May 3, 20169 yr Cleveland Planning Commission Agenda for May 6, 2016 CONSOLIDATIONS/LOT SPLITS For PPN# 004-03-092 Project Location: Corner of West 19th Street and Freeman Avenue Presenter: Mark Ebner, Property Owner Ebner is principal developer at True North... http://www.truenorthliving.com/tremont/ CONSOLIDATIONS/LOT SPLITS For PPNs# 004-12-082 & -081 Project Location: 2232 & 2240 West 11th Street Presenter: Dave Territo, Sutton Development Group "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 28, 20169 yr Ok we need to keep Tremont in the news yeah: http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/Wagner052516.aspx
May 28, 20169 yr Congrats! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 7, 20169 yr I was skimming the Inside Tremont block club notes and came across this tidbit about new construction proposed for the vacant lot across the street from SouthSide restaurant... "A.I.A. Architects presented plans for a new apartment building on the corner of W. 11th and Fairfield Ave. While the current design would not require a parking variance, there were concerns expressed on the impact to local parking availability. Block club members also requested that the design should not look like a typical suburban hotel or apartment complex, but be something unique to Tremont. Once designs are finalized and variances received, the project will be presented again for a vote of support."
June 30, 20168 yr "Market"? As in neighborhood grocery store? http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2016/crr07-11-2016.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 9:30 Calendar No. 16-143: 2253 West 14 Street Ward 3 Kerry McCormack 16 Notices Grace Center Properties, owner, proposes to build a 7,200 square foot market addition in a D2 General Retail Business District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 325.03 which states that the minimum area for an off-street parking space shall be 180 square feet and the proposed spaces range in area from 128 to 144 square feet. 2. Section 347.08(a) which states that trash areas and refuse containers shall be screened with opaque fencing not lower that the height of the refuse container and no screening is proposed. 3. Section 349.04(f) which states that fifty additional spaces are required for the market and no additional spaces are proposed 4. Section 352.04 which states that a landscape plan is required and no landscaping plan was submitted. 5. Sections 352.08 thru 11 which state that an eight ( 8 ) foot wide transition strip is required where General Retail Business District abuts a Residential District and no landscaping is proposed. (Filed June 8, 2016) 2253 West 14th is the property in the center: "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 30, 20168 yr Says "addition" not demolition. But I can't envision what they are planning until I see a site plan, renders, etc. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 30, 20168 yr Says "addition" not demolition. But I can't envision what they are planning until I see a site plan, renders, etc. It will be a constantino's.
June 30, 20168 yr Says "addition" not demolition. But I can't envision what they are planning until I see a site plan, renders, etc. It will be a constantino's. Oh that's right....we heard about that so long ago, I'm sure most of us forgot! Thanks for the reminder.
June 30, 20168 yr Says "addition" not demolition. But I can't envision what they are planning until I see a site plan, renders, etc. It will be a constantino's. Oh that's right....we heard about that so long ago, I'm sure most of us forgot! Thanks for the reminder. Yes, this was announced a long time ago and I too was confused how they were going to make it work at that time.
June 30, 20168 yr I totally forgot. In fact, I had a Norman Thayer moment and was like wow, a Constantino's, what a great idea! Until someone mentioned that it had been announced previously I just completely forgot.
July 5, 20168 yr Says "addition" not demolition. But I can't envision what they are planning until I see a site plan, renders, etc. It will be a constantino's. There will be a large addition to the back of the buildings. Cleveland, land of the awesome looking grocery stores!
July 17, 20168 yr More graphics at: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2016/07142016/index.php Cleveland Landmarks Commission AGENDA - July 14, 2016 Case 16-039 Tremont Historic District Olney Gallery 2241 West 14th Street Addition and Renovations for Constantino's "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 1, 20168 yr breaking news!: 2 months away from the opening of the Wagner Awning building.follow https://www.facebook.com/wagnerawningbuilding/ for updated pictures
September 2, 20168 yr breaking news!: 2 months away from the opening of the Wagner Awning building.follow https://www.facebook.com/wagnerawningbuilding/ for updated pictures JRosen... just putting this out there in case you guys find yourself bored after Wagner Awning is a fully occupied success... 3146 Scranton :-)
September 2, 20168 yr we've looked at 3146 a whole bunch. maybe one of these days. they wanted way too much for a building which seems at best like a labor of love. totally amazing endeavor but much more a public-private partnership then a developer going out on his own with something market rate.
September 2, 20168 yr jrosen[/member]... just putting this out there in case you guys find yourself bored after Wagner Awning is a fully occupied success... 3146 Scranton :-) Easily one of the most beautiful buildings, underneath all that grime and overgrowth, on the west side. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 2, 20168 yr ^I absolutely love that building. Hopefully someone can give it the TLC it deserves one day.
