February 11, 201411 yr LOL. Bobby Ranallo has been the corporate counsel for Marous Bros for years. His father Tony Ranallo was their mentor as they came up in the business. Why do you respond as if everyone should know who the developer is after I revealed the identity of the actual buyer? Why didn't you dazzle us with your insights four months ago when I first reported the LLC that bought this property? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 11, 201411 yr Unknown as to the name of the development or the developer. The property is owned by JS & Associates, the incorporator of which is John W. Sweeney and whose agent is Nancy C. Shuster. Ring any bells with anyone? BTW, this propery is on the northwest corner of Lorain and Fulton. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2014/02132014/index.php Cleveland Landmarks Commission AGENDA - February 13, 2014 Lorain Avenue Historic District 3700 Lorain Avenue New construction Looking east on Lorain toward Fulton.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 12, 201411 yr Unknown as to the name of the development or the developer. The property is owned by JS & Associates, the incorporator of which is John W. Sweeney and whose agent is Nancy C. Shuster. Ring any bells with anyone? BTW, this propery is on the northwest corner of Lorain and Fulton. Cool, I remember when the property went on the landmark agenda for demolition. The site plan changed quite a bit since then. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,2492.msg648814/topicseen.html#msg648814 http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2012/11082012/index.php
February 12, 201411 yr It is not awesome, but the limited documentation suggests part of the project will (I hope) be built right up to the sidewalk, and none of the garages will be facing Lorain. That right there gives it a head start over lots of other recent townhouse projects.
February 19, 201411 yr From the restuarant thread... I take it this means that work is starting at '3000' ?? Phoenix Coffee to Open Ohio City Location This Summer The rumors are true, java lovers: Local coffee roasters Phoenix Coffee will open a cafe in Ohio City this summer in an as-of-yet unreleased location. Phoenix already has shops on Lee Road and Coventry in Cleveland Heights and on E. 9th St. downtown. The Ohio City shop will be its first franchise on the west side. Coffee director Chris Feran says Phoenix is aiming for "late summer" for an opening, likely sometime in August. He says they intend to create "a little bit of a different feel" there. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2014/02/18/phoenix-coffee-to-open-ohio-city-location-this-summer http://www.cleveland.com/rentals/plaindealer/index.ssf/2013/04/renters_enjoy_ohio_citys_walkable_streets_and_growing_retail_base.html "Early plans call for its one- and two-bedroom apartments to be nestled between a first-floor coffee shop and a roof-top patio."
February 19, 201411 yr HGF still proposing a sub-par design though... For HGF, it is not too bad. But it still is a very sub-par design. Not sure why someone would hire this firm for an urban townhouse project. At least it is up against the sidewalk and hides the garages pretty well.
February 19, 201411 yr Unknown as to the name of the development or the developer. The property is owned by JS & Associates, the incorporator of which is John W. Sweeney and whose agent is Nancy C. Shuster. Ring any bells with anyone? BTW, this propery is on the northwest corner of Lorain and Fulton. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2014/02132014/index.php Cleveland Landmarks Commission AGENDA - February 13, 2014 Lorain Avenue Historic District 3700 Lorain Avenue New construction Sweeney owns the art gallery that's immediately east of the project site. Schuster is a neighborhood attorney.
February 20, 201411 yr What in the wide wide world of sports is this? http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2014/crr02-24-2014.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals February 24, 2014 9:30 Calendar No. 14-012: 4308 Franklin Boulevard Oh Dear Productions, owner, appeals to change the use of the existing vacant single family dwelling in a B1 Two Family District to a three-family dwelling and, pursuant to Section 325.20 a dwelling unit is defined as one(1) or more rooms providing complete liv-ing facilities for one (1) family, including equipment for cooking or provisions for the same and including rooms for living, sleeping and eating; and according to Section 337.03 (c ) the Board of Zoning Appeals, after public notice and public hearing, and upon prescribing proper safeguards to preserve the character of the neighborhood, may grant special permits for the remodeling of existing dwelling houses or the erection of row houses to provide for more than two (2) dwelling units but not more than six dwelling units in each building, provided that:(1)The square feet of lot area to be allotted to each dwelling unit is in accordance with the area regulations included in Chapter 355; (2)the dwelling units to be created will be not smaller than two (2) rooms and a bathroom;(3)there will be no exterior evidence that a remodeled dwelling house is occupied by more than two (2) families, except such as may be permitted by the Board; (4)the building when altered or erected and when occupied will conform to all the applicable provisions of the Building and Housing Codes and as the Commissioner of Building and the Commissioner of Housing so certify;(5)garage space or hard surfaced and drained parking space will be provided upon the premises for the cars of the families to be accommodated on the premises at the rate of not less than one (1) car per family (Filed January 31, 2014). "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 20, 201411 yr Oh you're right, that's Franklin Castle. So what is Oh Dear Productions and what do they have in mind for that place? Hmmm. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 20, 201411 yr I thought the city had already re-zoned the building for three units a few years back
February 23, 201411 yr Accdg to Sam McNulty's post on Phoenix's facebook, the Phoenix coffeehouse will be at 3000 Bridge (West Side Community house). It beat out Starbucks for that location
February 23, 201411 yr Was walking around the neighborhood yesterday and got some shots of a couple projects... Not sure what this is: Mariner's Watch:
February 23, 201411 yr Thanks for the photos! That first project is Platform Brewery, I believe: http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2014/02/21/with-recent-hire-of-brewmaster-platform-beer-inches-closer-to-opening-day#.Uwez5y1jy6s.facebook
February 23, 201411 yr It's wood framed?! The huge (must be 200 apartments) 5 story apartment building at the intersection of Green and Chagrin in Beachwood is also wood framed.
