Beachwood, OH

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider four site plan and lot-consolidation requests: a lot split at 15 Hyde Park, a screened porch addition at the same address, a screen wall fence at 3050 Science Park Drive, and a new building at the Beachwood Branch Library, 24801 Fairmount Boulevard.

• Lot split and consolidation at 15 Hyde Park (PPN 741-27-836C)
• Screened porch addition at 15 Hyde Park, The Village
• Screen wall fence at 3050 Science Park Drive, Cleveland Clinic
• New building at 24801 Fairmount Boulevard, Beachwood Branch Library

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Civil Service Commission

The Beachwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to continue discussions on submitted protests and address any other matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Continued discussion on submitted protests

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will review two applications: new building structures at the MJCC day camp on South Woodland Road, and a new single-family dwelling on Letchworth Road. The board will decide whether to approve, approve with comments, or not approve each plan.

• New building structures at 26001 South Woodland Road (MJCC Day Camp, owner Jewish Community Center)
• New single-family dwelling at 25001 Letchworth Road (owner Dommus Construction Corp)

Civil Service Commission

The Beachwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to review and discuss a formal protest from a Police Promotion candidate about the assessment center schedule and a reference book used in a prior promotional exam. The agenda also includes roll call, other matters, and adjournment.

• Review of formal protest by Police Promotion candidate
• Discussion of assessment center schedule concerns
• Concerns about reference book in prior promotional exam

City Council

City Council

Beachwood City Council will meet to discuss new business and ordinances. The primary item is a resolution regarding payment for a senior adult trip.

• Resolution 2026-75: Payment for Community Services 2026 Senior Adult Trip to Niagara-On-The-Lake for transportation, lodging, meals, snacks, and miscellaneous expenses

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will meet to review submitted plans for two specific properties. The board will determine if the proposed changes meet architectural standards.

• Review of plans for a new wall sign at 24753 Chagrin Blvd. (Kindercare)
• Review of plans for a second story addition at 2635 Deborah Drive

The Architectural Board of Review approved plans for a commercial wall sign and a residential second-story addition. The residential approval included specific requirements for roof pitch and trim.

• Approved new wall sign at 24753 Chagrin Blvd. (KinderCare)
• Approved second story addition at 2635 Deborah Drive with requirements for garage roof pitch and corner trim

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission will review a final site plan for the Children's Day Camp at 26001 South Woodland Road. Several variance requests will also be considered, including a sidewalk variance at 23112 Beachwood Blvd and side‑yard setbacks at 26060 North Woodland Rd and 24728 Tunbridge Lane. A preliminary and final site plan for an addition at 2509 and 2515 South Green Road will be discussed. A previously tabled front‑yard hardscape variance for 24115 Woodway Road remains pending.

• 2026-17(A): Final site plan approval for Children's Day Camp at 26001 South Woodland Road
• 2026-22: 1.08' sidewalk and landing variance at 23112 Beachwood Blvd
• 2026-23: 12.53' side‑yard setback variance for new single‑family dwelling at 26060 North Woodland Rd
• 2026-24: Preliminary and final site plan approval for addition at 2509 and 2515 South Green Road
• 2026-25: 2' side‑yard setback variance for new single‑family dwelling at 24728 Tunbridge Lane

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review met to consider plans for exterior canopy and vestibule remodeling at Four Seasons 3 Apartments and a new single-family dwelling on Beachwood Boulevard. The board approved both projects with comments.

• Approved remodeling of exterior canopy and vestibule at 26600 George Zeiger Drive (Four Seasons 3 Apartments)
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 2350 Beachwood Boulevard
• Board members: Traci A. Gallagher, George Smerigan, Ron Kluchin

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved two applications at its July 20, 2026 meeting. The first approval was for remodeling the exterior canopy and vestibule at 26600 George Zeiger Drive, Four Seasons 3 Apartments. The second approval was for a new single-family dwelling at 2350 Beachwood Blvd. Both applicants were present, and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.

• Approved exterior canopy and vestibule remodel at 26600 George Zeiger Drive (Four Seasons 3 Apartments)
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 2350 Beachwood Blvd.

