Beachwood public meetings in 2024

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will consider plans for a rear addition at 25164 Maidstone Lane and three additions at 26600 Shaker Boulevard. The board will also review a project for the Fuchs Mizrachi School.

• Review of rear addition plans at 25164 Maidstone Lane
• Review of three additions at 26600 Shaker Boulevard
• Review of plans for Fuchs Mizrachi School

The Architectural Board of Review met on December 16, 2024, and took action on two items. The board approved plans for three additions and four new play areas at 26600 Shaker Blvd. (Fuchs Mizrachi School). The board tabled plans for a rear addition at 25164 Maidstone Lane (owner Goldish/Schiowitz) pending additional information.

• Approved three additions and four new play areas at 26600 Shaker Blvd. (Fuchs Mizrachi School)
• Tabled rear addition at 25164 Maidstone Lane for additional information

City Council

Beachwood City Council will consider approving the 2025 fiscal year budget, amending compensation for the Mayor, and purchasing new police vehicles and safety cameras. The meeting also includes confirmations for various city commissions and a farewell for Councilman Eric Synenberg.

• Ordinance 2024-77: Approves 2025 City budget and transfers funds
• Ordinance 2024-86: Adjusts Mayor/Safety Director compensation
• Resolution 2024-61: Approves purchase of Ford Mustang Mach-E police vehicle
• Resolution 2024-62: Approves purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle
• Resolution 2024-63: Authorizes installation of ten Flock Safety cameras

City Council adopted the 2025 appropriations ordinance, transferring $3.5 million from the general fund to capital projects. It also amended the zoning code to prohibit commercial cultivation, processing, distribution, or sale of adult-use cannabis. The council approved numerous other ordinances and resolutions, including establishing a development process for the former Fairmount Temple property and purchasing police vehicles and safety cameras.

• Adopted 2025 appropriations ordinance with $3.5M transfer to capital projects (7-0)
• Amended zoning code to prohibit adult-use cannabis commercial activities (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance establishing development process for former Fairmount Temple property (7-0)
• Approved $62,500 contract for 10 Flock Safety cameras (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Ford Mustang Mach-E police vehicle for $81,008.31 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle for $56,150 (7-0)
• Approved $45,019 contract to resurface three aquatic center slides (7-0)
• Approved $237,088.94 change order for sewer project (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss and vote on a request to extend the testing date for the Police Department Sergeant Promotion examination. Other general matters may also be addressed.

• Vote on extending the Police Department Sergeant Promotion examination testing date

Council Committee Meetings

The Committee of the Whole will hear the Mayor's Report. Council members will discuss the mayoral salary and the council members' salary. The meeting also provides time for any other matters to be raised.

• Mayor's Report
• Discussion regarding Mayoral Salary
• Discussion regarding Council Salary
• Any other matters coming before the Committee of the Whole

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole met on December 9, 2024, and discussed potential increases to the mayoral salary and council rules, but tabled both items for further discussion at a later meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Tabled mayoral salary increase discussion
• Tabled council rules discussion
• Adjourned to next regular City Council meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on December 3, 2024, to consider several site plans and variance requests. Key items include a preliminary plan for cluster homes on North Woodland Road, a school addition at Fuchs Mizrachi, and multiple setback variances. The commission will also review its Rules of Procedure and a tabled rezoning of two Edgewood Road parcels from residential to public/institutional.

• Preliminary site plan for cluster homes at North Woodland Road (PPN 741-29-020)
• Building and play area additions at Fuchs Mizrachi School, 26600 Shaker Blvd
• Dumpster fence enclosure at Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital, 3025 Science Park Drive
• Revised lot split plat for Chagrin Highlands (PPN 742-39-005)
• Tabled rezoning of 2555 and 2561 Edgewood Road from U-1 to U-5 (Ordinance No. 2024-63)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing a six-foot ornamental fence twelve feet from the right-of-way at 24815 Greenwich Lane, instead of the code-required twenty feet. The commission also tabled P&Z 2023-17, a preliminary site plan for cluster homes on North Woodland Road, after the applicant chose to table it; staff cited missing Army Corps of Engineers approval and unresolved variances. A review of the commission's Rules of Procedure was kept tabled.

• Approved P&Z 2024-39: eight-foot variance for a six-foot ornamental fence twelve feet from the right-of-way at 24815 Greenwich Lane (roll call: Mayor Berns, R. Hecht, J. Shoykhet, E. Synenberg, B. Zabell yes; none no)
• Tabled P&Z 2023-17: preliminary site plan for cluster homes at PPN 741-29-020, North Woodland Road (roll call: Mayor Berns, R. Hecht, E. Synenberg, B. Zabell yes; none no)
• Moved P&Z 2023-17 to the end of the agenda due to insufficient members for a proper vote (motion approved)
• Kept P&Z 2024-40, review of the Rules of Procedure, tabled

Council Committee Meetings

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the proposed 2025 budget and Council rules. The meeting also includes a Mayor's report and any other matters. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Discussion regarding 2025 Council budget
• Discussion regarding Council rules
• Mayor's report

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a proposed 2025 training program for Councilmembers and discussed revisions to the Council's Rules of Procedure. Councilmembers accepted several proposed rule changes, including adjustments to meeting agendas and citizen remarks, but did not approve a change to the roll call voting method.

• Accepted amendments to Council Rules of Procedure (excluding roll call voting)
• Rejected proposed change to roll call voting method
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review is meeting to review submitted plans for two projects. The board will consider a new single-family home and a new wall sign for a business.

• Plans for a new single-family dwelling at 26930 Hurlingham Road
• Plans for a new wall sign at 3737 Park East Drive, Ste 204 (Acrisure)

The Architectural Board of Review tabled a proposal for a new single-family dwelling at 26930 Hurlingham Road, requesting actual samples and updated drawings. The board approved a new wall sign for Acrisure at 3737 Park East Drive, Suite 204.

