Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Tom Schloemer’s organization
Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The board discussed administrative procedures for conducting public meetings, including rules for public comment and decorum. The board addressed several calendar items, including the postponement of a fence installation project at 12511 Fairill Road and ownership verification issues for a car rental property. The board also held a public hearing for the Brown Hoist Partners LLC expansion at 4403 St. Clair Avenue, which involves repurposing an office building for mixed uses including an event center, microbrewery, restaurant, fitness studio, art studio, and dwelling units.
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The commission reviewed applications for certificates of appropriateness regarding exterior siding replacement for two properties. Discussions focused on the proposed removal of architectural trim, the impact of modernizing exterior materials on the historic character of the neighborhood, and the long-term durability of the proposed siding materials. Board members and staff evaluated how these exterior changes aligned with the original architectural design and broader preservation standards.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Building Standards & Appeals Meeting
The Board of Building Standards & Appeals conducted a hearing to review several building code violation dockets. Key discussions included requests for additional time to complete exterior and interior maintenance at various properties, the city's recommendations for remanding certain cases to the Department of Building and Housing due to lack of progress, and the resolution of compliance matters. Several dockets were withdrawn as zoning code violations, and approvals were granted for extended deadlines for abatement on specific properties based on the evidence presented by property managers and city officials.
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The board discussed procedural rules for conducting meetings, including guidelines for public comments, virtual participation, and handling disruptions. Key cases addressed included an appeal regarding violation notices for a property at 8035 Superior Avenue concerning excessive window signage, improper trash storage, and unpaved parking areas, which resulted in a motion to uphold the city's decision and deny the appeal. Additionally, the board considered a request for an area variance regarding the installation of chain link fencing at 1865 East 40th Street.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
