Shaker Heights meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Shaker Heights Council to weigh $945K transit grant, $2M sewer loan

No decisions were made at Shaker Heights government meetings over the past two weeks — every session was agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential items remain on the table for tonight's City Council meeting, including a $945,000 federal grant for transit-oriented development and a $2 million zero-interest loan for a sewer project.

City Council (Aug. 24)

Tonight's regular council meeting includes several funding and zoning items:

• **Healthcare consultant contract** with Taylor Oswald LLC, up to $141,560.13 over three years.
• **Conditional use permit** for KneadED, a specialized instructional school at 20106 Chagrin Boulevard.
• **Acceptance of a $406,762 ODOT HSIP grant** for intersection improvements at Warrensville Center and South Woodland Roads.
• **Acceptance of a $945,000 USDOT grant** for the Transforming Shaker Heights' Underutilized Assets into Transit-Oriented Assets Project.
• **Acceptance of $25,000 and $20,000 Ohio History Connection grants** for stabilization of the Historic Lynnfield RTA Station.

Also pending is Ordinance No. 26-65, which would classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. It was on the Aug. 10 special council agenda at its third reading, but no vote has been recorded.

Finance Committee (Aug. 17)

The Finance Committee reviewed several funding requests, all still pending:

• A **$2,000,000 zero-interest loan** to DOPWIC for the Lynnfield/Lomond SSO-11 Control project.
• An **ODOT grant application up to $406,762** for the same intersection improvements listed above.
• A **$10,000 annual grant from University Hospitals** for OVI and traffic enforcement.
• **Grants totaling $45,000** for exterior stabilization of the Lynnfield RTA Station.
• The **three-year healthcare consulting contract with Taylor Oswald** (same as council item).

Other recent meetings

• **Administration Committee (Aug. 11)** — discussed the Taylor Oswald contract and approved three sets of past minutes.
• **Tree Advisory Board (Aug. 11)** — reviewed 2026 Heritage Tree nominations, the Five-Year Street Tree Master Plan revisions, and the Grow not Mow planting day scheduled for Sept. 26.
• **Architectural Board of Review (Aug. 17)** — reviewed 13 residential alteration requests, including vinyl siding at 17602 Van Aken, a new garage at 2911 Lee Road, and a resubmission for a new house at 3606 Lytle Road.
• **Neighborhood and Economic Development (Aug. 19)** — considered appropriating funds from a U.S. DOT Build America Bureau grant.
• **Fair Housing Review Board (Aug. 20)** — discussed elevator issues affecting tenants with disabilities and planned fall fair housing training.
• **Culture & Engagement Committee (Aug. 20)** — reviewed a committee evolution memo and discussed a pancake breakfast.

Coming up

• **City Council — Aug. 24 (tonight)** — votes on the grants, contract, and conditional use permit listed above.
• **Landmark Commission, Aug. 26:** virtual meeting to approve June 24 minutes and review staff approvals.
• **Board of Zoning Appeals & City Planning Commission, Sept. 1:** public hearings on a variance for an attached garage at 3062 Huntington Road and a 5-foot fence at 19620 Chagrin Boulevard.

All items are proposals until voted on; minutes from recent meetings have not yet been published.

Shaker Heights Council weighs cannabis zoning; committees review grants

Shaker Heights officials this week reviewed a proposed zoning change for cannabis dispensaries, a public hearing for a bakery school, and several grant applications, according to agendas for meetings held Aug. 3-11. No minutes have been published for any of these meetings, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Zoning and land use

City Council held a special meeting Aug. 10 with public comment on Ordinance No. 26-65, which would amend the zoning code to classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The ordinance was at its third reading, indicating a likely final vote, but the agenda does not record the outcome. An executive session on pending litigation was also scheduled.

The Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 4 on a request for a conditional use permit and a parking variance for a specialized instructional school at 20106 Chagrin Boulevard. The applicant seeks to operate a cooperative bakery school. The request includes a parking variance for six additional required spaces.

Infrastructure and public works

The Safety and Public Works Committee met Aug. 6 to consider an ODOT HSIP grant for the Warrensville Center Road and S. Woodland Road intersection, as well as two grants for stabilizing the historic Lynnfield RTA Station: a 2026 Certified Local Government grant and a 2027 Ohio History Fund grant. No dollar amounts were listed for these grants.