• Tabled new single-family dwelling at 26930 Hurlingham Road (PPN 741-35-005)
• Approved new wall sign at 3737 Park East Drive, Ste 204 (Acrisure)

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will consider several urgent measures, including rezoning two parcels at 2509 and 2515 South Green Road from single‑family to public and institutional use. Other items include a public hearing on a zoning code amendment, multiple budget and salary ordinances, and resolutions authorizing purchases and agreements. The council will also approve minutes from recent meetings and hear citizen remarks.

• Ordinance 2024-81: Rezoning 2509 and 2515 South Green Road from U‑1 Single Family Residential to U‑5 Public and Institutional District
• Ordinance 2024-82: Rezoning 23250 Chagrin Boulevard from U‑7A General Office Building to U‑3C Planned Multi‑Family Residential
• Resolution 2024-53: Authorize Mayor to accept a quotation from Ports Petroleum, Co., Inc. for petroleum purchase, waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution 2024-55: Authorize Mayor to enter a grant agreement with NEORSD for Timberlane/Green Sewer Relief Project Phase 2
• Ordinance 2024-78: Authorize payment of professional service claims as an urgent measure

Beachwood City Council approved the 2025 appropriations ordinance (2024-77) on second reading, adopted several urgent measures including the 2024 budget amendment, administrative salary ordinance changes, and resolutions for petroleum, backup storage hardware, a NEORSD sewer grant, and ready-mix concrete. A rezoning for 2509/2515 South Green Road was placed on first reading, while a rezoning for 23250 Chagrin Boulevard was tabled until December 16, 2024.

• Adopted 2025 appropriations ordinance (2024-77) (7-0)
• Adopted 2024 budget amendment (2024-79) (7-0)
• Adopted administrative salary ordinance amendment (2024-80) (7-0)
• Approved petroleum purchase from Ports Petroleum, waiving bidding (6-0, Shoykhet recused)
• Approved backup storage hardware purchase up to $34,810 (7-0)
• Authorized NEORSD sewer grant agreement for up to $1.5M (7-0)
• Accepted JAB Supply bid for ready-mix concrete up to $100,000 (7-0)
• Tabled rezoning at 23250 Chagrin Boulevard until Dec 16 (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Beachwood Civil Service Commission will hold a meeting to discuss personnel matters, specifically interviewing candidates for a Lateral Transfer Police Officer position. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Interviews for Lateral Transfer Police Officer
• Meeting at Beachwood City Hall, Conference Room B

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will consider four applications: two for new single-family dwellings and two for signage modifications. The board will decide on approval, approval with comments, or denial for each item.

• New wall sign for Porsche Beachwood at 3750 Orange Place (ABR #24-61)
• New wall sign and tenant panel replacements for Spark by Hilton at 26300 Chagrin Blvd (ABR #24-62)
• New single-family dwelling at 2435 Brentwood Road (ABR #24-63)
• New single-family dwelling at 24375 Hilltop Drive (ABR #24-64)

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved signage plans for properties at 3750 Orange Place and 26300 Chagrin Blvd. The board also approved plans for new single-family dwellings at 2435 Brentwood Road and 24375 Hilltop Drive, subject to specific window adjustments.

• Approved wall sign at 3750 Orange Place (Porsche Beachwood)
• Approved signage and panel replacements at 26300 Chagrin Blvd (Spark by Hilton)
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 2435 Brentwood Road with conditions
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 24375 Hilltop Drive with conditions

Council Committee Meetings

The Safety and Public Health Committee will meet to review the Mayor's report and discuss emergency community notifications.

• Discussion regarding Emergency Community Notifications

The Safety and Public Health Committee met and discussed emergency community notifications, including tornado sirens, NOAA radios, and other alternatives. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Council Committee Meetings

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a council vacancy and any other matters. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Beachwood City Hall.

• Mayor's Report
• Discussion regarding Council Vacancy
• Any other matters coming before the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the process for filling an upcoming City Council vacancy. Council President Alec Isaacson outlined the application, written question, and interview procedures, and committee members provided input. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without substantive action.

• Discussed process for filling upcoming Council vacancy
• Adjourned to next Regular City Council Meeting (6-0)

City Council

City Council will consider the 2025 appropriations budget, renew employee health insurance with Medical Mutual of Ohio, and authorize the purchase of a rescue squad vehicle and fire truck refurbishment. Several contracts for police, traffic, and vehicle services are also up for renewal.

• Ordinance 2024-77: 2025 fiscal year appropriations and fund transfer from General to Capital Projects
• Resolution 2024-42: Renew health insurance contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio
• Resolution 2024-46: Purchase one 2026 Rescue Squad Vehicle for Fire and Rescue Department
• Resolution 2024-47: Refurbish and repaint a fire truck
• Motion: Advertise for bids for a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-EGT Police Vehicle

The Beachwood City Council approved several contracts for city services, including health insurance, traffic engineering, and vehicle maintenance. Council also authorized the payment of city claims and placed the 2025 fiscal year appropriations ordinance on first reading. All legislative items were approved by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved payment of city claims (7-0)
• Placed 2025 fiscal year appropriations ordinance on first reading (7-0)
• Renewed Medical Mutual of Ohio health insurance contract (7-0)
• Renewed Direct Business Technologies security software contract (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2026 rescue squad vehicle (7-0)
• Approved contract for fire truck refurbishing and painting (7-0)
• Renewed T.A.C. Computer contract for police department maintenance (7-0)
• Authorized advertisement for bids for 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (7-0)

Council Committee Meetings

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss deer management strategies and receive an update on the Fairmount Temple Community Engagement Forum. The meeting also includes the Mayor's report and a period for additional matters.

• Discussion regarding Deer Management
• Fairmount Temple Community Engagement Forum update
• Mayor's Report

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole met on November 13, 2024, to hear a presentation and discussion on deer management alternatives and an update on the Fairmount Temple Community Engagement Forum. No formal legislation, votes on ordinances, or contract approvals were recorded in these minutes aside from a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Council Committee Meetings

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole will hear the mayor's report, consider a discussion on proposed zoning code changes, and address any other matters brought before the committee.

• Mayor's Report
• Discussion regarding proposed Zoning Code changes
• Any other matters coming before the Committee of the Whole

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will meet to review three project applications. The board will consider plans for a bank sign, a residential deck addition, and a new single-family home.

