Chagrin Falls public meetings in 2022

Shade Tree Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Shade Tree Commission with no specific decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

Council

Village Council adopted two ordinances to make adjustments to year-end spending and employee pay. Ordinance No. 2022-74 updated appropriations for the year ending December 31, 2022, and Ordinance No. 2022-75 amended the position classification and salary schedule.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-74 for final appropriations (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-75 amending position classification and salary schedule (6-0)

Council

Council adopted ordinances for a one-time employee inflation adjustment payment and a health care insurance contract with 90 Degree Benefits. The body also approved final appropriations for 2022 and affirmed a new police officer appointment.

• Affirmed appointment of Allison Fletcher as patrolman (7-0)
• Accepted event application for 2022/2023 Popcorn Ball Drop (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-71 for one-time employee inflation adjustment payment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-72 for health care insurance contract with 90 Degree Benefits (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-73 for final 2022 appropriations (7-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Left Ordinance No. 2022-69 (mobile food units) on reading
• Left Ordinance No. 2022-70 (traffic control map amendment) on reading

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider three applications: new signage at 14 Bell Street, enclosing a rear deck at 25 Highland Ext, and changes to a front porch at 77 Maple St. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Cipok Shoes Co. proposes 2 new signs (1 wall sign, 1 projecting sign) at 14 Bell Street
• Stepnowski seeks final approval to enclose existing rear deck into a 3-season room at 25 Highland Ext
• Grossman resubmits proposal for changes to screened-in front porch at 77 Maple St

Miscellaneous

The Village Council and Architectural Board of Review held a joint meeting to discuss updating the 2005 Design Guidelines and historical preservation regulations. No formal votes were taken, but the village will look into creating an informational pamphlet for residents regarding home changes.

• Discussed updating Design Guidelines (last updated Oct 10, 2005)
• Proposed creation of a “Making Changes to Your Chagrin Falls Home” pamphlet
• Requested Board of Zoning Appeals attendance at the next meeting

Council

Council adopted several ordinances regarding village finances, salary schedules, and infrastructure. Key actions included approving a cost-sharing agreement for bridge rehabilitation and authorizing a grant for cemetery stream restoration.

• Affirmed appointment of James Leahy as patrolman (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-63 amending position classification and salary schedule (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-64 to pay 75% of construction costs for North Main Street Bridge retaining walls (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-65 authorizing bids for 2023 materials, supplies, and construction (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-66 requesting advance taxes from 2022 tax levies (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-67 for temporary appropriations for the year ending December 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-68 authorizing an OEPA grant for Evergreen Cemetery stream daylighting and restoration (7-0)

Safety Committee

The committee discussed prohibiting left turns from River Street onto Main Street and general pedestrian safety improvements. No formal actions were taken or voted upon during the meeting.

Shade Tree Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Shade Tree Commission with no specific decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

Planning + Zoning Commission

The commission approved a draft of food truck regulations to be passed to the village council, pending law director approval. The regulations include limits on the number of trucks per event and the number of permitted events per year.

• Approved food truck regulation draft for passage to council subject to law director approval (5-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Commission coordinated the placement of a new columbarium and benches. Updates were provided on the bank building's painting and gutters, and the Village received a grant to open the stream.

• Ordered new columbarium and two benches from Sheffields
• Identified need for grading and parking plan with ramp for bank building
• Set goal for cemetery road repaving in 2024 village budget
• Planned 2023 Memorial Day Parade coordination for January/February

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will meet on November 15, 2022, to discuss and potentially decide on four applications: a window alteration at 83 Maple Street, a stone sample submission at 2 West Summit, a final plan for a new home at 230 Falls Walk Way, and a preliminary plan for a new home at 219 South Main Street. The meeting includes a public walk-in opportunity.

• 83 Maple Street: Exterior alteration for windows and addition of a window (HSR required).
• 3 West Summit: Resubmission for foundation stone samples.
• 230 Falls Walk Way: Final resubmission for a new two-story single-family dwelling (previously approved in 2018).
• 219 South Main Street: Preliminary resubmission for a new two-story single-family dwelling.

The Architectural Board of Review approved window alterations at 83 Maple Street and stone mock-ups for 3 West Summit. The board approved final plans for a new dwelling at 230 Falls Walk Way and granted preliminary approval for a new dwelling at 219 South Main Street subject to specific design changes.

• Approved aluminum clad windows for 83 Maple Street
• Approved stone mock-up for 3 West Summit with specific mortar and stacking requirements
• Approved final plans for new dwelling at 230 Falls Walk Way
• Granted preliminary approval for new dwelling at 219 South Main Street subject to zoning compliance and design revisions
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting

Council

Council renewed the emergency medical service agreement with the Chagrin Falls Suburban Volunteer Fireman’s Association. The board also approved contracts for road pavement and well pump replacements, and authorized proposals for solar panels at the wastewater treatment plant.