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone three Edgewood Drive properties for public use. The meeting also includes the approval of bills, the acceptance of bids for snowplow equipment and pool pump replacement, and the authorization of design services for the Connector Road Project.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2026-19 rezoning 2547, 2555, and 2561 Edgewood Drive
• Resolution 2026-71 accepting bid for Pool Pump Replacement Project
• Resolution 2026-68 authorizing purchase of snowplow cutting edges
• Resolution 2026-73 authorizing design services for Connector Road Project
• Resolution 2026-67 accepting quotation for conference room microphones

The City Council approved multiple resolutions regarding job creation, tax budgets, and city services. Additionally, a rezoning ordinance for Edgewood Drive was placed on second reading and referred to a public hearing.

• Approved advertising for Richmond Road Corridor Traffic Signal Upgrade Project (6-0)
• Placed Ordinance 2025-19 regarding Edgewood Drive rezoning on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-24 for payment of professional service claims (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-25 amending food truck regulations (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-58 for Building Block Therapy, LLC job creation grant (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-59 adopting the 2026 Alternative Tax Budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-60 designating city fund depositories (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-61 for continued legal services from Kutak Rock, LLP (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider three proposals: a new building addition, exterior paint modifications, and a tenant panel sign. Each item may be approved, denied, or approved with conditions.

• New building addition at 24619 Chagrin Blvd. (Bark & Barrel; owner: Fire Station Drive LLC)
• Exterior paint finish modifications at 23220 Chagrin Blvd. (The Vue Apartments; owner: Vue Beachwood Gardens LLC)
• New tenant panel on existing ground sign at 23600 Commerce Park (Building Blocks Therapy; owner: Unity Friends LLC)

The Architectural Board of Review approved exterior and structural modification plans for three Beachwood properties during its July 6 meeting. The board cleared a building addition at Bark and Barrel, paint finish changes at The Vue Apartments, and a sign panel update for Building Blocks Therapy. All applications were reviewed and approved by the three members present.

• Approved new building addition plans for Bark and Barrel at 24619 Chagrin Blvd.
• Approved exterior paint finish modifications for The Vue Apartments at 23220 Chagrin Blvd.
• Approved a new tenant panel on an existing ground sign for Building Blocks Therapy at 23600 Commerce Park

Civil Service Commission

The Beachwood Civil Service Commission will discuss the entry-level police examination scoring process and consider a request from a candidate who missed a scheduled interview. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no final decisions listed.

• Review and discussion of entry-level police examination scoring process
• Consideration of request from candidate who was a no-show/no-call for interview
• Executive session on personnel matters (appointment, employment, discipline, etc.)
• Civil service update from staff

Council Committee Meetings

The Safety & Public Health Committee will examine recommended changes to the city code that address electric bicycles and scooters. Members will discuss safety measures such as prohibiting sidewalk operation and updating traffic regulations. The committee may recommend adoption before the full council meeting on June 15.

• Review proposed amendments to e‑bike and e‑scooter regulations
• Discuss safety measures, including sidewalk operation restrictions
• Consider updates to City traffic code (Chapters 402.05 and 474)
• Plan public education effort after ordinance adoption
• Any other matters before the committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several variance requests and lot splits, including a tabled item for a revised lot split of the Hanger Club property at 24400 Cedar Road. New items include a side lot line variance for exterior stairs at 2640 Brentwood Road, a lot split at 26421 North Woodland Road, a site plan approval and variance for a new addition and cooler enclosure at Bark and Barrel (24619 Chaglin Blvd.), and a front yard hardscape variance for a driveway expansion at 24115 Woodway Road.

• Variance request for 2' side lot line and landscape allowance at 2640 Brentwood Road
• Preliminary and final lot split approval for 26421 North Woodland Road
• Site plan approval and variance for addition and cooler enclosure at Bark and Barrel, 24619 Chagrin Blvd.
• Front yard hardscape variance for driveway expansion at 24115 Woodway Road
• Tabled item: Revised lot split plat for Hanger Club, 24400 Cedar Road

Council Committee Meetings

The Safety & Public Health Committee was scheduled to review proposed amendments to Beachwood's e‑bike and e‑scooter regulations, including sidewalk restrictions and safety requirements. The changes would update Chapter 474 and Section 402.05 to define device classes, set speed limits, and require helmets for riders under 16. The committee would consider adopting the amendments for the City Council meeting on June 15. The June 22 committee meeting was cancelled.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 474 and 402.05 to regulate e‑bikes and e‑scooters
• Prohibit operation of e‑scooters on sidewalks
• Set speed limits: e‑bikes up to 20 mph (class 1/2) or 28 mph (class 3), e‑scooters up to 20 mph
• Require helmets for riders under 16 years old
• Plan for public education on new rules after adoption

Council Committee Meetings

This meeting is procedural only, consisting of roll call, an executive session, and potential discussion of other matters, with no specific legislative or policy items listed.

• Agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, executive session, and adjournment.

The Committee of the Whole met for an executive session regarding a business strategy for economic development assistance. No other substantive matters were discussed or decided during the meeting.

• Entered Executive Session (5-0)

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will consider several urgent measures, including payment of professional service claims, a rezoning of three Edgewood Drive properties, and an amendment to the food‑truck ordinance. A motion will be taken to advertise bids for the Richmond Road Corridor traffic signal upgrade. The council will also vote on multiple resolutions authorizing contracts for legal services, pest control, snowplow parts, and festival equipment, and will adopt the 2026 Alternative Tax Budget for fiscal year 2027.

• Ordinance 2026-24: authorize payment of certain professional service claims (urgent)
• Ordinance 2026-19: rezoning 2547, 2555, and 2561 Edgewood Drive from U-1 to U-5
• Ordinance 2026-25: amend the Food Trucks ordinance (urgent)
• Resolution 2026-59: adopt the 2026 Alternative Tax Budget for FY 2027 (urgent)
• Motion to advertise bids for the Richmond Road Corridor Traffic Signal Upgrade Project

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will consider approval of plans for three new single-family dwellings and three sign applications. Items include a new home at 26060 North Woodland Road (owner Lombana), at 2549 Larchmont Road (owner Levy), and at 2613 Brentwood Road. Sign proposals include new wall and ground signs for Signature Health at 24755 Chagrin Blvd, a wall sign for TrueNorth Energy at 26100 Chagrin Blvd, and a wall sign and tenant panel replacement for Farmers National Bank at 25201 Chagrin Blvd. Each item may be approved, approved with comments, or not approved.

• New single-family dwelling at 26060 North Woodland Road (ABR #26-30)
• New single-family dwelling at 2549 Larchmont Road (ABR #26-26)
• New sign package for Signature Health at 24755 Chagrin Blvd (ABR #26-27)
• New wall sign for TrueNorth Energy at 26100 Chagrin Blvd (ABR #26-28)
• New wall sign and tenant panel replacement for Farmers National Bank at 25201 Chagrin Blvd (ABR #26-29)

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review approved six applications submitted by owners and contractors. Approvals included four new single‑family dwellings and two sign projects, with two approvals carrying design notes. No votes or dissent were recorded.

• Approved new single‑family dwelling at 26060 North Woodland Road with note to add corner treatment
• Approved new single‑family dwelling at 2549 Larchmont Road
• Approved new wall sign and two ground signs at 24755 Chagrin Blvd for Signature Health
• Approved wall sign at 26100 Chagrin Blvd for Truenorth Energy
• Approved new wall sign and tenant panel replacement at 25201 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 120, subject to landlord design/color approval
• Approved new single‑family dwelling at 2613 Brentwood Road

Council Committee Meetings

The Finance & Development Committee will consider restoring millage that was previously forgone. Members will review what forgone millage means, the amount lost over the past three years, why it was reduced, and the current proposal. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of restoring previously forgone millage

The Finance and Development Committee reviewed a proposal regarding the restoration of property tax millage that was previously reduced. Finance Director Larry Heiser presented historical figures, reasons for the previous reductions, and the potential impact of the current proposal on City revenue.

• Discussion held regarding the restoration of previously forgone millage

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider approval of plans for two new single-family dwellings at 2451 Brentwood Road and 24728 Tunbridge Lane, and a new tenant wall sign at 23245 Mercantile Road, Suite B. The board will vote on each application with options to approve, approve with comments, or not approve.

• New single-family dwelling at 2451 Brentwood Road (applicant Aaron Schabes, ABR #26-23)
• New tenant wall sign at 23245 Mercantile Road, Suite B (contractor Larry Newman, Marni, Inc., ABR #26-24)
• New single-family dwelling at 24728 Tunbridge Lane (owner/contractor Michael Khmelnitsky, Build CLE LLC, ABR #26-25)

The Architectural Board of Review approved three applications for new single-family dwellings and one application for a new tenant wall sign. Property owners and contractors were present to discuss the submitted plans.

• Approved new single-family dwelling at 2451 Brentwood Road
• Approved new tenant wall sign at 23245 Mercantile Road, Suite B
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 24728 Tunbridge Lane

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning of three parcels on Edgewood Road from single-family residential to public and institutional district (Ordinance No. 2026-19). Other items include a revised lot split for 24400 Cedar Road, final site plan for 23240 Chagrin Blvd., replacement of sound panels at Baywood Estates, a drone charging station at Cleveland Clinic, a fence variance on Beachwood Blvd., and redevelopment of the children's day camp at Mandel JCC.