• New wall sign and ground sign reface at 22835 Chagrin Blvd (Farmer’s National Bank)
• Screened-in deck addition at 24213 Woodway Road
• New single-family dwelling at 26930 Hurlingham Road

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved a new wall sign and tenant panel at 22835 Chagrin Blvd. and a screened-in deck addition at 24213 Woodway Road. The board tabled a proposal for a new single-family dwelling at 26930 Hurlingham Road.

• Approved wall sign and tenant panel at 22835 Chagrin Blvd.
• Approved screened-in deck addition at 24213 Woodway Road
• Tabled new single-family dwelling at 26930 Hurlingham Road

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will meet to approve payment of professional service claims and discuss bidding for equipment replacement. The meeting includes reports from the Mayor and Department Directors.

• Ordinance 2024-75: payment of claims for professional and other services
• Motion to advertise for bids for replacement of pool pumps at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a variance request for a concrete patio at 23919 Edgehill Drive, a lot split request for 3300 Enterprise Parkway, and an adult day care service application at 23400 Mercantile Road Suite 2. It will also consider possible changes to its Rules of Procedure. Additionally, the commission will revisit a rezoning proposal to change 2555 and 2561 Edgewood Road from U-1 Single Family Residential to U-5 Public and Institutional district under Ordinance 2024-63.

• 435' hardscape variance for a concrete patio at 23919 Edgehill Drive (Item 5)
• Preliminary and final approval of lot split for PPN 741-18-006, 3300 Enterprise Parkway (Item 6)
• Approval request for an adult day care service at 23400 Mercantile Road, Suite 2 (Item 7)
• Review and possible vote on the Rules of Procedure for the Planning and Zoning Commission (Item 8)
• Rezoning of 2555 and 2561 Edgewood Road from U-1 to U-5 Public and Institutional district (Ordinance 2024-63, Item 2024-27)

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission approved a hardscape variance for a concrete patio at 23919 Edgehill Drive, a lot split at 3300 Enterprise Parkway, and an adult day care at 23400 Mercantile Road, Suite 2. The commission also tabled adoption of its Rules of Procedure for further review. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved hardscape variance for 23919 Edgehill Drive, allowing 1,395 sq ft total hardscape (5-0)
• Approved lot split of PPN 741-18-006 at 3300 Enterprise Parkway (5-0)
• Approved adult day care at 23400 Mercantile Road, Suite 2, with stipulations (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of Rules of Procedure to next meeting (5-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review met on October 21, 2024 to consider four applications. The board approved a garage and laundry addition at 2638 Deborah Drive, a new wall and ground sign at 21515 Chagrin Blvd for Skoda Gordon Dentistry, a new cabinet panel on an existing ground sign at 1000 Eaton Blvd, and a single‑family dwelling at 2445 Sittingbourne Lane, each with comments. Approvals are recorded under ABR numbers 24‑54 through 24‑57.

• Approval of garage and laundry addition at 2638 Deborah Drive (owner Ross) – ABR #24-54
• Approval of new wall and ground sign at 21515 Chagrin Blvd for Skoda Gordon Dentistry (owner Bane Holdings LLC) – ABR #24-55
• Approval of new cabinet panel on existing ground sign at 1000 Eaton Blvd (owner Chagrin Highlands) – ABR #24-56
• Approval of single‑family dwelling at 2445 Sittingbourne Lane (owner Cactus Holdings, LLC) – ABR #24-57

The Architectural Board of Review approved all four applications on the agenda: a garage and laundry room addition, two sign changes, and a new single-family dwelling. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved garage and laundry room addition at 2638 Deborah Drive
• Approved new wall sign and ground sign at 21515 Chagrin Blvd.
• Approved new cabinet panel on existing ground sign at 1000 Eaton Blvd.
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 2445 Sittingbourne Lane

Council Committee Meetings

The Legal and Personnel Committee will meet on October 21, 2024 at Beachwood City Hall. The agenda includes a mayor's report and discussions on renewing the law director’s contract for 2025, as well as reviewing the mayor’s salary and the city council’s salary. The meeting also provides time for any other matters to be raised.

• Discussion regarding Law Director contract renewal for 2025
• Discussion regarding Mayoral salary
• Discussion regarding City Council salary

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will consider and vote on several urgent measures, including ordinances that adjust the city budget, appropriations, and administrative salaries. It will also vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter a project fee agreement with Perspectus Architecture, LLC. Additional items include approval of prior meeting minutes and motions to solicit bids for a solar lighting pilot and other services.

• Ordinance 2024-68 amending the "Prohibited Uses" section of the Planning and Zoning Code (first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-72 authorizing payment of professional service claims (urgent measure)
• Ordinance 2024-73 amending appropriations for FY 2024 (urgent measure)
• Resolution 2024-39 authorizing the mayor to enter a Project Fee Agreement with Perspectus Architecture, LLC (urgent measure)
• Motion to advertise bids for the Solar Lighting Pilot Program

Records Commission

The Beachwood Records Commission approved amendments to the RC-2 Retention Schedules for Community Services, Finance, and Fire Departments. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting and discussed records disposal updates and 2025 meeting dates.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Adopted RC-2 retention schedule amendments for Community Services, Finance, Fire (4-0)

Council Committee Meetings

The Finance and Insurance Committee will receive the Mayor's Report. It will discuss the city's 2025 budget, including the recreation fee schedule for 2025. An executive session will be held to consider employing a public employee. Additional matters may be addressed as they arise.

• Mayor's Report
• 2025 budget discussion
• Recreation fee schedule for 2025
• Executive session to consider employment of a public employee

The Finance and Insurance Committee discussed the 2025 budget, including departmental requests and a recreation fee schedule, but took no formal votes on these items. The committee unanimously approved entering and later adjourning an executive session to consider employment of a public employee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to consider employment of a public employee (3-0)
• Adjourned executive session (3-0)
• Adjourned committee meeting (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to introduce Police Chief Grispino and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Introduction to Police Chief Grispino
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider a request for a rear addition at 2609 Edgewood Road. The board will vote on whether to approve, deny, or approve with comments for application ABR #24-53.