The Administration Committee met Aug. 11 to discuss a proposed contract with Taylor Oswald for healthcare consulting services. No amount was listed on that agenda.

Other business

The Board of Appeals met Aug. 5 to hear an appeal from Wendy Newberry regarding a housing nuisance notice at 20013 Scottsdale Boulevard.

The Tree Advisory Board met Aug. 11 to consider 2026 Heritage Tree Nominations and receive updates on the Five-Year Street Tree Master Plan, the Lomond/Lynnfield SSO Project, and a planting day scheduled for Sept. 26. The board also discussed 2027 programs including the Free Front Yard Tree Program and Shaker Median Strip.

The Records Commission met Aug. 4 to approve minutes and consider an updated records retention schedule for the Human Resources Department.

The Architectural Board of Review met Aug. 3 to review 18 homeowner projects, including new garages, signage for Qdoba and Paris Baguette, and a vinyl siding resubmission.

Coming up

Upcoming meetings of note:

• **Finance Committee, Aug. 17:** Will consider a $2,000,000 zero-interest loan to DOPWIC for the Lynnfield/Lomond SSO-11 Control project, an ODOT grant application up to $406,762 for Warrensville Center Road and South Woodland Road intersection improvements, a $10,000 annual grant from University Hospitals for OVI and traffic enforcement, grants totaling $45,000 for exterior stabilization of Lynnfield RTA Station, and a three-year healthcare consulting contract with Taylor Oswald totaling $141,560.13.
• **City Council, Aug. 18:** Executive session on pending litigation only.
• **Neighborhood and Economic Development Committee, Aug. 19:** Will consider appropriating funds from a U.S. DOT Build America Bureau IFAC Grant.
• **Culture & Engagement Committee, Aug. 20:** Will review a memo on the committee's evolution and discuss a pancake breakfast.
• **Architectural Board of Review, Aug. 17:** Will review 13 residential alteration and construction requests, including vinyl siding, garages, windows, roofs, porches, and a new house.

Shaker Heights meeting agendas include cannabis zoning, traffic safety, and property reviews

Shaker Heights city boards and committees met over the past two weeks to consider zoning changes for cannabis dispensaries, traffic calming policies, and a range of property and infrastructure items. No official decisions have been published yet; minutes for these meetings are pending.

City Council

At its July 27 meeting, City Council had on its agenda an ordinance (No. 26-65) to amend the zoning code to classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The council also reviewed a contract amendment with Weber Murphy Fox for the City Hall Addition and Renovation Project, increasing the contract by $31,440 for a new total of $190,440. A purchase of additional concrete from Contractor’s Choice Ready Mix was listed at an estimated $40,000, bringing the 2026 total to $90,000. The agenda also included a presentation by Shaker Heights Youth Center Executive Director Karen Carter.

On August 4, the council held a work session on traffic calming and pedestrian safety policies. The agenda listed no formal decisions.

Boards and Commissions

The Civil Service Commission met July 29 to review recommendations for the Police Lieutenant promotional examination process, including proposed exam weights and costs for the 2026 written exam and assessment center. The commission also considered a recommendation to remove candidates from the Police Lateral Eligibility List and approved minutes from the May 11 meeting.

The Architectural Board of Review met virtually August 3 to review 18 homeowner and tenant projects. Among the items were a new garage at 3722 Avalon Road, signage for Qdoba at 16773 Chagrin Boulevard, a resubmission for new vinyl siding at 21001 South Woodland Road, signage for Paris Baguette at 3385 Warrensville Center Road, and an as-built window alteration and landscape wall at 17310 Chagrin Boulevard. The board also approved minutes from its July 20 meeting.

The Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission held a public hearing August 4 on a request for a conditional use permit and a parking variance for a proposed cooperative bakery school at 20106 Chagrin Boulevard. The applicant seeks to operate a specialized instructional school and needs six additional parking spaces.

The Board of Appeals met August 5 to hear an appeal by Wendy Newberry (Case No. BA-26-04-NAHC) regarding a Notice of Nuisance – Housing at 20013 Scottsdale Boulevard. The board also approved minutes from its July 1 meeting.

