February 14, 20205 yr Building permits filed for "Franklin Court Townhomes" at the vacant corner of Franklin and W 32nd. Developer is Frank DeCesare (Case Development LLC). Number of permits suggest that there will be 14 units.
February 14, 20205 yr 19 minutes ago, tykaps said: Building permits filed for "Franklin Court Townhomes" at the vacant corner of Franklin and W 32nd. Developer is Frank DeCesare (Case Development LLC). Number of permits suggest that there will be 14 units. That block between Franklin and Clinton will be jam packed.
February 15, 20205 yr 22 hours ago, tykaps said: Building permits filed for "Franklin Court Townhomes" at the vacant corner of Franklin and W 32nd. Developer is Frank DeCesare (Case Development LLC). Number of permits suggest that there will be 14 units. Did he finally change this design? Block Club, Design Review, and BZA have (rightfully) denied this multiple times.
February 15, 20205 yr 21 minutes ago, OCBB2009 said: Did he finally change this design? Block Club, Design Review, and BZA have (rightfully) denied this multiple times. What were the objections? I googled and the conceptuals I found were not the worst thing I have seen proposed for Ohio City. Edited February 15, 20205 yr by Htsguy
February 15, 20205 yr 46 minutes ago, Htsguy said: What were the objections? I googled and the conceptuals I found were not the worst thing I have seen proposed for Ohio City. The objections were many. But basically there was no way this thing was going to get approval without a Franklin/32nd wraparound and with the proposed drive splitting the units. https://docs.google.com/file/d/1w9fe21HH_7WU35808smO2ksMXMvfuYRl/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword
February 15, 20205 yr On 11/13/2018 at 1:04 PM, KJP said: While no graphics were included with this Design Review agenda item, the graphic below is on Case Development's website. Case bought the vacant lot at the NE corner of Franklin and West 32nd in 2014 under the name FRANKLIN COURT TOWNHOMES, L.P. TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT IN 2-FAMILY DISTRICT Project Location: Franklin Blvd. and West 32nd Street Project Representative: Michael DeCesare, Case Development http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2018/11162018/index.php Is this still the current design?
February 15, 20205 yr DeCeasar craps out some of the worst designed projects in the City. Edited February 15, 20205 yr by w28th
February 15, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, X said: Is this still the current design? No, he put together another pretty awful design that was rejected by landmarks.
February 15, 20205 yr 29 minutes ago, 3231 said: No, he put together another pretty awful design that was rejected by landmarks. So when @tykaps states that building permits have been "filed" does that simply mean applications were submitted but not approved by the city. Or does filed mean approved. If the later, how can you get a building permit if you have not received approval from design review or landmarks? Or does filing permits mean you are going in front of one of those two boards. I guess I am a bit confused. I was under the impression that the issuance of a building permit was a separate step from design review. In other words design approval and then the city issues a building permit upon application.
February 15, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, X said: Is this still the current design? Are these supposed to be market rate or affordable?
February 15, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, 3231 said: No, he put together another pretty awful design that was rejected by landmarks. Are they posted anywhere?
February 15, 20205 yr 26 minutes ago, Frmr CLEder said: Are these supposed to be market rate or affordable? Are you asking me? I don't know anything about this project but what's on UO.
February 15, 20205 yr Here's the sequence of design review in this portion of Ohio City if I'm not mistaken: Local Block Block OCI Design Review (Local Landmarks) City of Cleveland Landmarks Planning Commission (if necessary depending on the project) Board of Zoning Appeals if there's any variances Submit for Permit Review by Building Department You typically need to have gotten approval by each sequential review committee for things to go smoothly. You can technically not get approval from block club or OCI, but get approved by City Landmarks but it's very rare. Once the project becomes contentious it really slows down the whole process which is usually the motivating factor for developers. This block club, Franklin Clinton, is run by some real obstructionists, one of them is also on the OCI Design Review Board. Certainly can't submit for permit before Zoning and Landmarks approval. Not sure what "filing" permits means.
February 15, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, w28th said: Here's the sequence of design review in this portion of Ohio City if I'm not mistaken: Local Block Block Local Block, block, eh? Is that a Freudian slip? When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
February 15, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Htsguy said: So when @tykaps states that building permits have been "filed" does that simply mean applications were submitted but not approved by the city. Or does filed mean approved. If the later, how can you get a building permit if you have not received approval from design review or landmarks? Or does filing permits mean you are going in front of one of those two boards. I guess I am a bit confused. I was under the impression that the issuance of a building permit was a separate step from design review. In other words design approval and then the city issues a building permit upon application. Their building permit has not been approved yet. It was just submitted. They still have to go before a number of groups to get it approved.