February 24, 201411 yr Hingetown neighbors to Mariners Watch...Harness Cycle and Cleveland Tea revival ...opened yestrday. Beet Jar juice bar is opening very soon. Cant wait for the great raw and organic juices.
February 24, 201411 yr I saw all the food tables and people in Harness cycle and wondered what was going on in there. Is CTR an actual tea house?
February 24, 201411 yr It's wood framed?! Uptown is the only new build residential project built recently which I can think of around here that was not stick built. It seems to be fairly standard, sadly. On top of that, it looks like they are going with an open-web truss system for the floor/ceiling space.
February 25, 201411 yr Question from an ignoramus: Why is concrete construction preferable to stick built construction?
February 25, 201411 yr It is a question of quality. Concrete offers better sound insulation, is fire retardent, and does not warp over time like wood. You also have to consider that the wood used for construction these days comes from tree farms a lot of times and is not ideally aged. If I was seriously considering this building, I would at least want to see metal studs. When a completely stick built structure, I just assume that the developer is trying to do whatever is minimally acceptable under the building code. None of this, however, is to say that you can't build a quality building with just wood framing. There are other ways to minimize the downsides, such as using high-quality thick sheetrock and taking additional steps for sound insulation.
February 27, 201411 yr It is a question of quality. Concrete offers better sound insulation, is fire retardent, and does not warp over time like wood. You also have to consider that the wood used for construction these days comes from tree farms a lot of times and is not ideally aged. If I was seriously considering this building, I would at least want to see metal studs. When a completely stick built structure, I just assume that the developer is trying to do whatever is minimally acceptable under the building code. None of this, however, is to say that you can't build a quality building with just wood framing. There are other ways to minimize the downsides, such as using high-quality thick sheetrock and taking additional steps for sound insulation. What exactly is "minimally acceptable under the building code"? It either meets or does not. You can use whatever materials are allowed by code to meet those requirements. Everyone is using wood framing because it is the most cost effective over the short term, the basic ideology of almost all developers.
February 27, 201411 yr ^And I assume that it is the cheapest (or "most cost effective" if you prefer) method allowed under the building code. That, to me, constitutes "minimally acceptable under the building code" And I doubt that "everyone" is using wood framing. I am fairly certain that Uptown did not. I further assume that somewhere in this Country a brick building is being built right now.
February 27, 201411 yr In Cleveland, the majority of new housing developments are townhouses, where wooden frame construction makes sense. There haven't been a lot of larger construction projects. Uptown used steel and concrete. So did the Avenue District Tower The Langston and this project used wood framing. What other large projects have their been? What is happening elsewhere? The residential towers going up elsewhere obviously use steel.
February 27, 201411 yr I would think that you have to use steel for residential "towers".... basically anything over 4-5 floors.
March 4, 201411 yr I would think that you have to use steel for residential "towers".... basically anything over 4-5 floors. Now you are getting somewhere. Wood is not used for structural purposes over 4 stories. There is a large push in Canada and Europe (go figure, they are ahead of the US again) for tall structures made of wood construction. It is slowly catching in the US. Also, brick is not a structural component. Brick is a cladding for decoration and weather. Brick can be used with any structure, wood, concrete (cast in place, precast, concrete block) or steel. I cannot speak as to why Uptown used cast-in-place concrete structure, but my guess would be aesthetics. They left the ceilings and some of the columns exposed in the units.