Safety & Public Works Committee

On August 6, the Safety and Public Works Committee considered an ODOT HSIP grant for the Warrensville Center Road and S. Woodland Road intersection, as well as two grants for stabilizing the historic Lynnfield RTA Station: a 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant and a 2027 Ohio History Fund Grant. The committee also reviewed July meeting minutes.

Coming up

The Tree Advisory Board will meet August 11 to consider 2026 Heritage Tree Nominations and receive updates on the Five-Year Street Tree Master Plan revisions, the Lomond/Lynnfield SSO Project, and the Grow not Mow Site 2 (+1) Planting Day scheduled for September 26. The board will also discuss 2027 programs including the Free Front Yard Tree Program and Shaker Median Strip, and hear the annual forester’s report on 2026 planting, removals, and warranty replacements.

Shaker Heights boards and council weighed City Hall contract, cannabis zoning, and police promotions — but no decisions are confirmed yet

Across five public meetings between July 20 and July 29, Shaker Heights officials were scheduled to consider a $31,440 increase to the City Hall renovation contract, new zoning rules for cannabis dispensaries, and changes to the Police Lieutenant promotional process. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of those meetings, so no outcomes — votes, approvals, or rejections — can be confirmed from the available record. What follows is what the agendas show was planned for discussion or action.

City Hall renovation contract and concrete purchases

The Finance Committee, meeting July 20, was set to review a proposed amendment to the Weber Murphy Fox contract adding $31,440 for limited construction-administration services on the City Hall Addition and Renovation project. City Council's July 27 agenda listed the same amendment, showing a total contract value of $190,440. Council was also scheduled to consider purchasing additional concrete from Contractor's Choice Ready Mix, estimated at $40,000, bringing the 2026 total to $90,000, with a request to waive competitive bidding for ongoing supply. The Finance Committee agenda also included an auditors' exit conference with Chad Gorfido, CPA, Principal at Rea & Associates, Inc., and a discussion of 2026 second-quarter year-to-date General Fund results.

Cannabis dispensary zoning

City Council's July 27 agenda included Ordinance No. 26-65, which would amend the zoning code to classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The same meeting was scheduled to include a presentation by Shaker Heights Youth Center Executive Director Karen Carter.

Street work and bulk item pickup

At a July 21 work session, Public Works Director Ramona Lowery-Ferrell was scheduled to provide updates on the Lomond/Lynnfield SSO project and bulk item pickup. No formal action was listed.

Architectural Board of Review

On July 20, the Architectural Board of Review was set to review five residential projects: an addition resubmission at 2901 Attleboro Road, an addition and exterior alterations at 22412 Westchester Road, an addition resubmission at 2532 Warwick Road, new vinyl siding at 3657 Lynnfield Road, and removal of leaded glass windows at 17814 Parkland Drive.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission met July 29 to consider recommendations for the Police Lieutenant promotional examination process, proposed exam weights, and costs for the 2026 written exam and assessment center. The agenda also included a recommendation to remove candidates from the Police Lateral Eligibility List and approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Architectural Board of Review:** 18 homeowner and tenant projects, including new garages, signage for Qdoba at 16773 Chagrin Boulevard and Paris Baguette at 3385 Warrensville Center Road, and vinyl siding at 21001 South Woodland Road.
• **Aug. 4 — Board of Zoning Appeals & City Planning Commission:** Public hearing on a conditional use permit and parking variance for a cooperative bakery school at 20106 Chagrin Boulevard.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council:** Work session on traffic calming and pedestrian safety policy; no formal decisions listed.
• **Aug. 5 — Board of Appeals:** Housing nuisance appeal by Wendy Newberry (Case No. BA-26-04-NAHC) regarding 20013 Scottsdale Boulevard.
• **Aug. 11 — Tree Advisory Board:** 2026 Heritage Tree Nominations, Five-Year Street Tree Master Plan revisions, and an update on the Lomond/Lynnfield SSO Project.

