Highland Heights meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Architectural Review Board approves three projects; Planning Commission to vote on variances

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board approved all three applications on its Aug. 10 agenda, including a new single-family home, a solar panel addition, and a home remodel. The board's decisions were the only formal actions taken at recent city meetings; two other boards met but have not yet published minutes or taken votes.

Architectural Review Board (Aug. 10)

The board approved a new two-story single-family home with a two-car garage and unfinished basement for Brian and Krystalyn Nadrah at TBD-Bishop Road. It also approved a five-solar-panel addition to an existing roof for Chris Caruso at 717 Kenbridge Drive, and a remodel and expansion for John Craker at 5503 Wilson Mills Road. All three applications were approved as listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 10)

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Aug. 10 but its minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The agenda included a public hearing and vote on a fence variance request for Dani Marino at 689 Jefferson Drive, as well as proposed items for future hearings: a privacy fence by Kevin Lloyd at 697 Davidson Drive, a deck by Ted Thall at 223 Grappa Farms Drive, a pool cabana by Kelly and Mike Schlesinger at 6261 Maypine Farm Boulevard, and a lot width variance for a new home by David Strnad at 5947 Ridgebury Boulevard. These items remain pending.

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 13)

The Civil Service Commission met Aug. 13 with an agenda-only listing. It planned to approve minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting, review part-time hourly reports, and discuss posting the Eastern Cuyahoga County Regional Firefighter/Medic Entrance Exam notice, application, and study guide on the city website and Facebook. The commission also planned to announce a regional exam organizational meeting scheduled for Sept. 10, 2026. No new business items were listed, and minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet today, Aug. 24, and is scheduled to hold public hearings and vote on three variance requests: a privacy fence at 697 Davidson Drive, a pool cabana at 6261 Maypine Farm Boulevard, and a lot width variance at 5947 Ridgebury Boulevard. The commission will also consider scheduling public hearings for six new proposals, including a deck and pavilion at 223 Grappa Farms Drive and a wall sign for The Great Indian Kitchen at 5604 Wilson Mills Road. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the Aug. 10 meetings. Residents interested in these items may attend the meeting.

Highland Heights boards review home projects, firefighter exam; no decisions yet

Three Highland Heights boards met this week, but their minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are available. The agendas included residential building reviews, a fence variance, and a regional firefighter exam posting.

Architectural Review Board (Aug. 10)

The board reviewed three applications:

• A new two-story single-family home with a 2-car garage and unfinished basement on Bishop Road, submitted by Brian & Krystalyn Nadrah.
• Addition of 5 solar panels to an existing roof at 717 Kenbridge Drive, submitted by Chris Caruso.
• A remodel and expansion at 5603 Wilson Mills Road, submitted by John Craker.

These were the only items on the agenda.

Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission held a public hearing and was scheduled to vote on a fence variance for Dani Marino at 689 Jefferson Drive. The variance request covers multiple fence types.

The commission also considered scheduling public hearings for four other requests:

• A privacy fence by Kevin Lloyd at 697 Davidson Drive.
• A deck by Ted Thall at 223 Grappa Farms Drive.
• A pool cabana by Kelly & Mike Schlesinger at 6261 Maypine Farm Boulevard.
• A variance to the lot width requirement for a new home by David Strnad at 5947 Ridgebury Boulevard.

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 13)

The commission’s agenda included approving minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting and reviewing part-time hourly reports. Under old business, it discussed posting the Eastern Cuyahoga County Regional Firefighter/Medic Entrance Exam notice, application, and study guide on the city website and Facebook. The commission also announced a regional exam organizational meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026. No new business items were listed.

All three meetings were listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. Residents seeking official actions should check the city’s website for updated minutes.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next two weeks. The next scheduled meeting mentioned in the agendas is the regional firefighter exam organizational meeting on September 10, 2026, which is not a city council meeting but may be of interest to prospective firefighters.

Highland Heights Council Weighs Cell Tower Lease, Sewer Project; Two Boards Canceled

Highland Heights' Planning and Zoning Commission and Architectural Review Board both canceled their July 27 meetings due to summer recess. City Council met July 28 but took no final action, instead considering several items including a proposed cell tower lease with Verizon and a sewer replacement project.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on July 27, 2026. The meeting was canceled due to summer recess. No agenda items were considered. The commission's next scheduled meeting is August 10, 2026.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board also canceled its July 27, 2026 meeting because of summer recess. The next regular meeting is set for August 10, 2026.

