Boards and Commissions

Board of Building Standards /
Architectural Board of Review / Sign Review

Mission Statement

The Board of Building Standards reviews applications for variances to the Building Code. The Architectural Board of Review considers architectural proposal for commercial and residential properties. The Sign Review Board reviews all sign proposals, including those that require a variance.

Board Members
  • Michael Fleenor
  • Jeffery Foster
  • Michael Molinski
  • Carl Orban
  • John Waddell

    • Board of Building Standards Calendar

    2012 schedule of the Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Board application deadline and meeting dates.

    MONTH APPLICATION DEADLINES PRE-REVIEW MEETING REVIEW MEETING
    JANUARY Wednesday 12-28-11 Thursday 01-05-12 Thursday 01-12-12
    FEBRUARY Wednesday 01-25-12 Thursday 02-02-12 Thursday 02-9-12
    MARCH Wednesday 02-22-12 Thursday 03-01-12 Thursday 03-8-12
    APRIL Wednesday 03-28-12 Thursday 04-05-12 Thursday 04-12-12
    MAY Wednesday 04-25-12 Thursday 05-03-12 Thursday 05-10-12
    JUNE Wednesday 05-30-12 Thursday 06-07-12 Thursday 06-14-12
    JULY Wednesday 06-27-12 Thursday 07-05-12 Thursday 07-12-12
    AUGUST Wednesday 07-25-12 Thursday 08-02-12 Thursday 08-09-12
    SEPTEMBER Wednesday 08-29-12 Thursday 09-06-12 Thursday 09-13-12
    OCTOBER Wednesday 09-26-12 Thursday 10-04-12 Thursday 10-11-12
    NOVEMBER Wednesday 10-24-12 Thursday 11-01-12 Thursday 11-08-12
    DECEMBER Monday 11-28-12 Thursday 12-06-12 Thursday 12-13-12

    PLEASE NOTE: Applications are submitted to the Building Department. It is recommended to submit them prior to the application deadline to review applications. Applications are due before noon on the dates indicated above. This will allow the Building Department to review the applications for completeness. Late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

    PRE-REVIEW MEETINGS start at 4:00 PM in the lower level conference room of Lakewood City Hall.

    REVIEW MEETINGS will commence at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium of Lakewood City Hall located at 12650 Detroit Avenue unless otherwise indicated. You or your representative MUST attend the review meeting in order for an application to receive review. Please use the western entrance.

    Public Notice:

    Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Board: Agenda

    Thursday, February 09, 2012 5:30 PM

    AGENDA
    BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS/
    ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW/SIGN REVIEW BOARD
    February 9, 2012
    5:30 P.M. – Lakewood City Hall
    Auditorium

    Roll Call

    Approve the minutes of the January 12, 2012 meeting

    Opening Remarks

    Introduction of Cynthia Stockman, newly appointed Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review member and issuance of Oath of Office.

    REQUEST FOR REHEARING
    SIGN REVIEW
    Docket 08-99-11 – S
    13215 Detroit Avenue           
    Family Dollar Store                                                                                                                                     
    Brad Kowit and Alan Berger
    FDBTS
    24100 Chagrin Boulevard
    Beachwood, Ohio 44122

    The applicants request the review and approval of signage for a new store.  This item was denied at the meeting of January 12, 2012. 

    REHEARING
    SIGN REVIEW
    Docket 08-99-11 – S  
    13215 Detroit Avenue           
    Family Dollar Store                                                                                                                                     
    Brad Kowit and Alan Berger
    FDBTS
    24100 Chagrin Boulevard
    Beachwood, Ohio 44122

    The applicants request the review and approval of signage for a new store.  This item was denied at the meeting of January 12, 2012. 

    OLD BUSINESS
    BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS
    Docket 01-10-12
    1077 Abbieshire Avenue     
                                                                                                                                                               
    John Conway
    1077 Abbieshire Avenue
    Lakewood, Ohio 44107
                                                                                       
    The applicant requests the review and approval to not have railings on the front porch.  This item was deferred from the meeting of January 12, 2012. 

    ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
    Docket 11-149-11
    12576 Lake Avenue
                                                                                                                                                   
    Drew Smith
    Brad Smith Roofing Co. Inc.
    24550 Sperry Road
    Westlake, Ohio 44145                       

    The applicant requests the review and approval of a front stoop renovation.  This item was deferred from the meeting of January 12, 2012. 

    Docket 01-04-12
    17614 Fries Avenue
                                                                                                                                                               
    Marshall Wright
    Wright Construction
    8610 Madison Avenue, #3
    Cleveland, Ohio 44102          
               
    The applicant requests the review and approval of a front dormer.  This item was deferred from the meeting of January 12, 2012. 

    Docket 01-11-12
    2016-18 Warren Road
                                                                                                                                                               
    Albert Gomez
    2016 Warren Road
    Lakewood, Ohio 44107
                                                                           
    The applicant requests the review and approval of the porch column and rails which were brick.  This item was deferred from the meeting of January 12, 2012. 

    NEW BUSINESS
    ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
    Docket 02-14-12
    17884 Lake Road      
    The Clifton Club                                                                                                                                          
    James A. Wallis
    James A. Wallis AIA
    5548 Canterbury Lane
    Highland Heights, Ohio 44143

    The applicant requests the review and approval of changes to the roof and gutter system. 

    Docket 02-15-12
    1270 Beach Avenue  
                                                                                                                                                               
    Mohammed Amawi
    1270 Beach Avenue
    Lakewood, Ohio 44107
                                                                                                                                                   
    The applicant requests the review and approval for the enclosing of a front porch. 
               
    SIGN REVIEW
    Docket 12-16-12
    13800 Detroit Avenue          
    Szechwan Garden
                                                                                                                                                               
    Hoa Lam
    Szechwan Garden
    13800 Detroit Avenue
    Lakewood, Ohio 44107
                                                                           
    The applicant requests the review and approval of an LED illuminated wall sign.  

    Adjourn.
                  

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