Shaker Heights boards weigh cannabis dispensary zoning, City Hall contract amendment, and residential projects

Overview

Shaker Heights boards and councils have a packed agenda this week, with the most consequential items still pending rather than decided. Because minutes from recent meetings have not yet been published, the items below reflect what boards were scheduled to consider, not confirmed outcomes. Residents should consult the official agendas and forthcoming minutes for final actions and vote tallies.

Cannabis dispensary zoning under review

The City Council was scheduled July 13 to consider amending the zoning code to classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The same proposal was on the July 7 joint Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission agenda for a public hearing. No vote tallies or outcomes are available, as minutes have not been published.

Also on the July 13 council agenda: confirmation of Velvet Weems-Landingham to the Civil Service Commission through December 31, 2026, and an executive session regarding real property development and pending litigation.

City Hall Addition and Renovation: $31,440 contract amendment proposed

The Finance Committee meets July 20 to consider amending the Weber Murphy Fox contract to add $31,440 for limited construction-administration services on the City Hall Addition and Renovation project. The committee will also review a request to waive competitive bidding and increase the Contractor's Choice Ready Mix purchase order for ongoing concrete supply.

Other Finance Committee items include approving minutes of the June 15, 2026 regular meeting, an auditors' exit conference with Chad Gorfido, CPA, Principal at Rea & Associates, Inc., and discussion of 2026 second-quarter year-to-date financial results for the General Fund.

Architectural Board of Review: residential projects across the city

The Architectural Board of Review had two recent sessions and has another scheduled July 20.

On July 6, the board was set to review 19 applications, including preliminary reviews for two new houses at 3452 and 3464 Milverton Road, a resubmitted landscape element at 18115 Shaker Boulevard, a new garage at 15818 Chadbourne Road, new vinyl siding at 3712 Strathavon Road, and a resubmitted addition at 2901 Attleboro Road.

On July 10, a special meeting was scheduled to review exterior materials for the Arcadia project at 3393 Warrensville Center Road, proposed by Metropolitan Holdings and represented by RDL Architects.

The July 20 meeting includes a resubmission for an addition at 2901 Attleboro Road, an addition and exterior alterations at 22412 Westchester Road, a resubmission for an addition at 2532 Warwick Road, new vinyl siding at 3657 Lynnfield Road, and removal of leaded glass windows at 17814 Parkland Drive.

Zoning variances and new houses on Sutton Road

The July 7 Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission agenda included a variance request for an emergency generator at 2982 Torrington Road (side yard placement), a variance request to widen the driveway at 20875 Fairmount Boulevard from 16 ft to 18 ft (code maximum 12 ft), and site plan review for a new 3-bedroom house at 3378 Sutton Road. A site plan review and tree replacement variance for a new house at 3382 Sutton Road, with 2 trees not replaced, was also listed.

Sewer project and city services updates

The City Council held a July 7 work session for a Lynnfield/Lomond SSO update presentation by Public Works officials. A July 21 council work session will include updates on the Lomond/Lynnfield SSO and bulk item pickup, presented by Public Works Director Ramona Lowery-Ferrell.

Sustainability and community committees

The Sustainability Committee met July 9 to approve June 11, 2026 minutes, receive an update on the Service Center solar system, and hear a presentation on the LEED for Cities Integrative Process and Natural Systems. Subcommittee reports and chairperson's remarks were also scheduled.

The Culture and Engagement Committee met July 16 to discuss committee restructuring, Shaker Youth Collaborative updates, pancake breakfast planning, and community meal planning. The agenda listed discussion topics rather than formal votes or contract approvals.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Architectural Board of Review** (Zoom): residential exterior alterations across multiple properties.
• **July 20 — Finance Committee**: vote on $31,440 Weber Murphy Fox contract amendment for City Hall Addition and Renovation; competitive-bidding waiver for Contractor's Choice Ready Mix; Q2 financial results.
• **July 21 — City Council** (work session): Lomond/Lynnfield SSO update and bulk item pickup update with Public Works Director Ramona Lowery-Ferrell.

Shaker Heights Boards Tackle Cannabis Zoning, City Hall Contract, and Residential Projects; Minutes Pending

Shaker Heights residents saw a busy stretch of public meetings in early July, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, no outcomes are confirmed. The most consequential item on the horizon is tonight's City Council meeting, where council members are scheduled to consider zoning amendments that would classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts.