• Lot split approval for The Hanger Club at 24400 Cedar Road (PPN 741-12-001) into three parcels
• Final site plan for 23240 Chagrin Blvd.
• Preliminary and final site plan for sound/privacy panel replacement at 3208-3296 Richmond Road, Baywood Estates
• Preliminary and final site plan for a drone charging station pad at 3175 Science Park Drive, Cleveland Clinic
• Preliminary site plan for site and building redevelopment of children's day camp at 26001 South Woodland Road, Mandel JCC

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved four site plans and a rezoning request, while denying a variance request and tabling a lot split due to unresolved sewer easement concerns.

• Tabled lot split at 24400 Cedar Road (P&Z 2025-32) due to unresolved sewer easement issue
• Approved mixed-use building conversion at 23240 Chagrin Blvd (P&Z 2026-4(A)) subject to structural integrity plan
• Approved site plan for privacy panels at 3208-3296 Richmond Road (P&Z 2026-12)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for drone charging station at 3175 Science Park Drive (P&Z 2026-13)
• Approved rezoning of three Edgewood Road properties to U-5 Public and Institutional District (P&Z 2026-14) with recommendation to City Council
• Denied 10' side street right-of-way variance for fence at 2367 Beachwood Blvd (P&Z 2026-16)
• Approved preliminary site plan for children's day camp redevelopment at 26001 South Woodland Road (P&Z 2026-17) subject to Fire and Police comments
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 PM

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider three applications: a sunroom addition at 24430 Shaker Blvd., a multi-tenant ground sign replacement at 23400 Mercantile Road, and tenant panel replacements on existing signs at 25975 Central Parkway (Crestmont Buick GMC). The board may approve, deny, or approve with conditions for each item.

• Sunroom addition at 24430 Shaker Blvd. (owner Holloway)
• Multi-tenant ground sign replacement at 23400 Mercantile Road (owner AP Beachwood LLC)
• Tenant panel replacements on ground and pylon signs at 25975 Central Parkway (owner ParksI Holdings LLC)

The Beachwood Architectural Board approved the replacement of an existing multi‑tenant ground sign at 23400 Mercantile Road, noting a landscape base is required. The board also approved tenant panel replacements on ground and pylon signs at 25975 Central Parkway for Crestmont Buick GMC. Finally, the board approved a sunroom addition at 24430 Shaker Boulevard, requiring siding and roof to match the existing building.

• Approved replacement of ground sign at 23400 Mercantile Rd (note: landscape base)
• Approved tenant panel replacements on ground and pylon signs at 25975 Central Parkway
• Approved sunroom addition at 24430 Shaker Blvd (note: siding and roof must match existing)

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will consider several items, including a proposed ordinance to create an automated speed and traffic enforcement program and a resolution to contract with Sitestream for equipment. Other business includes expanding tax exemptions for the Commerce Park Community Reinvestment Area, adjusting appropriations, increasing the sewer maintenance fee, approving a road program bid, and leasing city-owned space.

• Ordinance 2026-23: Create automated speed and traffic enforcement program (Chapter 407)
• Resolution 2026-54: Authorize agreement with Sitestream, LLC for traffic enforcement equipment
• Ordinance 2026-16: Expand tax exemptions for Commerce Park Community Reinvestment Area
• Resolution 2026-55: Increase sanitary and storm sewer maintenance fee
• Resolution 2026-56: Accept bid from Geauga Highway Company for 2026 Asphalt Road Program

The Beachwood City Council approved the 2026 budget, a road resurfacing program, and the sale of surplus public works property. They also authorized a lease for a new tenant at 23456 Mercantile Road. A proposed automated speed enforcement program was tabled until September.

• Approved 2026 budget (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Asphalt Road Program (6-0)
• Approved sale of surplus public works property (6-0)
• Approved lease for 23456 Mercantile Road (6-0)
• Approved increase to sewer maintenance fee (6-0)
• Tabled automated speed enforcement program until Sept 1 (4-2)
• Tabled traffic equipment agreement until Sept 1 (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims for professional services (6-0)

Council Committee Meetings

This is a procedural meeting with no actionable items listed. The agenda includes roll call, the mayor's report, an executive session, and other routine matters. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The committee met on May 11, 2026, and voted to enter an executive session to discuss a business strategy for an economic development assistance applicant. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss economic development assistance (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider five applications for building additions and signage updates. These items include residential additions on Beachwood Blvd, South Green Road, and Elmhurst Drive, as well as commercial sign changes on Mercantile Road and Central Parkway.