• Public hearing for rear addition at 2609 Edgewood Road (ABR #24-53)
• Vote on approval status for ABR #24-53

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved plans for a rear addition at 2609 Edgewood Road, submitted by homeowner Kanhaiya Poddar. The meeting was otherwise procedural and adjourned after the decision.

• Approved rear addition plans at 2609 Edgewood Road

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will consider authorizing a deer management agreement, amending dangerous dog ordinances, and purchasing VMware software licenses. The body will also approve payments for services and authorize the sale of surplus police property.

• Resolution authorizing Precision Wildlife Management to address deer issues
• Ordinance amending dangerous and vicious dog regulations
• Resolution authorizing VMware software license purchase via Ohio cooperative purchasing
• Ordinance authorizing sale of surplus police property on GovDeals
• Motion to advertise bids for 2025 Ready Mix Concrete and Timberlane sewer project

City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a $103,500 agreement with Precision Wildlife Management for deer culling, waiving competitive bidding. The council also adopted ordinances amending zoning prohibited uses, declaring police surplus property for sale, and updating dangerous dog regulations, plus a resolution for VMware software licenses. A motion to advertise bids for the Timberlane and Green sanitary sewer project was not adopted.

• Approved deer management contract with Precision Wildlife Management, $103,500 (4-1)
• Adopted ordinance amending BCO Section 1111.03 'Prohibited Uses' (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance declaring police surplus property for sale on GovDeals (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending BCO Section 618.18 'Dangerous and Vicious Dogs' (5-0)
• Approved resolution for VMware software licenses via OARnet, $76,297.60 (5-0)
• Approved motion to advertise bids for 2025 Ready Mix Concrete (5-0)
• Motion to advertise bids for Timberlane and Green Sanitary Relief Sewer Project Phase II not adopted

Council Committee Meetings

The Beachwood City Council Audit Committee met on September 30, 2024, and discussed the 2023 Audit Report and the 2024 Audit Plan, with Audit Director Harvey Rose presenting both items. No formal decisions were made on these items; the committee only discussed and asked questions. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several residential and commercial variance requests. The body is also considering a rezoning ordinance for two properties on Edgewood Road and an amendment to the city's prohibited uses code.

• Rezoning 2555 and 2561 Edgewood Road from U-1 Single Family Residential to U-5 Public and Institutional District
• Proposed amendment to Section 1111.03 'Prohibited Uses' of the Planning and Zoning Code
• Lot split request for 26930 Hurlingham Road
• Wall sign area variance for Giant Eagle at 24601 Chagrin Blvd.
• Setback variances for 2609 Edgewood Road, 23203 Beachwood Blvd., and 2638 Deborah Drive

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission approved four setback and sign variances, a lot split, and an ordinance amendment, while tabling a rezoning request. All votes were unanimous. The rezoning of 2555 and 2561 Edgewood Road from U-1 to U-5 was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved 3.5' rear yard setback variance at 2609 Edgewood Road (7-0)
• Approved 111.31 sq ft sign area variance at 24601 Chagrin Blvd (7-0)
• Approved 3.5' front yard setback variance at 23203 Beachwood Blvd (7-0)
• Approved 2' side yard setback variance at 2638 Deborah Drive (7-0)
• Approved lot split at 26930 Hurlingham Road, conditioned on razing existing house (7-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 2555 and 2561 Edgewood Road from U-1 to U-5 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 1111.03 'Prohibited Uses', recommended to Council (7-0)

Council Committee Meetings

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a report from the Mayor. The body will also hold a presentation and discussion regarding residential street lighting.

• Presentation and discussion regarding residential street lighting

The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation from Fonroche Lighting American on solar-powered street lighting. No formal decision was made, but the Committee and Administration expressed interest in potentially running a pilot program to study effectiveness. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive actions taken.

• Discussed solar street lighting presentation by Fonroche Lighting American
• Expressed interest in a potential pilot program for solar lighting (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will consider four plans for additions, new homes, and exterior alterations. Three items are approved with comments, and one is not approved.

• Addition and alterations at 23998 Wendover Drive
• One-story addition at 26957 Hurlingham Road
• New single-family dwelling at 2515 Buckhurst Drive
• Exterior alterations at 3800 Park East Drive
• ABR #24-49 not approved

The Board reviewed four architectural proposals for residential and commercial properties. Three projects were approved, including conditions for resubmission on two, while one residential project was tabled pending new plans.

• Approved addition and alterations at 23998 Wendover Drive with roof and window changes
• Approved one-story addition at 26957 Hurlingham Road
• Tabled new single-family dwelling at 2515 Buckhurst Drive
• Approved exterior alterations at 3800 Park East Drive with mansard roof changes

Council Committee Meetings

The Stormwater Commission will meet to receive updates on Phase II Stormwater Compliance and the Sewer Improvement Project. The body will also review reports from the Mayor and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Phase II Stormwater Compliance Update
• Sewer Improvement Project Update

The Beachwood Stormwater Commission approved the minutes from the March 9th meeting (5-0, with abstentions). Members received updates on the Euclid Creek Watershed Program, including planned rain garden programs and inspections, and on the Storm Sewer Master Plan, which has reportedly reduced flooding. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 9th Stormwater Commission meeting (5-0, 3 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 P.M. (unanimous)

Council Committee Meetings

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to hear the mayor’s report and hold an executive session to consider purchasing property for public purposes or selling property at competitive bidding. Any other matters may also be addressed.

• Executive session to consider property purchase or sale
• Mayor's report to be presented

The Committee of the Whole met and held two executive sessions to discuss property purchase/disposition and confidential legal advice, with no other substantive decisions made. All motions to enter, recess, and adjourn the sessions passed unanimously (6-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.

• Entered executive session for property purchase/disposition and legal advice (6-0)
• Recessed executive session until after council meeting (6-0)
• Re-entered executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the 2025 tax levies and a liability insurance renewal for the city. A proposal to enter into a deer management agreement with Precision Wildlife Management, Ltd. failed to pass following a 3-3 tie vote and was subsequently placed on first reading.