February 15, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, Htsguy said: So when @tykaps states that building permits have been "filed" does that simply mean applications were submitted but not approved by the city. Or does filed mean approved. If the later, how can you get a building permit if you have not received approval from design review or landmarks? Or does filing permits mean you are going in front of one of those two boards. I guess I am a bit confused. I was under the impression that the issuance of a building permit was a separate step from design review. In other words design approval and then the city issues a building permit upon application. Actually, he was rejected by the City Planning Commission. There was new zoning legislation passed in 2018 that allows for townhomes to be built on parcels that are zoned for 1- or 2-family residential. The CPC must approve the request--effectively allowing a townhome proposal to bypass all of the setback, area and height requirements of the single or two family home zoning. DeCeasare's proposal, for various reasons, was rejected by CPC. He then went to court to appeal and he lost. If he has since put together a new development proposal, then he would not be able to pull a building permit until he has been approved both by landmarks for its design as well as the CPC for townhomes in a 1 or 2 family zoned parcel. If tykaps saw something, my guess is that it would have been the first mandatory step of the building process--filing a site plan for a zoning-only review.
February 17, 20205 yr Since we all tend to get frustrated with the pace of development - here's a nice trip to see how far we've come in just a six years, moving West down Detroit... Quarter: Then: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4915987,-81.7072,3a,75y,252.54h,86.34t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sUlNikMlwBJukEq7rgdpjLw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Now: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4916003,-81.7071612,3a,75y,241.03h,83.37t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sdtlcYuZRpicn9S2l5Zl3bg!2e0!5s20190601T000000!7i16384!8i8192 Snavely: Then: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4904851,-81.7093055,3a,75y,109.02h,80.9t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sSq2XKhza7bTnpjqX1MXbbQ!2e0!5s20110601T000000!7i13312!8i6656 Now: UNDER CONSTRUCTION Saucy / Church and State: Then: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.490051,-81.7106462,3a,75y,170.36h,89.1t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s2dMgkl-Lrr_5DkOmAGYbxQ!2e0!5s20110601T000000!7i13312!8i6656 Now: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4898237,-81.711034,3a,75y,107.96h,84.57t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s0_J8fIUDJCIR_HT72ry6ow!2e0!5s20190601T000000!7i16384!8i8192 With 13 stories already up (and now pictured) of Church and State Hingetown: Then: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4892562,-81.7106046,3a,75y,163.12h,82.87t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1syxKlJbDw4yhaEXqKp-DSqA!2e0!5s20090901T000000!7i13312!8i6656 Now: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4892363,-81.7106376,3a,75y,150.09h,86.14t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sMx0c2jOJcuB_iIWcKyE1hA!2e0!5s20190601T000000!7i16384!8i8192 Mariners Watch: Then: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4892481,-81.7123975,3a,75y,104.2h,95.13t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sb4fcOxB7xmVBKMO-GbmAMA!2e0!5s20090801T000000!7i13312!8i6656 Now: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.489238,-81.7124189,3a,75y,104.2h,95.13t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1saSruI1aHlaBnvzCj8FCbqw!2e0!5s20190601T000000!7i16384!8i8192 Edge32 Then: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4890094,-81.7129668,3a,75y,215.12h,101.25t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sZqpbnyqC_jaBvKGloAXdPg!2e0!5s20090801T000000!7i13312!8i6656 Now: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4889857,-81.712934,3a,75y,200.15h,98.28t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sFWsIeb8MUod_x8bz9Nw-QA!2e0!5s20190601T000000!7i16384!8i8192 Cleveland Bagel: Then: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4876366,-81.7163588,3a,75y,184.98h,94.33t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1svhovs3tocPPiBlMQXh39hg!2e0!5s20070701T000000!7i3328!8i1664 Now: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4876653,-81.7163757,3a,75y,184.98h,94.33t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sv_rat90cMFyexsVKSSqkBA!2e0!5s20190601T000000!7i16384!8i8192