• Rear addition at 2373 Beachwood Blvd
• Multi-tenant ground sign replacement at 23400 Mercantile Road
• Tenant panel replacements on signs at 25975 Central Parkway
• Addition to existing homes at 2509 and 2515 South Green Road
• Bathroom addition at 2657 Elmhurst Drive

The board approved a rear addition at 2373 Beachwood Blvd and an addition to homes at 2509 and 2515 South Green Road. It tabled three sign‑related applications: replacement of a multi‑tenant ground sign at 23400 Mercantile Road and tenant panel replacements at 25975 Central Parkway, both at the applicants’ request. No decision was recorded for the bathroom addition at 2657 Elmhurst Drive.

• Approved rear addition at 2373 Beachwood Blvd
• Approved addition to homes at 2509 & 2515 South Green Road
• Tabled sign replacement at 23400 Mercantile Road
• Tabled tenant panel replacements at 25975 Central Parkway
• No decision recorded for bathroom addition at 2657 Elmhurst Drive

City Council

The council will consider ordinances to rezone 24700 Chagrin Boulevard to motor service district and three Edgewood Drive properties from single-family to public/institutional. Other decisions include awarding a bid for tennis court improvements, purchasing and installing Wi-Fi 7 access points, terminating a TIF exemption at 25435 Harvard Road, and authorizing pool pump bids. The meeting also includes the oath of office for a fire captain and lieutenant.

• Rezoning 24700 Chagrin Boulevard from U-7A General Office to U-9 Motor Service District (second reading/public hearing held Feb 17)
• Rezoning 2547, 2555, and 2561 Edgewood Drive from U-1 Single Family to U-5 Public and Institutional District
• Awarding bid to Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. for Tennis Courts Improvement Project
• Accepting quotations from Advizex and Cable Communications, Inc. for Aruba Wi-Fi 7 Access Points (purchase and installation)
• Terminating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) exemption at 25435 Harvard Road and releasing city and school district interests

City Council approved contracts for pool pump repairs and tennis court improvements, and terminated a tax exemption for a Harvard Road property. A rezoning request for Chagrin Boulevard was denied.

• Approved advertising for bids to replace pool pumps at Beachwood Family Aquatic Center (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 24700 Chagrin Boulevard from U-7A to U-9 (0-7)
• Adopted ordinance placing Commerce Park CRA expansion on second reading (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance placing three Edgewood Drive properties on first reading for rezoning (7-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting quote for Tennis Courts Improvement Project (7-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing purchase of Aruba Wi-Fi 7 access points (7-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing installation of Aruba Wi-Fi 7 access points (7-0)
• Adopted resolution terminating TIF exemption for property at 25435 Harvard Road (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission will consider four requests at its April 30 meeting: a side yard setback variance for a bathroom addition, preliminary and final site plan approval for a parking lot addition at Select Medical, a lot consolidation on South Green Road, and a rear yard variance for a sunroom addition. These are the main items of new business; the meeting also includes minutes approval and citizen remarks.

• Ruth Hatchuel requests a 5.4' side yard setback variance for a bathroom addition at 2657 Elmhurst Drive (BCO Section 1113.07).
• Bryan Wietrzykowski seeks preliminary and final site plan approval for a parking lot addition at 3025 Science Park Drive (Select Medical).
• Ben Grinblatt requests preliminary and final approval for lot consolidation of PPN 741-09-002 (2509 South Green Road) and PPN 741-09-001 (2515 South Green Road).
• William Leonetti requests a 31' rear yard variance for a sunroom addition at 24430 Shaker Blvd (BCO Section 1113.08(a)).

The Beachwood Planning and Zoning Commission approved all four agenda items unanimously (6-0), including two side/rear yard variances for residential additions, a parking lot site plan for Select Medical/Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, and a lot consolidation on South Green Road. No citizen remarks or council report were presented.

• Approved 5.4' side yard setback variance for bathroom addition at 2657 Elmhurst Drive (6-0)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for parking lot addition at 3025 Science Park Drive (Select Medical) (6-0)
• Approved lot consolidation of 2509 and 2515 South Green Road (6-0)
• Approved 31' rear yard variance for sunroom addition at 24430 Shaker Boulevard (6-0)

Council Committee Meetings

The Safety & Public Health Committee will hold a discussion on traffic safety measures. No decisions or specific proposals are listed. The agenda also includes a Mayor's Report and general committee business.