• Approved payment of city claims (6-0)
• Approved special assessments for nuisance abatement (6-0)
• Approved liability insurance renewal with PEP for $307,942 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 tax levies and rates (6-0)
• Deer management agreement with Precision Wildlife Management, Ltd. failed (3-3)
• Placed deer management agreement on first reading (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission will review two variance requests: a circular driveway at 23345 Timberlane Drive and mixed fencing materials at 24101 Halburton Road. It will also consider a preliminary and final site‑plan approval for a cluster‑home residential development on North Woodland Road (PPN 741‑29‑020). A pending request for an ADA‑compatible residential unit variance at 23250 Chagrin Blvd. is noted for future action.

• Variance for a circular driveway at 23345 Timberlane Drive (Allan Pearl, Allan Builders, Inc.)
• Variance for use of two fencing materials at 24101 Halburton Road (Grant Senyei)
• Preliminary and final site‑plan approval for cluster homes on North Woodland Road (Andrew Gotlieb, Keystate Homes, PPN 741‑29‑020)
• Pending variance for ADA‑compatible residential units at 23250 Chagrin Blvd. (James B. Heller, Beachwood Office LLC)

The Commission denied a variance for a circular driveway at 23345 Timberlane Drive (P&Z 2024-28) with a 2-4 vote, and approved a variance for two fencing materials at 24101 Halburton Road (P&Z 2024-29) unanimously. The Commission also removed P&Z 2024-9 from pending and discussed a cluster home concept plan without voting.

• Denied variance for circular driveway at 23345 Timberlane Drive (2-4)
• Approved variance for two fencing materials at 24101 Halburton Road (6-0)
• Removed P&Z 2024-9 from pending (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2024 meeting

Council Committee Meetings

The Committee of the Whole met on August 20, 2024, to discuss proposed changes to the Beachwood Codified Ordinances regarding dangerous dogs, presented by Ms. Supler. No formal action was taken; further research and a follow-up meeting are planned for September or October. The committee also discussed the Residential Lighting Pilot Program, deciding to seek more information on solar lighting from the vendor. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Discussed dangerous dog ordinance changes; no vote taken
• Directed administration to schedule another meeting on solar lighting for residential pilot program
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Beachwood City Council met on August 20, 2024, and approved all items on the agenda. This included ordinances for paying claims, amending appropriations, declaring surplus property for sale, and rezoning two properties on Edgewood Drive. Resolutions were also passed to purchase code enforcement software from Camino Technologies and to enter into agreements with Waste Management for recycling and Kimble Company for solid waste disposal. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved ordinance 2024-60 for payment of claims (6-0)
• Approved ordinance 2024-61 amending appropriations for FY2024 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance 2024-62 declaring surplus property and authorizing sale on GovDeals (6-0)
• Approved ordinance 2024-63 rezoning 2555 and 2561 Edgewood Drive from U-1 to U-5 (6-0)
• Approved resolution 2024-31 authorizing purchase of software from Camino Technologies (6-0)
• Approved resolution 2024-32 authorizing recycling agreement with Waste Management (6-0)
• Approved resolution 2024-33 authorizing solid waste disposal agreement with Kimble Company (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review met on August 19, 2024 to consider three applications: a highway pylon sign at 3750 Orange Place, exterior building color changes for the Clarion Hotel at 26300 Chagrin Blvd., and a new single‑family dwelling at 24661 Tunbridge Lane. All three proposals were approved with comments. Board members present were Brian Roenigk, George Smerigan, and Mary Ann Pellerano.

• ABR #24-46: New highway pylon sign at 3750 Orange Place – approved with comments
• ABR #24-47: Exterior building color changes at 26300 Chagrin Blvd. (Clarion Hotel) – approved with comments
• ABR #24-48: New single‑family dwelling at 24661 Tunbridge Lane – approved with comments

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved a new highway pylon sign for Porsche of Beachwood at 3750 Orange Place. It also approved exterior building color changes for the Clarion Hotel at 26300 Chagrin Blvd., with a note that revised plans must be submitted for administrative approval. A new single-family dwelling at 24661 Tunbridge Lane was tabled, as the applicant must submit new plans.

• Approved new highway pylon sign at 3750 Orange Place (Porsche of Beachwood)
• Approved exterior color changes at 26300 Chagrin Blvd. (Clarion Hotel) with revised plans required
• Tabled new single-family dwelling at 24661 Tunbridge Lane

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will meet to discuss two submitted plans: a new freestanding garage at 23515 East Baintree Road and tenant panel face replacement with new wall signs at 24601 Chagrin Blvd. Both items received approval with comments.

• New freestanding garage at 23515 East Baintree Road (ABR #24-44)
• Tenant panel face replacement and two new wall signs at 24601 Chagrin Blvd. (ABR #24-45)

The Architectural Board of Review approved two applications. A new freestanding garage at 23515 East Baintree Road was approved, and tenant panel face replacement on an existing ground sign plus two new wall signs at the Giant Eagle on Chagrin Boulevard were also approved.

• Approved new freestanding garage at 23515 East Baintree Road
• Approved sign changes at 24601 Chagrin Blvd. (Giant Eagle)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two site plan approvals: a pavilion reconstruction at the Board of Education and a rear deck addition on Wendover Drive. The commission will also discuss recreational cannabis dispensaries. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and citizen remarks.

• Preliminary and final site plan for pavilion reconstruction at 24601 Fairmount Blvd. (Beachwood Board of Education)
• Preliminary and final site plan for rear deck addition at 24241 Wendover Drive
• Discussion on recreational cannabis dispensaries
• Variance request for ADA-compatible residential units at 23250 Chagrin Blvd. (pending)

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission approved two site plans: a pavilion reconstruction at the Board of Education and a rear deck addition with a variance at 24241 Wendover Drive. The Commission also discussed recreational cannabis dispensaries and reached a consensus to recommend prohibiting them in the city, with a formal recommendation to City Council to follow after review of a draft memo.