September 3, 20168 yr CLE central catholic. its closed now? Cleveland Central Catholic is in Slavic Village
September 3, 20168 yr Cleveland Central Catholic used to be spread across several facilities, including the old St. Michael school building on Scranton. Looks like they consolidated in Slavic Village in 2003: http://www.centralcatholichs.org/content/history-cleveland-central-catholic
September 26, 20168 yr Has anyone heard any new news about Climb Zion, a rock climbing gym that was being developed at Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W14th Street? The only news I can find is from Feb 9, 2015 where they were hoping to be open in early 2016. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/climbzion020915.aspx
September 26, 20168 yr Has anyone heard any new news about Climb Zion, a rock climbing gym that was being developed at Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W14th Street? The only news I can find is from Feb 9, 2015 where they were hoping to be open in early 2016. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/climbzion020915.aspx Last I heard the deal fell through but there are rumors of a rock climbing gym being built in the back half of the building that houses 5th 3rd bank on Professor and 10th.
September 26, 20168 yr Has anyone heard any new news about Climb Zion, a rock climbing gym that was being developed at Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W14th Street? The only news I can find is from Feb 9, 2015 where they were hoping to be open in early 2016. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/climbzion020915.aspx Yeah, rock climbing is dead at Zion, but expect something else in the near future.
September 27, 20168 yr Has anyone heard any new news about Climb Zion, a rock climbing gym that was being developed at Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W14th Street? The only news I can find is from Feb 9, 2015 where they were hoping to be open in early 2016. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/climbzion020915.aspx Yeah, rock climbing is dead at Zion, but expect something else in the near future. Any idea how soon? I love climbing but being in Westlake means the drive out to Cleveland Rock Gym is a bit further than I would like.
September 27, 20168 yr Has anyone heard any new news about Climb Zion, a rock climbing gym that was being developed at Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W14th Street? The only news I can find is from Feb 9, 2015 where they were hoping to be open in early 2016. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/climbzion020915.aspx Yeah, rock climbing is dead at Zion, but expect something else in the near future. Any idea how soon? I love climbing but being in Westlake means the drive out to Cleveland Rock Gym is a bit further than I would like. Sorry, I meant "something else" as in something else is happening with Zion.
September 28, 20168 yr Looks like this is proposed for the corner of West 6th and Novak Alley where a garage made of concrete blocks now stands.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2016/crr10-10-2016.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 9:30 Calendar No. 16-219: 2176 West 6th Street Ward 3 Kerry McCormack 11 Notices Jasmine Boutros, owner, proposes to erect a 20’ x 45’ new four story, two family house in a B1 MultiFamily Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 355.04 which states that the minimum lot area required is 6,000 square feet and the appellant is proposing 2,500 square feet. This section also states that the maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 50% of lot size or in this case 1,250 square feet and the appellant is proposing 2,784 square feet. 2. Section 357.09(b)(2)(A) which states that no building shall be less than 10’ from a main structure on an adjoining lot where 6’ and 5’ are proposed. The total width of Interior Side yards on same premises shall not be less 10’ and the appellant is proposing 5’ 3. Section 357.09(b)(2)© which states that the required interior side yard is 8’ where the appellant is proposing 2’ and 3’. (Filed August 5, 2016) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 28, 20168 yr Has anyone heard any new news about Climb Zion, a rock climbing gym that was being developed at Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W14th Street? The only news I can find is from Feb 9, 2015 where they were hoping to be open in early 2016. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/climbzion020915.aspx Yeah, rock climbing is dead at Zion, but expect something else in the near future. Any idea how soon? I love climbing but being in Westlake means the drive out to Cleveland Rock Gym is a bit further than I would like. Sorry, I meant "something else" as in something else is happening with Zion. This is intriguing to me. I'd love to see some life brought to that building again. Though I'm still pretty disappointed the Zion Climbing Gym project never happened. It was a pretty cool and unique plan.