February 18, 20205 yr As a Hingetown resident, just a few updates I've noticed from being around town (being nosy): The Cleveland Vibrator Company has vacated their former property and has completed their move to Hinckley Pkwy. Snavely is currently using the land for construction parking for the teams working on Snavely Phase III. Speaking of Phase III, they are already working on the third story of the building... The workers are out there in rain, snow, 10 degree weather, etc. Give them credit. The Key Bank in the 25th Lofts building should be opening any day now. The interior work is practically complete. The exterior signage is up and wheelchair ramps have been installed. H&R Block/Sherwin have officially moved out of Market Square. Once Key Bank vacates, the building will be officially (completely) empty. I'd anticipate demolition would kick off right away. The Dexter is quietly making some big strides. They're constructing what I assume are elevator shafts (pictured below) and have had cranes onsite for a while now. I can't necessarily confirm but it does appear that there is some work going on inside of the new Pins Mechanical spot on 25th. Edited February 19, 20205 yr by BJBaes
February 19, 20205 yr Old Fashion Hot Dogs on Lorain Closing at the End of March After 92 Years of Business https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/02/19/old-fashioned-hot-dogs-on-lorain-closing-at-the-end-of-march-after-92-years-of-business "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 19, 20205 yr Key Bank is opening up their new location in the Lofts Building on March 9th. Their last day at the current location is March 6th.
February 19, 20205 yr How many floors is it to be? Anxious to see one across East 28th start - behind Church and State. That will make the difference for this to be considered primarily a small apartment district, and that's fine with me.
February 19, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, KJP said: Old Fashion Hot Dogs on Lorain Closing at the End of March After 92 Years of Business https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/02/19/old-fashioned-hot-dogs-on-lorain-closing-at-the-end-of-march-after-92-years-of-business I wish I could afford to buy the sign & everything else in that little spot - as is - and reopen somewhere down the street.
February 19, 20205 yr Isn't that where the bldg. was to ve replaced by a new one and the hot dog place would resurface? If do, a shame!
February 19, 20205 yr Just now, lafont said: Isn't that where the bldg. was to ve replaced by a new one and the hot dog place would resurface? If do, a shame! Yes, I see it is. Did the new construction depend on the hot dog place?
February 19, 20205 yr Yes, the building the Hot Dog Inn is located in will be demolished for the new building.
February 20, 20205 yr The final plan for the whole project was discussed at Landmarks on October 24, 2019. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2019/10242019/index.php
February 20, 20205 yr I am ok with this^ Although the Hot Dog Inn is a staple that will be missed, architecturally, it was basically a shanty building. We are adding density, and quite frankly, an improvement architecturally, I think it's a win.
February 20, 20205 yr 20 hours ago, lafont said: How many floors is it to be? Anxious to see one across East 28th start - behind Church and State. That will make the difference for this to be considered primarily a small apartment district, and that's fine with me. 5 floors. 88 units. Edited February 20, 20205 yr by marty15
February 20, 20205 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 20205 yr On 2/20/2020 at 9:08 AM, YO to the CLE said: I am ok with this^ Although the Hot Dog Inn is a staple that will be missed, architecturally, it was basically a shanty building. We are adding density, and quite frankly, an improvement architecturally, I think it's a win. So are the owners. It timed up perfectly with planned retirement and gave them a reason to call it quits
February 21, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, YABO713 said: So are the owners. It timed up perfectly with planned retirement and gave them a reason to call it quits And most importantly to them it seems, an opportunity to complain about the development boogeyman.
February 21, 20205 yr 25 minutes ago, jam40jeff said: And most importantly to them it seems, an opportunity to complain about the development boogeyman. I think Cleveland Scene might've used a quote to get their oft-biased message across. The Sorma's have no ill-will towards the developers.
February 21, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, YABO713 said: I think Cleveland Scene might've used a quote to get their oft-biased message across. The Sorma's have no ill-will towards the developers. Good to know, but do you think there was more context? Re-reading the quote, it's hard to imagine what else was meant by "As with everything these days, developers have taken over," although he does then go on to explain how they gave him an opportunity to come into the new building but he was just ready to retire. I'm just not sure why the first part was necessary.