• Approved preliminary and final site plan for pavilion at 24601 Fairmount Blvd. (7-0), subject to Building Commissioner approval of final location
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for rear deck at 24241 Wendover Drive (7-0), including a 4-foot variance from rear yard setback
• Reached consensus to recommend prohibiting recreational cannabis dispensaries in Beachwood; formal recommendation to City Council pending

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will consider three applications: a dormer addition at 22000 Halworth Road, a ground sign replacement for Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, and wall and wayfinding sign replacements at Park East Office Park. The board will vote to approve, not approve, or approve with comments on each item.

• Dormer addition at 22000 Halworth Road (ABR #24-41)
• Ground sign replacement at 22401 Chagrin Blvd for Suburban Temple-Kol Ami (ABR #24-42)
• One wall sign and four wayfinding ground signs at 3733-3737 Park East Drive (ABR #24-43)

The Architectural Board of Review approved three items at its July 15, 2024 meeting. The board approved a dormer addition at 22000 Halworth Road, replacement of a ground sign at 22401 Chagrin Blvd. for Suburban Temple Kol Ami, and replacement of one wall sign and four wayfinding ground signs at 3733-3737 Park East Drive. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved dormer addition at 22000 Halworth Road (owner Perez/Gero)
• Approved replacement ground sign at 22401 Chagrin Blvd. (Suburban Temple Kol Ami)
• Approved one wall sign and four wayfinding ground signs at 3733-3737 Park East Drive (Park East Office Park LLC)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider three applications regarding property modifications. These include a one-story addition at 24700 Highpoint Road, a new ground sign at 2463 South Green Road, and a rear addition at 23530 Wendover Drive.

• One-story addition at 24700 Highpoint Road (Ihi Ionbond, Inc.)
• New ground sign at 2463 South Green Road (Young Israel of Greater Cleveland)
• Rear addition at 23530 Wendover Drive (James Ballon)

The Architectural Board of Review approved three items at its July 1, 2024 meeting. It approved a one-story addition at 24700 Highpoint Road for IHI Ionbond, Inc., and a rear addition at 23530 Wendover Drive for homeowner James Ballon. It also approved a new ground sign at 2463 South Green Road for Young Israel of Greater Cleveland, with a note that the sign must be ten feet from the right-of-way line. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved one-story addition at 24700 Highpoint Road (IHI Ionbond, Inc.)
• Approved new ground sign at 2463 South Green Road, with note it must be 10 feet from the right-of-way line (Young Israel of Greater Cleveland)
• Approved rear addition at 23530 Wendover Drive (homeowner James Ballon)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission will review four preliminary and final site plan requests for new structures and fencing at local properties. The agenda also lists a pending variance request to allow ADA-compatible residential units at a Chagrin Boulevard address. These items are proposed for discussion and approval; no decisions have been made yet.

• Site plan approval for a new play area at 23533 Mercantile Road (Salon Place)
• Site plan approval for three sheds at 26000 Shaker Blvd (Temple Tifereth Israel)
• Site plan approval for a vinyl privacy fence at 3292 Richmond Road (Baywood Estates)
• Site plan approval for a chain-link fence at 27040 Cedar Road (The Vantage Apartments)
• Pending variance request for ADA units at 23250 Chagrin Blvd (Beachwood Office LLC)

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission approved site plans for a new play area, temporary storage sheds, and two fence installations. The Commission also held a preliminary discussion regarding the potential regulation of retail cannabis dispensaries in the city.

• Approved play area site plan at 23533 Mercantile Road (7-0)
• Approved three temporary storage sheds at 26000 Shaker Blvd (7-0)
• Approved vinyl privacy fence variance at 3292 Richmond Road (7-0)
• Approved chain-link fence site plan at 27040 Cedar Road (7-0)
• Approved May 30, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will meet to consider several construction and signage proposals. Items include residential additions, garage roof alterations, and new commercial signage or buildings.

• Pergola and deck at 23953 Wendover Drive
• New wall signage for Salon Place and Russian School at 23533 Mercantile Road
• Front addition at 23203 Beachwood Blvd.
• New warehouse building at 23800 Mercantile Road
• Roof alterations on attached garage at 24181 Bryden Road

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved plans for a pergola and deck, new wall signage, a front addition, a new warehouse building, and a new tenant wall sign during its June 17, 2024 meeting. One item regarding roof alterations was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Approved plans for pergola and deck at 23953 Wendover Drive
• Approved plans for new wall signage at 23533 Mercantile Road
• Approved plans for front addition at 23203 Beachwood Blvd.
• Approved plans for a new warehouse building at 23800 Mercantile Road
• Postponed plans for roof alterations at 24181 Bryden Road
• Approved plans for new tenant wall sign at 3365 Richmond Road, Suite 125

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider revised plans for a new home at 2530 Blossom Lane. The board will also review plans submitted for a new single-family dwelling at 2628 Deptford Drive.

• Revised plans for new single-family dwelling at 2530 Blossom Lane (ABR #23-26)
• Plans for new single-family dwelling at 2628 Deptford Drive (ABR #24-32)

The Architectural Board of Review approved revised plans for a new single-family dwelling at 2530 Blossom Lane (PPN 741-16-069), with notes that the garage dormer roof slope be increased and a gutter added, with details to be provided to the Building Department. The board also approved plans for a new single-family dwelling at 2628 Deptford Drive. Members present were Brian Roenigk, Mary Ann Pellerano, and Ron Kluchin. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved revised plans for new single-family dwelling at 2530 Blossom Lane (PPN 741-16-069), with dormer roof slope increase and gutter addition required
• Approved plans for new single-family dwelling at 2628 Deptford Drive

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several site plan requests including two new elementary schools and a warehouse addition. Other items include fence replacements, lot consolidations, and a pending residential variance request.