• Discussion regarding Traffic Safety Measures
• Mayor's Report

The Safety and Public Health Committee heard a presentation from Police Chief Grispino and Sitestream representatives on a recently completed traffic impact study covering school zones and I-271. Committee members discussed the findings and requested additional traffic-related information from the Administration. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the item is expected to appear on a future Council agenda.

Architectural Board of Review

The Beachwood Architectural Board of Review will meet to consider three applications for new or modified signs. The board may approve, deny, or approve with comments each proposal. No dollar amounts or other financial details are mentioned in the agenda.

• Three monument signs at 23220 Chagrin Blvd. for The Vue Apartment Homes (ABR #26-15)
• New projecting wall sign at 23533 Mercantile Road, Suite 107 for Flow Ballroom Studio (ABR #26-16)
• New tenant wall sign and tenant panel on existing ground sign at 24295 Chagrin Blvd. for Crunch Fitness (ABR #26-17)

The Board reviewed and approved plans for three different signage installations. All three requests were granted.

• Approved three monument signs at 23220 Chagrin Blvd. for The Vue Apartment Homes
• Approved new projecting wall sign at 23533 Mercantile Road, Suite 107 for Flow Ballroom Studio LLC
• Approved new tenant wall sign and tenant panel on existing ground sign at 24295 Chagrin Blvd. for Crunch Fitness

City Council

The Beachwood City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including expanding the Commerce Park Community Reinvestment Area with modified tax exemptions and approving a dog daycare as a permitted use on Chagrin Boulevard. Consent agenda items include payment of bills and appointments to the Records Commission and Community Improvement Corporation. The meeting includes routine reports and one executive session.

• Ordinance 2026-16 expands and modifies tax exemptions in the Commerce Park Community Reinvestment Area.
• Ordinance 2026-17 approves a dog daycare facility at 24619 Chagrin Boulevard as a compatible use in the U-4A district.
• Resolution 2026-46 selects GPD Group for design services on the Connector Road Project between Harvard and Mercantile/Commerce Park Roads.
• Resolution 2026-47 authorizes an agreement with Bill Conti Plumbing for hot water tank replacement at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center.
• Resolution 2026-48 waives competitive bidding to purchase a BRYX Fire Station Alerting System.

The council adopted a motion to extend citizen remarks, allowing speakers beyond the usual 30‑minute limit (6‑0). An ordinance to expand tax exemptions in the Commerce Park CRA was not adopted (4‑2) but was placed on first reading (6‑0). The council approved a dog daycare use in the U‑4A district (6‑0) and confirmed several urgent resolutions, including a design‑services contract for the Connector Road Project and agreements for hot‑water tank replacement, a fire‑station alert system, and city signage. Appointments to the Records Commission and the Community Improvement Corporation were also confirmed (each 6‑0).

• Extended citizen remarks beyond 30 minutes (voice vote 6‑0)
• Ordinance 2026‑16 expanding Commerce Park CRA tax exemptions not adopted (vote 4‑2)
• Ordinance 2026‑16 placed on first reading (voice vote 6‑0)
• Ordinance 2026‑17 approving dog daycare at 24619 Chagrin Blvd adopted (voice vote 6‑0)
• Resolution 2026‑44 confirming Joshua Gerken appointment adopted (voice vote 6‑0)
• Resolution 2026‑46 accepting GPD Group for Connector Road design services adopted (voice vote 6‑0)
• Resolution 2026‑47 authorizing hot‑water tank replacement contract with Bill Conti Plumbing adopted (voice vote 6‑0)
• Resolution 2026‑48 approving purchase of BRYX fire station alert system adopted (voice vote 6‑0)

Council Committee Meetings

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed rezoning of 24700 Chagrin Boulevard (PPN #742-25-010) from U-7A General Office to U-9 Motor Service District. The meeting also includes the Mayor's Report and any other matters. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of proposed rezoning for 24700 Chagrin Boulevard from U-7A General Office to U-9 Motor Service District

The Beachwood City Council Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed rezoning of 24700 Chagrin Boulevard from U-7A General Office to U-9 Motor Service District. Representatives from Flicore and Sheetz presented the plan, including traffic improvements. No vote or decision was taken; the matter was only discussed.

• Discussed proposed rezoning of 24700 Chagrin Boulevard; no action taken