September 28, 20168 yr Looks like this is proposed for the corner of West 6th and Novak Alley where a garage made of concrete blocks now stands.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2016/crr10-10-2016.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 9:30 Calendar No. 16-219: 2176 West 6th Street Ward 3 Kerry McCormack 11 Notices Jasmine Boutros, owner, proposes to erect a 20’ x 45’ new four story, two family house in a B1 MultiFamily Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 355.04 which states that the minimum lot area required is 6,000 square feet and the appellant is proposing 2,500 square feet. This section also states that the maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 50% of lot size or in this case 1,250 square feet and the appellant is proposing 2,784 square feet. 2. Section 357.09(b)(2)(A) which states that no building shall be less than 10’ from a main structure on an adjoining lot where 6’ and 5’ are proposed. The total width of Interior Side yards on same premises shall not be less 10’ and the appellant is proposing 5’ 3. Section 357.09(b)(2)© which states that the required interior side yard is 8’ where the appellant is proposing 2’ and 3’. (Filed August 5, 2016) Turns out the parcel is on the other side of West 6th, six parcels north from Literary Street. The parcel is 004-18-041. The owner's name, Jasmine Boutros, sounded familiar. Turns out she's not only owner. Another name is listed with hers in county records as a co-owner -- Metro Health CEO Akram Boutros. Turns out they are father and daughter. Their tax mailing address is 2017 E 9TH ST, SKY 13, CLEVELAND, OH 44115. They bought the property last March from the city's Land Reutilization Program with a quit claim deed. No dollar amount is shown for the sale. How does one buy property from the Land Reutilization Program? EDIT -- Wonder why the City Planning Commission didn't list him too as an owner in the application for a variance? "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 "How does one buy property from the Land Reutilization Program?" I tried to buy a property on Bridge Avenue about ten years ago from the Cleveland Land Bank. At that time, it was fairly simple, in theory. The city has lists of the properties it owns with minimum prices, usually amounting to taxes owed by the previous owner and city's cost to acquire and clear the property. The buyer makes an offer with a promise to develop the property within ... a year? I forget the exact time. If there are no opposing bids, you get the land. The problem is the Councilmen's Neighborhood Committees are part of the process and can delay or derail your bid by putting a reservation on the property. When I looked, most of the really desirable parcels were "reserved" and had been reserved for periods of time far exceeding the time allowed for development. Things may have changed since my attempt; I found it frustrating. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
September 29, 20168 yr ^^If they were trying to hide something, seems unlikely thy would have purchased the property under their own names. Available county land bank properties are listed by brokers and also shown (with list price) on the land bank's web site: http://www.cuyahogalandbank.org/properties.php ^FYI, you may know this, but in case others don't, the Cleveland Land Bank is entirely separate from the County Land Bank.
September 29, 20168 yr ^FYI, you may know this, but in case others don't, the Cleveland Land Bank is entirely separate from the County Land Bank. Right. My experience was only with the city. The county didn't operate a land bank at the time. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
October 30, 20168 yr Saw a blurb on block clubs presentations in the Inside Tremont monthly newspaper and it stated that developer Brian McCreary is proposing a 25 unit apartment building at the SW corner of W7th and Jefferson. Hadn't heard of this before. There is also another project of 10 town homes and commercial building proposed for the NE corner of W5th and Jefferson. Heating up on the east side of Tremont.
October 31, 20168 yr ^ That was the plan last I heard. The building with Shaker Cycle and empty parcel behind it changed hands about a year ago. The apartment building at 7th/Jefferson would be 4 stories at the bottom of the hill along 7th and 3 stories at the top. The rendering I saw was contemporary, all masonry -- mostly red brick with tan accents (lintels and garage level for example). The block club recaps in the Tremont newsletter are always interesting. Somebody was asking about the Zion church on West 14th. Last month's newsletter mentioned a presentation from Horton Harper architects with Brickhaus developers -- a full redevelopment play with apartments and condos. Also, again from the newsletter, the Lincoln condo building proposed for Scranton and Kenilworth was delayed apparently due to construction costs. I wasn't surprised when I read that. The for-sale listings were removed from MLS a week or two ago.
November 1, 20168 yr Some final pictures of the Tremont Black townhomes at the corner of W 10th and Fairfield -- 2170 West 10th, if you want to look up the address on Google Maps. Attached is a before picture of the gas station and red brick house that was demolished. They are still doing interior work on most of them, but several of the units are already occupied.
November 2, 20168 yr The last 3 units of "Starkweather Place" were built over the summer/fall. This is the Sutton development at W. 7th and Starkweather. They are finishing up the interior and landscaping now. The entire site is now built-out, about 12-15 units total. These pictures are from earlier this week.
November 2, 20168 yr A group of 4 townhomes were proposed last year for the corner of W. 7th and University Ct right across the street from Starkweather Place. The project has since been named "Skyline 7th". They broke ground last week and started foundation work. Attached is a before picture from Google Streetview showing the empty lot and yellow house that was demolished. Also a rendering pulled from their website. Not much to see yet otherwise. http://www.lngrealty.com/cleveland/183850.html
November 2, 20168 yr An update on the townhomes at the corner of Marquardt and W. 6th. Attached is a rendering and some construction updates. Just a note, they are actually planning 2 more units fronting W. 7th with the same design. In the picture "marquardt4" I marked up with red lines where the 2 additional units will go. All of them use the same shared access driveway. Also in a couple of the pictures you'll see a foundation being built behind the townhomes stretching from W. 7th to 6th. This is an unrelated project. It's a large single family home facing 7th with a garage and upstairs apartment fronting W. 6th.
November 2, 20168 yr ^I love that last group of townhouses. A fun, almost cartoony shout-out to traditional gable-front frame houses in the neighborhood, but without any fakey imitation. My favorite of the group.
November 2, 20168 yr ^ I agree. Cartoony is a great way to put it. And last but not least, "Chelsea Point" townhomes off Auburn Ave near W. 14th -- 7 units, 4 stories with a single car garage, and a sea of asphalt stretching from Auburn all the way to the townhomes.
November 2, 20168 yr I almost forgot! Here is Tony's on Professor Ave after their facade re-do this summer. It lights up bright blue at night. :-o
November 2, 20168 yr Looks like a child designed that in Minecraft. "Look Daddy, I made your building into a castle!"
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