City Council

City Council met on July 28, 2026, but the meeting was agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, and no votes were reported. Council discussed the following items:

• Authorization for plans and bids for the Kenbridge Sewer Replacement Project.
• Proposed resolution 40-2026 to negotiate construction and lease of a new cell tower at the Municipal Center with Verizon.
• Proposed resolution 38-2026 for a conditional use permit for Tijuana's Street Tacos at 5596 Highland Road.
• Proposed resolution 39-2026 for a conditional use permit for MKG Cleveland LLC at 261 Alpha Drive.
• Proposed ordinance 17-2026 appropriating funds for city expenses from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

These items remain proposals for future consideration; no final decisions were recorded.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days. The next regular meetings for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Architectural Review Board are both set for August 10, 2026, but no agendas have been published yet.

Highland Heights Council Weighs Sewer Project, Verizon Cell Tower Lease; Two Boards Cancel July Meetings

Highland Heights City Council's July 28 agenda included several consequential items — a sewer replacement project, a proposed cell tower lease with Verizon, two conditional use permits, and a 2026 appropriation ordinance — but minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed. Meanwhile, both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Architectural Review Board canceled their July 27 meetings for summer recess.

City Council — July 28

City Council's agenda listed five items for consideration, though the meeting record has not yet been published and no vote tallies or final actions are available:

• **Kenbridge Sewer Replacement Project** — Council was set to discuss authorizing plans and bids for the project.
• **Proposed Resolution 40-2026** — Would authorize negotiation of construction and lease of a new cell tower at the Municipal Center with Verizon.
• **Proposed Resolution 38-2026** — A conditional use permit for Tijuana's Street Tacos at 5596 Highland Road.
• **Proposed Resolution 39-2026** — A conditional use permit for MKG Cleveland LLC at 261 Alpha Drive.
• **Proposed Ordinance 17-2026** — Would appropriate funds for city expenses from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

All five items are listed as proposed or for discussion. No dollar amounts, vote counts, or final decisions are available in the current record. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for published minutes from the city.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 27 (Canceled)

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on July 27, 2026, due to summer recess. No agenda items were considered. The commission's next scheduled meeting is August 10, 2026.

Architectural Review Board — July 27 (Canceled)

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, was also canceled due to summer recess. The board's next regular meeting is set for August 10, 2026.

What This Means for Residents

The City Council agenda touches on infrastructure (sewer replacement), telecommunications infrastructure (Verizon cell tower at the Municipal Center), two local business permits, and the city's 2026 budget. However, because minutes from the July 28 meeting are not yet published, it is not possible to report what was decided, amended, or tabled. The two canceled board meetings mean no zoning or architectural review business moved forward in late July.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (through August 17, 2026) in the available data. Both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Architectural Review Board have scheduled their next meetings for August 10, 2026, though those fall outside the current 14-day window provided. Residents should check the city's official calendar for confirmation of dates, times, and agendas.

Highland Heights roundup: Garage approved at Wilson Mills Road, Community Day plans set, Council weighs business permits

The Architectural Review Board approved a garage demolition and rebuild at 5456 Wilson Mills Road, the only formal property decision recorded across Highland Heights meetings in the past two weeks. Several other bodies met or posted agendas, but most items remain pending or were procedural.

Architectural Review Board

On July 13, the Architectural Review Board approved revised plans for the demolition of an existing garage and construction of a new garage at 5456 Wilson Mills Road. Approval was subject to conditions regarding matching materials, roof pitch, and fire-safety requirements.

Community Day Committee

The Community Day Committee met July 8 and confirmed logistical details for the August 8 Community Day event, including parade timing, road closures, parking, tents, food vendors, and entertainment. No formal votes, approvals, or rejections were recorded; the meeting consisted of planning assignments and confirmations.

City Council

City Council has several items pending from meetings on July 7 and July 14, with minutes not yet published.

Mayor Chuck Brunello Jr. called a special meeting on July 7 at 7:00 p.m. for the first reading of Resolution 37-2027, supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250-OH).

On July 14, Council posted agendas including:

• Proposed Resolution 38-2026: Conditional Use Permit for Tijuana's Street Tacos at 5596 Highland Road.
• Proposed Resolution 39-2026: Conditional Use Permit for MKG Cleveland LLC at 261 Alpha Drive.
• A motion to approve the Council recess for August.
• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting.
• Discussion of e-bike policies.
• Consideration of riparian setback determinations.

These items are listed as agenda only; no outcomes are confirmed in the record.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission met July 9 to approve minutes and review part-time hourly reports. The agenda included discussion of advertising opportunities for the Eastern Cuyahoga County Regional Firefighter/Medic Entrance Exam via iHeart Radio and Ad Network. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for July 13 included approving minutes from June 22, 2026, and scheduling public hearings for three residential variance requests:

• 689 Jefferson Drive: variance to allow multiple fence types.
• 917 Stanwell Drive: variance to allow a privacy fence to extend forward of the rear building line.
• 613 Williamsburg Drive: variance to move an existing shed due to a water issue.