• Final site plan for Bryden Elementary School at 25501 Bryden Road
• Final site plan for Hilltop Elementary School at 24524 Hilltop Drive
• Preliminary site plan for a warehouse addition at 23800 Mercantile Road
• Preliminary and final site plan for fence replacement at 24230 Community Drive
• Preliminary and final site plan for a one-story addition at 24700 Highpoint Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved final site plans for two new Beachwood school buildings — Bryden Elementary at 25501 Bryden Road and Hilltop Elementary at 24524 Hilltop Drive — both subject to city engineer, fire, and building department conditions. It also gave preliminary approval to a BASF warehouse addition at 23800 Mercantile Road, approved a front-yard fence variance at 24230 Community Drive, and approved a one-story addition and parking variance at 24700 Highpoint Road. The commission recommended to City Council a temporary signage extension at 25701 Science Park Drive and the lot consolidation and transfer of city-owned property at 25771 Hurlingham Road to the Geube family. All votes were unanimous among the five members present; the minutes were approved 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved April 25, 2024 minutes (3-0, one abstention)
• Approved P&Z 2024-12: temporary signage extension at 25701 Science Park Drive, recommended to Council (5-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-2(A): final site plan for new Bryden Elementary at 25501 Bryden Road, subject to Fire Prevention Bureau, City Engineer, and Building Department comments (5-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-4(A): final site plan for new Hilltop Elementary at 24524 Hilltop Drive, subject to City Engineer and Fire Department comments and revised landscape plan (5-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-13: preliminary site plan for BASF warehouse addition at 23800 Mercantile Road, subject to City Engineer comments (5-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-14: 181 feet of wooden privacy fence at 24230 Community Drive with front-yard variance (5-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-16: 858 sq ft addition at 24700 Highpoint Road with four-space parking variance, recommended to Council (5-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-18: lot consolidation and transfer of 25771 Hurlingham Road to Geube family, recommended to Council (5-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will discuss several development proposals. These include a new wall sign, rooftop solar panels, facade repairs, and a new single-family home.

• New west elevation wall sign at 3733 Park East Drive
• Rooftop solar panels at 23825 Commerce Park Road
• Facade repairs to entrance canopy at 23949 Chagrin Blvd
• New single-family dwelling at 25741 Hurlingham Road
• New shed at 24735 Twickenham Drive

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review met on May 20, 2024, and approved five separate applications. The approvals covered a new wall sign, rooftop solar panels, facade repairs, a new single-family home, and a new shed. No applications were denied or tabled during the meeting.

• Approved new west elevation wall sign at 3733 Park East Drive
• Approved rooftop solar panels at 23825 Commerce Park Road
• Approved facade repairs to entrance canopy at 23949 Chagrin Blvd.
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 25741 Hurlingham Road
• Approved new shed at 24735 Twickenham Drive

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review met to discuss plans submitted for a new commercial building located at 21515 Chagrin Blvd. The meeting included the architect, contractor, and owner regarding item ABR #24-26.

• Plans for a new commercial building at 21515 Chagrin Blvd (ABR #24-26)

The Architectural Board of Review approved plans for a new commercial building owned by Bane Holdings, LLC. Approval was granted with specific requirements for the building's exterior materials.

• Approved plans for new commercial building at 21515 Chagrin Blvd. with requirements that the front elevation and two towers remain brick and the remainder be siding

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will meet to consider two applications. The board will review plans for a permanent roof structure at 3248 Belvoir Blvd and new permanent signage at 3750 Orange Place.

• Plans for a permanent roof structure at 3248 Belvoir Blvd
• Plans for new permanent signage at 3750 Orange Place (Porsche)

The Architectural Board of Review approved plans for a residential roof structure and commercial signage. The signage approval excluded a pylon sign.

• Approved permanent roof structure at 3248 Belvoir Blvd
• Approved new permanent signage at 3750 Orange Place (Porsche), excluding pylon sign

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review site plan and variance requests regarding ground coverage at 24760 Greenwich Lane, a mobile MRI unit at 3690 Orange Place, and ADA compatible residential units at 23250 Chagrin Blvd.

• Variance request for solid surface coverage at 24760 Greenwich Lane
• Site plan approval for a mobile MRI unit at 3690 Orange Place
• Variance request for ADA compatible residential units at 23250 Chagrin Blvd

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously denied a variance request for additional hard surface coverage at 24760 Greenwich Lane, citing concerns about water runoff and loss of green space. The Commission also removed a site plan request for a mobile MRI unit at 3690 Orange Place from the agenda because the unit had already been removed from the property. The meeting adjourned after approving previous minutes.

• Approved minutes from February 29, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Denied variance for 65 sq ft additional concrete at 24760 Greenwich Lane (0-7)
• Removed mobile MRI site plan request for 3690 Orange Place from agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 PM (7-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review is reviewing several applications for property modifications. These include requests for new single-family dwellings, rooftop solar panels, and a monument sign for City Hall. Other items involve window installations and deck or pergola additions.

• New monument sign with LED display at 25325 Fairmount Blvd
• Rooftop solar panels at 25300 Shaker Blvd
• New single-family dwelling at 23227 Timberlane Drive
• New single-family dwelling at 3220 Sulgrave Road
• New single-family dwelling at 2586 Elmhurst Drive

The Board approved plans for rooftop solar panels, a city hall monument sign, and several home modifications and new dwellings. One application for a new single-family dwelling was tabled pending revisions.

• Approved rooftop solar panels at 25300 Shaker Blvd
• Approved new monument sign with LED display at 25325 Fairmount Blvd
• Approved sliding door, window, deck and pergola at 24896 Tunbridge Lane
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 23227 Timberlane Drive with specific height and material notes
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 3220 Sulgrave Road pending emailed changes
• Tabled new single-family dwelling at 2586 Elmhurst Drive pending revisions
• Approved two new windows at 25483 Bryden Road

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider sign installations for Antica Italian Kitchen and Bar. The board will also review plans for two new elementary school buildings.

• New tenant wall sign and replacement faces for 3355 Richmond Road, Suite 151
• New elementary school building at 25501 Bryden Road (Bryden Elementary School)
• New elementary school building at 24524 Hilltop Drive (Hilltop Elementary School)

The Architectural Board of Review approved plans for two new elementary schools and a tenant wall sign with replacement ground sign faces. All three submitted plans were approved.

