Southeast Design Review Committee

CLE is split into 7 regions where an assigned review committee for each region administers the design review process. Here is an overview of the design review process, and a great interactive map of the regions.
https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/cpc.php

The SE region = Buckeye, Larchmere, Lee-Harvard, Mt. Pleasant, Union Miles.
Design committees are made of local design professionals and community members. Here’s info about the SE region including committee members.
https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/southeast.php https://t.co/dhm5xQ5dj8

Here is today’s agenda, plus the plans for each design discussed.

https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/drcagenda/2021/PDF/SE-2021-06-23-Agenda.pdf

https://assets.adobe.com/public/fb2e58f0-d693-4a10-475d-db4fdd665c73

Meeting starts 5:04PM
Starting w 2nd agenda item.

Conte: I always thought these buildings were incredible but they’re crumbling on the inside.

Will be knocking down building, tapping down lines.
Center destroyed, roof caving in, danger to be in.
https://assets.adobe.com/public/fb2e58f0-d693-4a10-475d-db4fdd665c73/16626%20Miles%20Avenue%20Demo%20Presentation.pdf https://t.co/b5p8ELnx1K

Wilson: What lot is located to the west?
Conte: To right is mechanics garage separate from the property. Wires come right along property line.
Wilson: State of building to the east?
Conte: Will remain for now.

Zalatoris: “Tragedy that building of this historic quality is as far gone as it is.”

Eugene: Building behind damaged in any way?
Conte: No, not attached to property.

Marka: Grade and seed, come back if need to pave instead.

Motion passes for project as presented.

Going back to 1st agenda item.
Seeking approval for monument design which is centerpiece of project.

Milano Monuments pouring granite and doing engraving for monument.

https://assets.adobe.com/public/fb2e58f0-d693-4a10-475d-db4fdd665c73/Garden%20of%2011%20Angels%20-Monument%20Design%20Review%20Presentation.pdf https://t.co/hYhjTqgznd

Whitley: Plaza design is the infinity Loop which is impt for monument bc wanted to pick materials for monument “that will outlast us.”
Polished granite. Material that is everlasting, “here for generations to come.”
“Interactive place that you can touch and connect with.” https://t.co/NvjR2BQ5TD

Wilson: Monument meant to be “immersive, 360 degree experience”. Lettering and image on front and back.
Front → names of the 11 angels on left wing, image of an angel on right wing.
Back → Scripture, and “Still I Rise” poem (permission from Maya Angelou estate). https://t.co/G4iBF1C59B

Robb: Want people to walk around plaza, congregate, pray and get comfort. Monument and base different colors. Originally both black. Base now is light colored to give attention to the granite monument. Base is same color as color of low sitting wall. https://t.co/Ph1BiFQXJW

Whitfield: How is monument pinned to the base?
Robb: Not sure yet. Probably poured in base, concrete, securing back to back wall, slope to drain water.

Bickers: Techniques for engraving?
Kiesha: Hand engraved, not laser edged.

Eugene: Lighting that supports monument but doesn’t disturb community?
Wilson: Inground lights aimed at monument, solar lights inset into pavers to illuminate paveway. There is streetlight around area. Lighting scheme for memorial were supposed to be low led lighting. https://t.co/Y9mKaQ4vrh

Robb: Attract new people and vandalism?
Eugene: Hangout for people?
Julian Khan: Restorative gesture. Would love to see some collaboration with preexisting green spaces on the residential level (ex: Revolutionary Love Garden).

Motion passes for project as presented.

New signage for 3rd restaurant location.
Mike: Corner of Holly Hill and Lee road. Building set back from road a bit, parking lot repaved.

https://assets.adobe.com/public/fb2e58f0-d693-4a10-475d-db4fdd665c73/Mucheez_2100-2104rev4_6-20-2021.pdf https://t.co/h3w9byzY8z

Mike: First signage is free standing sign. Routed aluminum sling cabinet. Led illuminated. Platting around pole. Internally lit with leds. Visibility along road to north and south bound traffic. Primary element of visibility due to set back from road. https://t.co/Bp9R3nFYcE

Mike: 2nd sign is an awning w down lighting. Center part backlit, red bit of glow, down lighting over window and doorway. https://t.co/c2nZmmFMpL

Bickers: Free standing and canopy make more coherent? Geometries not same (ellipse vs half circle). Opportunity to be creative.
Whitfield: 3D sign, flat sign in canopy.

Bandy: Respectfully disagree, “logo is pretty distinctive and pretty clear in both locations.” Don’t see strong disconnect. Logo stands out clearly and does tie in with sign in the front.
Wilson: Agree. Color scheme works “really well with white background and Munchies sign. “

Mike: Canopy provides light. Shape best for location and logo. Channel letter also considered.
Dotson: Other location signs have box. This one is more “representative of community we’re trying to serve”.

Eugene: Who is maintaining sign if led lights go out?
Mike: Owner meticulously maintaining illumination of sign. Using fluorescent style led tube, 5 year warranty, lifespan 10 years.

Lester: How is pole sign secured in case of wind?
Mike: Concrete footer in ground. Estimated size if 4’x4’x5’ deep. Reinforced with rebar, routine standards.
Lester: Has this sign been done before in other locations?
Mike: Similar cabinet style, projecting sign at Buckeye.

Marka: Pole height is beyed code (12’ vs 15’). If 15’ needed motion has to include specific reason, appeal to planning commission.
Mike: We prioritized visibility above traffic, fence, trees.

Bandy: Corner property so has more clearance for visibility standpoint. 12’ appropriate.

Motion passes for project as presented.

New signs for Taco Bell on Lee Rd.

Harrison: Taco Bell undergoing rebranding. Redo signs for nortt, east, south elevations of property. Not getting any bigger. Illuminated channel letters, refacing existing ground sign (no change, face replacement).

https://assets.adobe.com/public/fb2e58f0-d693-4a10-475d-db4fdd665c73/Taco%20Bell%20Lee%20Revised.pdf https://t.co/Ob7CQZZX9g

Marka: No infringement on current code that we are aware of.

Motion passes for project as presented.

New HIBBETT signage.
Magee: Backlit channel letters for HIBBETT. The 3 base cabinets are base lit.

Eugene: Owner responsible for ensuring the sign stays lit.

Motion passes for project as presented

https://assets.adobe.com/public/fb2e58f0-d693-4a10-475d-db4fdd665c73/3348_Hibbett%20Sports%20-%20Cleveland%2C%20OH_05-25-21.pdf https://t.co/kqwpWRLtBj

Meeting adjourned at 6:44PM. This concludes the 6/23 SE Design Review meeting. The Committee meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 5:00 pm.

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