February 21, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, jam40jeff said: Good to know, but do you think there was more context? Re-reading the quote, it's hard to imagine what else was meant by "As with everything these days, developers have taken over," although he does then go on to explain how they gave him an opportunity to come into the new building but he was just ready to retire. I'm just not sure why the first part was necessary. I think it’s a reference to who holds sway in available properties in Ohio City. Perhaps he wishes they’d preserve the building, but he’s certainly not bitter about the situation as whole
February 24, 20205 yr KNEZ is no longer playing around... Near West Design Review Case Report FULTON ROW TOWNHOMES Project Information Near West Case # NW 2020-002 Address: 2300 Fulton Road Company: Knez Homes Architect: Sixmo Description: Approximately 57 new-construction townhomes in Ohio City.
February 24, 20205 yr 12 minutes ago, Clefan98 said: Description: Approximately 57 new-construction townhomes in Ohio City. Damn, that's a pretty serious town-home development.
February 24, 20205 yr So many interesting possibilities here, including the excess land RTA owns here for a rail station that was never built. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 24, 20205 yr 4 hours ago, Clefan98 said: KNEZ is no longer playing around... Near West Design Review Case Report FULTON ROW TOWNHOMES Project Information Near West Case # NW 2020-002 Address: 2300 Fulton Road Company: Knez Homes Architect: Sixmo Description: Approximately 57 new-construction townhomes in Ohio City. I had gotten some intel from Knez about this site since I had put in an offer (that was rejected) on a house nearby. I knew it was going to be townhomes, but I had no idea he was planning this many! Fantastic development for the neighborhood. I really wonder when redevelopment is going to jump 90 and pass over into Clark-Fulton. For those that aren't aware, this will likely extend w36 st and curve around into w 37th st. Knez owns two large properties there under a subsidiary "Nascent Land Development LLC". Edited February 24, 20205 yr by dastler
February 24, 20205 yr Have to imagine this site's proximity to the Red Line Greenway will be a big selling point.
February 24, 20205 yr As reported elsewhere on UO, Knez has their name on and has been building townhomes, apartments and single-family homes all over the city. Nothing too major, but collectively, they are changing the face of the Cleveland. Edited February 24, 20205 yr by Frmr CLEder
February 24, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, cfdwarrior said: Any idea as to what these townhomes will look like? I'm working on it. But I may have to proceed without it. And the article about it will contain a little bit of a KennyScoops bomb. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 24, 20205 yr MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 Fulton Road deadzone to be enlivened by trails, rails & housing Between Cleveland's growing Ohio City and Clark-Fulton neighorhoods is a deadzone of railroad tracks, a 10-lane Interstate highway, scrap recycling businesses and two historic cemeteries. But efforts are gearing up to pump new life into this area. Knez Homes is seeking approvals from the City of Cleveland to build one of its largest townhome developments in the city so far. As proposed, Fulton Row Townhomes would add 58 townhouses to vacant land the west side of Fulton Road, between the 180-year-old Willet Street Cemetery and the Norfolk Southern Corp. railroad tracks. Fulton's original name was Willet. Through an affiliate Nascent Land Development, LLC, Knez bought 2.1 acres of land in 2017 for $135,000, according to county records. The low price reflects the decades-long lack of real estate activity in this tired-looking neighborhood of aging, modest wood-frame homes, underutilized light industries, vacant houses and empty lots. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/02/fulton-road-deadzone-to-be-enlivened-by.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 24, 20205 yr 8 minutes ago, KJP said: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 Fulton Road deadzone to be enlivened by trails, rails & housing Between Cleveland's growing Ohio City and Clark-Fulton neighorhoods is a deadzone of railroad tracks, a 10-lane Interstate highway, scrap recycling businesses and two historic cemeteries. But efforts are gearing up to pump new life into this area. Knez Homes is seeking approvals from the City of Cleveland to build one of its largest townhome developments in the city so far. As proposed, Fulton Row Townhomes would add 58 townhouses to vacant land the west side of Fulton Road, between the 180-year-old Willet Street Cemetery and the Norfolk Southern Corp. railroad tracks. Fulton's original name was Willet. Through an affiliate Nascent Land Development, LLC, Knez bought 2.1 acres of land in 2017 for $135,000, according to county records. The low price reflects the decades-long lack of real estate activity in this tired-looking neighborhood of aging, modest wood-frame homes, underutilized light industries, vacant houses and empty lots. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/02/fulton-road-deadzone-to-be-enlivened-by.html Possible Fulton Road Red Line in-fill station? Hooray! When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
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