• Approved new tenant wall sign and two replacement ground sign faces at 3355 Richmond Road, Suite 151 (Antica Italian Kitchen and Bar)
• Approved plans for a new elementary school at 25501 Bryden Road (Bryden Elementary School)
• Approved plans for a new elementary school at 24524 Hilltop Drive (Hilltop Elementary School)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several site plan approvals for a mobile MRI unit and a new playground. The meeting also includes a variance request for residential units and a multi-property rezoning ordinance.

• Site plan approval for a mobile MRI unit at 3690 Orange Place
• Site plan approval for a fenced playground at 23825 Commerce Park (Primrose School of Beachwood)
• Variance request for ADA compatible residential units at 23250 Chagrin Blvd
• Ordinance 2024-22: Rezoning multiple properties from U-1 to U-5 District

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a rezoning ordinance for several parcels on Green Road, Fairmount Boulevard, Penshurst Drive, and Letchworth Road to City Council. The Commission also approved a site plan for a new playground at Primrose School of Beachwood. Two other site plan and variance requests were tabled.

• Approved site plan for new fenced playground at 23825 Commerce Park (7-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 2024-22 to rezone multiple parcels from U-1 to U-5 Public and Institutional District to City Council (6-0)
• Tabled P&Z 2024-7 site plan for mobile MRI unit at 3690 Orange Place (6-0)
• Tabled P&Z 2024-9 variance for ADA residential units at 23250 Chagrin Blvd (6-0)
• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will meet to consider several residential property applications. The board will review plans for a new deck, a window replacement, and a new shed.

• New deck plans at 3731 Concord Drive
• Window replacement at 23304 East Groveland Road
• New shed plans at 24760 Greenwich Lane

The Architectural Board of Review approved three residential projects at its February 20, 2024 meeting. The board approved plans for a new deck at 3731 Concord Drive, a single window replacement at 23304 East Groveland Road, and a new shed at 24760 Greenwich Lane. No denials or tabled items were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Approved new deck at 3731 Concord Drive (owner Gary)
• Approved one window replacement at 23304 East Groveland Road (owners Zorina/Zorin)
• Approved new shed at 24760 Greenwich Lane (owner Shevach)

Architectural Board of Review

The Board will review several applications for home renovations, new construction, and business improvements. Items include bedroom and laundry room additions, a new single-family dwelling, and awning installations.

• Bedroom and bath addition at 24885 Twickenham Drive
• New single-family dwelling at 24660 Greenwi Ch Lane
• Addition at 2462 Brian Drive
• First floor laundry room addition at 24625 Hilltop Drive
• Five new awnings at 2101 Richmond Road, Cedar Creek Grille

The Board reviewed and approved six separate applications for home additions, a new single-family dwelling, and commercial signage and awnings. All presented plans were approved.

• Approved rear bedroom and bath addition and renovations at 24885 Twickenham Drive
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 24660 Greenwich Lane
• Approved addition at 2462 Brian Drive
• Approved first floor laundry room addition at 24625 Hilltop Drive
• Approved installation of five new awnings at 2101 Richmond Road (Cedar Creek Grille)
• Approved temporary leasing sign at 25855 Chagrin Blvd. (Porsche of Beachwood)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review is reviewing several property alteration proposals. These include projects involving windows, doors, and a sunroom addition at various local addresses.

• Revised windows and door at 2530 Richmond Road
• Sunroom addition at 25405 Bryden Road
• Interior and exterior alterations with window removal at 2490 Blossom Lane

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved three applications for residential property changes. One approval for a sunroom addition included a specific note requiring a fourteen-foot side setback. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Approved revised windows and door plans at 2530 Richmond Road
• Approved sunroom addition at 25405 Bryden Road with note to check 14-foot side setback
• Approved interior and exterior alterations with window removal at 2490 Blossom Lane

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review several requests for site plan approvals and lot consolidations. These include proposals for new school sites at Bryden Road and Hilltop Drive, as well as a playground installation at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center.

• Site plan approval for Bryden Elementary School at 25501 Bryden Road
• Site plan approval for Hilltop Elementary School at 24524 Hilltop Drive
• Lot split of 43.3 acres for a connector road from Harvard Road to Commerce Park Road
• Playground installation at Beachwood Family Aquatic Center (25125 Fairmount Blvd.)
• Lot consolidations requested by the Beachwood Board of Education

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved preliminary site plan approval for two new elementary schools: Bryden Elementary School at 25501 Bryden Road and Hilltop Elementary School at 24524 Hilltop Drive, both on behalf of the Beachwood Board of Education. The Commission also approved lot consolidations for the Bryden and Hilltop school parcels, a lot split for a connector road from Harvard Road to Commerce Park Road, and a new playground at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center. All motions passed unanimously with no abstentions or no votes. The minutes of the December 7, 2023 meeting were approved, with two members abstaining.

• Approved minutes of December 7, 2023 meeting (3 yes, 2 abstain)
• Approved P&Z 2024-6: new playground at 25125 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood Family Aquatic Center (6-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-1: lot consolidation of PPNs 742-13-039, 742-13-028 thru -030 for Bryden School (6-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-2: preliminary site plan for new Bryden Elementary School at 25501 Bryden Road with stipulations and variances (6-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-3: lot consolidation of PPN 741-12-051 and 741-14-100 for Hilltop School (6-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-4: preliminary site plan for new Hilltop Elementary School at 24524 Hilltop Drive subject to City Engineer and Fire Department comments (6-0)
• Approved P&Z 2024-5: lot split of 43.3 acres of PPN 742-39-005 for connector road from Harvard Road to Commerce Park Road, subject to City Engineer comments (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 PM (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider plans submitted by architect John Payne for a sunroom and storage addition at 3373 Belvoir Blvd. The board will determine whether to approve the proposal.

• Sunroom/storage addition at 3373 Belvoir Blvd.

The Architectural Board of Review met to review plans for a residential addition. The board approved the submitted plans for a sunroom and storage addition at 3373 Belvoir Blvd.

• Approved sunroom/storage addition at 3373 Belvoir Blvd