The commission was also set to review conditional use permits. Minutes are not yet published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Coming up

The Planning and Zoning Commission's July 27 meeting is cancelled due to summer recess. The commission's next scheduled meeting is August 10, 2026, with no agenda items considered on the cancelled date.

Highland Heights meeting roundup: Concrete repair contract, land-use permits on agendas; no minutes published yet

Highland Heights residents should note that agendas for five late-June city meetings are available, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them. That means the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration — not confirmed outcomes. Vote tallies and final decisions will be available once minutes are posted.

City Council — June 23

The most consequential item by dollar amount was a first reading of Resolution 36-2026, which would authorize a contract with A&J Cement Contractors for the 2026 Concrete Repair and Sidewalk Program, not to exceed $840,775. A first reading is an early step; final passage would require additional readings and a council vote.

Council was also scheduled to hold a third reading of Resolution 34-2026, a conditional use permit for Sky Zone at 750 Alpha Drive. A third reading typically precedes a final vote, but the outcome is not yet confirmed in published minutes.

The agenda included a time capsule reminder tied to Resolution 22-1977, which set a time capsule opening for July 4, 2076. Council also planned to adjourn into executive session for personnel discussions under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(4).

Legislative & Finance Committee — June 23

The committee was set to discuss two proposed ordinances — a Wetland Setback Ordinance and a Side Yard Ordinance — along with a city finances update and miscellaneous items. These are preliminary discussions before any potential full council action. No votes or decisions are confirmed.

Planning & Zoning Commission — June 22

The commission scheduled public hearings and votes on three land-use requests:

• A variance for accessory structure size and height at 957 Millridge Road.
• A conditional use permit for a martial arts studio at 261 Alpha Park.
• A conditional use permit for outdoor food and alcohol consumption at Tijuana's Street Tacos, 5596 Highland Road.

The agenda also included a general review of existing conditional use permits. Outcomes are not yet available.

Civil Service Commission — June 25

The commission planned to discuss advertising for the Eastern Cuyahoga County Regional Firefighter/Medic entrance exam and to review part-time hourly reports. Routine approval of previous minutes was also on the agenda.

Architectural Review Board — June 22 (canceled)

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for June 22, 2026, was canceled because there were no matters for consideration. The next meeting is set for July 13, 2026.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days (July 6–20, 2026) in the data provided. The Architectural Review Board's next meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, though it was not included in the upcoming-meetings list supplied. Residents are encouraged to check the city's official website for the most current schedule and for minutes from the June meetings once they are published.

Highland Heights Council Weighs $840,775 Concrete Contract and Sky Zone Permit; Minutes Awaited

The Highland Heights City Council this week took up a contract worth up to $840,775 for concrete and sidewalk repairs and advanced a conditional use permit for an indoor recreation business. Minutes for the June 23 meeting were not yet available, leaving votes and discussions unconfirmed. Elsewhere, the Planning & Zoning Commission set hearings on a residential variance and two business permits, while the Architectural Review Board canceled its meeting for lack of business.

City Council

The council considered a first reading of Resolution 36-2026, authorizing a contract with A&J Cement Contractors for the 2026 Concrete Repair and Sidewalk Program at a cost not to exceed $840,775. A third reading was held on Resolution 34-2026, which would grant a conditional use permit to Sky Zone at 750 Alpha Drive. The agenda also included a reminder that a time capsule is scheduled to be opened on July 4, 2076, per Resolution 22-1977, and a motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel matters under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(4).

Separately, the Legislative & Finance Committee met June 23 to discuss proposed wetland setback and side yard ordinances, receive a city finances update, and review miscellaneous items. No formal action was noted on the preliminary agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission’s June 22 agenda listed public hearings and votes on three items: a variance for an accessory structure’s size and height at 957 Millridge Road; a conditional use permit for a martial arts studio at 261 Alpha Park; and a conditional use permit for outdoor food and alcohol consumption at Tijuana’s Street Tacos, 5596 Highland Road. A general review of existing conditional use permits was also scheduled. Minutes are unpublished.

Other Boards

The Architectural Review Board canceled its June 22 meeting because no matters were submitted for consideration. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for July 13.

The Civil Service Commission met June 25 to review part-time hourly reports and discuss advertising for the Eastern Cuyahoga County Regional Firefighter/Medic entrance exam. Routine approval of previous minutes was also on the agenda.

Coming up

No formal meeting notices were posted for the next two weeks as of July 5. The Architectural Review Board indicated it will next convene July 13, though that date falls outside the standard 14-day posting window. Residents can monitor the city website for any special sessions or updates.