March 11, 201411 yr Unknown as to the name of the development or the developer. The property is owned by JS & Associates, the incorporator of which is John W. Sweeney and whose agent is Nancy C. Shuster. Ring any bells with anyone? BTW, this propery is on the northwest corner of Lorain and Fulton. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2014/02132014/index.php Cleveland Landmarks Commission AGENDA - February 13, 2014 Lorain Avenue Historic District 3700 Lorain Avenue New construction Looking east on Lorain toward Fulton.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2014/03132014/index.php Cleveland Landmarks Commission AGENDA - March 13, 2014 CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS Ohio City Historic District: Case 14-003 3700 Lorain Avenue New construction "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 11, 201411 yr And there's this small, but cool project. The Landmarks Commission didn't have images (yet) for this application, but Streetview has views from the alley north of Franklin called Vine Court. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2014/03132014/index.php AGENDA - March 13, 2014 Ohio City Historic District Warehouse 3002 Franklin Boulevard (Rear) Renovation for residential conversion This is what the warehouse (seen in back) looks like from Franklin Two views from the alley Vine Court "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 11, 201411 yr From the CLC image, it appears 3700 Lorain will incorporate the small, empty retail block currently standing on the site into the residences... no?
March 23, 201411 yr "@SOLODistrictOC: Another building purchased and being renovated @SOLODistrictOC across from @PlatformBeers exciting tenant coming soon http://t.co/R1MsYotZ06" "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 24, 201411 yr Took these yesterday afternoon. great to hear about, and see, the investment on Lorain Ave.
March 24, 201411 yr I keep driving by that place and too lazy to look it up. Thought it was like a supply place for home brewers. Whats that building next to it going to be?
March 24, 201411 yr ^^Looking good! Can't wait to hear about the stuff across the street. ^Sounds like Platform is going to be a lot more than a supply place for home brewers: http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2014/02/21/with-recent-hire-of-brewmaster-platform-beer-inches-closer-to-opening-day And as of last year: Next door, a coffee shop and bistro called Plum is in the works. Plum will provide small bites for the Platform tasting room, and the two businesses will share a backyard beer garden. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2013/07/entrepreneurs_envision_brewery.html Not sure if this Plum place is still on tap or not. Anyone know?
March 25, 201411 yr Here's more info on the building shown above. Have they started renovations before getting a variance to open up there?? http://www2.sos.state.oh.us/pls/bsqry/f?p=100:7:0::NO:7:P7_CHARTER_NUM:1433939 http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2014/crr04-07-2014.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals April 7, 2014 City Hall - Room 514 9:30 Ward 3 Calendar No. 14-032: 4125 Lorain Avenue Joe Cimperman 16 Notices JC Land Holdings, owner, appeals to change the use from storefront/office to bar with accessory brewery (not for wholesale or distribution) in a D2 Local Retail Business District and a Pedestrian Retail Overlay District (PRO) and pursuant to Section 349.04 (f) of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances the required off-street parking for 99 patrons and 5 employees requires parking in the amount of one space per employee plus one space for each four patrons (30 parking spaces), less one-third due to PRO regulations equaling 20 spaces being required and zero spaces are provided (Filed 3-12-14). EDIT.... But I wonder who the actual owner is... JC Land Holdings' incorporation lists only the statutory agent, not the incorporator/shareholder(s). The company was formed one month before they bought this property in March 2013. http://www2.sos.state.oh.us/reports/rwservlet?imgc&Din=201305100747 The county property tax bills are mailed to 3386 STILLWATER DR, MEDINA, OH 44256 also the address of JC Beertech LTD (again, an attorney listed) and JC Coil Cleaning Inc. (per http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/JC.Coil.Cleaning.Inc.330-764-7913) Turns out the filing for JC Coil Cleaning shows two incorporators: John F. Martin and a Justin R. Carson http://www2.sos.state.oh.us/pls/bsqry/f?p=100:7:0::NO:7:P7_CHARTER_NUM:1433939 So that's who "JC" apparently is: Justin Carson. No I don't see any criminal records for these guys, so maybe they're just afraid of getting sued by future bar/brewery patrons? OK I won't tell anyone who they are. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 25, 201411 yr Hmmmm...usually I have some info on breweries...they have kept this under wraps. I don't know what it is... A good addition though, hopefully it's chill and has good beer!
March 25, 201411 yr Am I missing something? Look up thread 2 posts. JC Beer Tech is part owner of Platform Brewery. Thats the same building, pre renovation.
March 25, 201411 yr Snapped up a couple pics of Mariner's Watch after going to Cleveland Tea Revival. As a side note Cleveland Tea Revival was fairly busy on a thursday which I was not expecting and they have a good variety of teas. I'll definetly be going back. IMAG0346 by Ctownrocks1, on Flickr IMAG0347_BURST002 by Ctownrocks1, on Flickr
March 25, 201411 yr Am I missing something? Look up thread 2 posts. JC Beer Tech is part owner of Platform Brewery. Thats the same building, pre renovation. Yep, definitely the same thing. I felt like I was having a stroke.
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