family dwelling to a three family residence and the rear single family dwelling to a two family residence in a B1 MultiFamily Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 349.05(a) which states that no parking space shall be located within ten feet of any wall of a residential building or structure which contains a ground floor opening designated to provide light or ventilation for such building or structure. 2. Section 349.07(a) which states that accessory off-street parking spaces and maneuvering area shall be properly graded for drainage within the lot provided for such parking spaces. 3. Section 349.07(b) which states that accessory off-street parking spaces shall be provided with wheel or bumper guards that are so located that no part of the parked vehicle will extend beyond such parking space. 4. Section 349.08 which states that screening of 5 or more off-street parking spaces shall be screened with an opaque wall or painted fence or strip of land at least four feet wide and densely planted with shrubs that form dense screen year round. 5. Section 355.04(b) which states that the minimum lot area required for 5 selling units is 12,000 square feet and 7,524 square feet are proposed. 6. Section 357.15(a) which states that the rear building behind a main building on residential lot shall not be less than 40 feet away and 29 feet are proposed. 7. Section 359.01(a) which states that an expansion of a nonconforming use requires Board of Zoning Appeals Approval. (filed November 11, 2014). "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 3, 201410 yr ^2450 Professor Street? First, it's Professor Avenue. Second, I don't see a vacant lot there. First, according to the Cleveland City Planning Commission GIS website and County Auditor, it's Professor Street. Second, the aerials are out of date.
December 3, 201410 yr I love people who debate whether something is street, avenue, road, etc. NOT. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 16, 201410 yr Ed FitzGerald joined Mayor Jackson to open the Fairmont Creamery where @CuyahogaCounty funds are helping to create 45 new jobs. http://t.co/zJk9yLGxef "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 18, 201410 yr Standard Building, Drury Plaza, other Northeast Ohio projects win state tax credits for preservation The Wagner Awning building on Scranton Road in Tremont. Sustainable Community Associates, a young developer trio, plans to convert the industrial property into 55 apartments and office space. With a $1.7 million state credit award, the developers hope to start construction in June and finish the project in mid-2016. "It was the missing piece that was going to push the project forward," Josh Rosen, one of the developers, said of the state credits, which will round out a financing plan that includes federal preservation tax credits and traditional loans. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/12/standard_building_drury_plaza.html#incart_river
December 18, 201410 yr I was reeeaally hoping for the Zion Church in Tremont to be selected for tax credits. I know the people who proposed the project there, and it's a really cool and unique concept. Oh well, hopefully next round. The Wagner Awning building renovation could be a huge boost for Scranton Rd. Hopefully this will lead to some new developments on the empty lots across the street.
December 18, 201410 yr the empty lots came with the Awning building. Our goal is to develop a plan which incorporates the lots across the street
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