City Council — Cannabis Zoning and Civil Service Appointment (July 13)

City Council is scheduled to consider amending the zoning code to include regulations for cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The same meeting includes a mayoral appointment: confirmation of Velvet Weems-Landingham to the Civil Service Commission through December 31, 2026. Council is also set to hold an executive session regarding real property development and pending litigation.

Board of Zoning Appeals & City Planning Commission (July 7)

A joint public hearing was scheduled on proposed zoning text amendments to allow cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts — the same topic now before City Council. The boards were also set to hear several variance requests, including an emergency generator at 2982 Torrington Road (side yard placement) and a request to widen a driveway at 20875 Fairmount Boulevard from 16 feet to 18 feet, where the code maximum is 12 feet. Site plan reviews were on the agenda for two new houses on Sutton Road: a 3-bedroom house at 3378 Sutton Road and a new house at 3382 Sutton Road, the latter including a tree replacement variance for two trees not replaced.

Safety & Public Works Committee (July 2)

The committee was scheduled to discuss a contract amendment with Weber Murphy Fox for construction administration of the City Hall addition. No dollar figure was listed in the agenda. Minutes from the June 4 meeting were also slated for approval.

Architectural Board of Review (July 6 and July 10)

The July 6 meeting included 19 applications for residential alterations and new construction. Notable items included preliminary reviews for two new houses at 3452 and 3464 Milverton Road, a new garage at 15818 Chadbourne Road, new vinyl siding at 3712 Strathavon Road, and a resubmission for an addition at 2901 Attleboro Road.

A special meeting on July 10 was set to review exterior materials for the Arcadia project at 3393 Warrensville Center Road, proposed by Metropolitan Holdings and represented by RDL Architects.

Board of Appeals (July 1)

The Board of Appeals was scheduled to hear an appeal by Alex Beach, Case No. BA-26-03-NAPW, contesting a notice of public nuisance for grass at 3702 Daleford Road. The agenda also included approval of June 3 minutes and setting future meeting dates for August 5, September 2, and October 7.

Other Committee Meetings

The Parks & Recreation Committee (July 1) was set to receive a Youth Collaborative presentation and discuss the kickoff of the Recreation Strategic Plan. The Sustainability Committee (July 9) was scheduled to get an update on the Service Center solar system and a presentation on the LEED for Cities Integrative Process and Natural Systems. City Council (July 7) held a work session for a Lynnfield/Lomond SSO update from Public Works officials.

Coming Up

• **July 13 — City Council**: Cannabis dispensary zoning amendment and Civil Service Commission appointment confirmation. Executive session on real property and litigation.
• **July 16 — Culture & Engagement Committee**: Committee restructuring discussion, Shaker Youth Collaborative updates, and planning for pancake breakfasts and community meals. Residents may attend via Zoom or phone.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only — minutes have not been published, so no votes, approvals, or outcomes can be confirmed at this time.

Shaker Heights Council Set to Act on $2M City Hall Renovation and 2027 Tax Budget; Cannabis Dispensary Zoning Hearing Ahead

Shaker Heights City Council was scheduled June 22 to vote on a $2.025 million contract for the City Hall Addition and Renovation Project and to hold a public hearing on the 2027 tax budget. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those votes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — June 22

The Council agenda listed five major items:

• A public hearing and adoption of the 2027 tax budget.
• Acceptance of a $2,025,100 contract with Infinity Construction for the City Hall addition and renovation.
• Authorization of a $1,575,000 grant from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) for Winslow/Avalon Road sewer improvements.
• Applications for a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a $50,000 Community Development Supplemental Grant (CDSG) for Winslow Road traffic calming.
• A conditional use permit for Neighbor's Art Shop & Studio at 3431 Lee Road.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to report how Council voted on any of these items or whether any were postponed. Readers should watch the city's official meeting page for the published minutes.

Safety & Public Works Committee — July 2

The committee was scheduled to discuss a contract amendment with Weber Murphy Fox for construction administration of the City Hall addition. This is the same project referenced in the June 22 Council agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Landmark Commission — June 24

The Landmark Commission agenda was largely procedural. Members were scheduled to approve minutes from March 25, 2026, review nominations for the 2026 Preservation Awards, and review the June 2026 staff approvals report. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings were scheduled.

Board of Appeals — July 1

The Board of Appeals was set to hear an appeal by Alex Beach, Case No. BA-26-03-NAPW, contesting a notice of public nuisance related to grass at 3702 Daleford Road. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting and scheduling of future meetings on August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2026. The outcome of the appeal is not yet in the public record.

Parks & Recreation Committee — July 1

The committee was scheduled to receive a presentation from the Youth Collaborative and to discuss the kickoff of the Recreation Strategic Plan. No votes or contracts were listed.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Architectural Board of Review:** The board will consider 19 applications for residential alterations and new construction, including preliminary reviews for two new houses at 3452 & 3464 Milverton Road, a new garage at 15818 Chadbourne Road, new vinyl siding at 3712 Strathavon Road, and a resubmission of an addition at 2901 Attleboro Road.

• **July 7 — Board of Zoning Appeals & City Planning Commission:** A public hearing is scheduled on proposed zoning text amendments that would allow cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The boards will also hear variance requests for an emergency generator at 2982 Torrington Road (side yard placement) and a driveway widening at 20875 Fairmount Boulevard from 16 feet to 18 feet, where the code maximum is 12 feet. Site plan reviews are scheduled for new houses at 3378 Sutton Road and 3382 Sutton Road, the latter including a tree replacement variance for two trees not replaced.

• **July 7 — City Council:** Council will hold a work session on the Lynnfield/Lomond SSO (sanitary sewer overflow) update, with a briefing from Public Works officials.

City Hall Renovation, Tax Budget Take Center Stage as Boards Tackle Nuisances, Planning

Shaker Heights government boards saw a packed agenda over the past two weeks, highlighted by City Council’s June 22 public hearing on the 2027 tax budget and a $2.025 million contract for the City Hall Addition and Renovation Project. Separate panels addressed a grass nuisance appeal, preservation nominations, and parks planning. Minutes for all recent meetings remain unpublished, leaving official outcomes unconfirmed.

City Council

Council’s June 22 meeting listed five substantive items. Members held a public hearing on the 2027 tax budget and considered a $2,025,100 contract with Infinity Construction for the City Hall addition and renovation. Also on the agenda: accepting a $1,575,000 Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District grant for Winslow/Avalon Road sewer improvements; applying for $150,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds and $50,000 in CDSG money for Winslow Road traffic calming; and a conditional use permit for Neighbor’s Art Shop & Studio at 3431 Lee Road. No vote tallies or final approvals are available, as the meeting minutes have not been published.

In a related item, the Safety & Public Works Committee convened July 2 to discuss a contract amendment with Weber Murphy Fox for construction administration on the same City Hall addition project. That committee’s minutes are also pending.

Landmark Commission

The Landmark Commission met June 24 to review nominations for the 2026 Preservation Awards and a staff approvals report. Procedural items included approval of March 25 meeting minutes. No public hearings or land-use actions were scheduled.

Board of Appeals

On July 1, the Board of Appeals heard Alex Beach’s appeal of a public nuisance notice for grass at 3702 Daleford Road (Case No. BA-26-03-NAPW). The board also approved minutes from its June 3 meeting and set future meeting dates for Aug. 5, Sept. 2, and Oct. 7.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee gathered July 1 for a Youth Collaborative presentation and a kickoff update on the Recreation Strategic Plan.

Coming up

Several meetings in the next week may draw public interest:

• **Architectural Board of Review** (July 6): Nineteen residential applications are on the docket, including preliminary reviews for two new houses at 3452 and 3464 Milverton Road, a garage at 15818 Chadbourne Road, and various siding, window, and landscape projects.
• **Board of Zoning Appeals & City Planning Commission** (July 7): A public hearing is scheduled on zoning text amendments that would allow cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The boards will also consider variance requests for an emergency generator at 2982 Torrington Road and a driveway widening at 20875 Fairmount Boulevard, plus site plans for new houses at 3378 and 3382 Sutton Road.
• **City Council work session** (July 7): Council will receive an update on the Lynnfield/Lomond sanitary sewer overflow project from Public Works officials. No legislative action is expected.