• Approved EMS agreement with Suburban Volunteer Fireman’s Association for $459,017.61 (6-0)
• Approved contract with T.C. Construction Co., Inc. for Solether Lane cul-de-sac pavement (6-0)
• Approved contract with Workman Industrial Services, Inc. for Franklin Street well pump replacements (6-0)
• Authorized engineers to advertise for wastewater treatment plant solar panel project proposals (6-0)
• Approved multiple holiday and community event park applications (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-56 to correct a typographical error in Planning & Zoning Code Section 1109.05 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-59 regarding child abuse and neglect memorandum of understanding (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chabad Jewish Center application to include a Menorah in Bell Street Park (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider seven applications, including a new single-family dwelling at 219 South Main Street, final approvals for additions and decks at 424 North Main and 363 East Washington Street, and a new detached garage at 126 East Washington Street. Other items include window changes on a porch, a small accessory structure, and foundation stone samples. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• 219 South Main Street: preliminary review of a proposed new single-family dwelling
• 424 North Main Street: final review of a rear addition and deck (resubmission)
• 363 East Washington Street: final review of a new two-story addition (resubmission)
• 126 East Washington Street: final review of a new detached garage and demolition of existing attached garage (resubmission)
• 77 Maple Street: final review of changes to window/screen frames on an enclosed front porch

The Board granted final approval for exterior alterations and new structures at four different addresses. Two projects were tabled pending revised dimensional drawings and design changes. One item was not heard because the applicant was absent.

• Tabled new dwelling at 219 South Main for design revisions (2-0-1)
• Approved exterior alterations at 424 North Main (3-0)
• Tabled accessory structure at 77 Maple Street for dimensional drawings (3-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 363 East Washington Street (2-1)
• Approved accessory grill area at 96 Maple Street (3-0)
• Approved demolition of existing garage at 126 East Washington Street (3-0)
• Approved plans for detached garage at 126 East Washington Street (3-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission is holding a regular public meeting, but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or action.

Cemetery Commission

The Commission visited the newly moved Sexton's office and walked the property. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Council

Council established an RFP Submission Evaluation Commission to review and rate designs for the Riverside Park playground. The commission will consist of 17 resident members, including representatives from local PTOs and community groups. Council also approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 10, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved formation of RFP Submission Evaluation Commission for Riverside Park playground (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider six property applications at its October 18 meeting. Items include final approvals for additions and renovations, preliminary review of a new detached garage, and a resubmission for a new single-family dwelling. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and offer a public walk-in comment period.

• 225 South Main Street – resubmission for a new single-family dwelling (preliminary review)
• 8 Water Street – final approval for garage addition, mudroom, and porch replacement
• 126 East Washington Street – preliminary review for new detached garage (requires separate demo submission)
• 155 South Main Street – final resubmission for addition and alterations to rear of house
• 174 Elm Court – final resubmission for front porch addition

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider a proposal for a new wall sign and a preliminary proposal for a new dwelling. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a potential executive session with the Law Director.

• New wall sign proposal for Nail by the Falls at 26 North Main Street
• Preliminary new dwelling proposal by RSR Chagrin LLC at 225 South Main Street

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission will review the planting list for spring 2023 and discuss trees lining the North Street hill. The meeting includes a presentation by Alan Siewert regarding his role as a consultant.

• Spring 2023 planting list
• Trees lining North Street hill
• Consultant presentation by Alan Siewert
• October task scheduling

Architectural Board of Review

The Board will review several final proposals for window and door alterations, as well as rear additions and decks. Two new projects involving a single family dwelling and rear alterations are also up for preliminary review.

• 245 Falls Walk Way: Window and front door changes
• 424 North Street: Rear addition and deck
• 296 Miles Rd: Addition of box bay windows and two skylights
• 225 South Main: New single family dwelling
• 155 South Main: Rear alterations and addition

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider preliminary and final plans for exterior alterations and additions at three residential properties. The board will also approve minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting.

• 363 E Washington Street: Preliminary proposal to demo existing garage and build 2-car garage with 2nd story master suite
• 136 W Summit Street: Preliminary proposal for a 2 story addition
• 111 Hall Street: Final proposal for rear addition and front exterior alterations

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review a grant request for the tree canopy and establish a planting list for spring 2023. The body will also evaluate the commission's effectiveness and discuss tree diversity and pruning seminars.

• Tree Canopy Grant request
• Planting list for spring 2023
• Evaluation of Shade Tree Commission effectiveness
• Potential planting and pruning seminars
• Tree diversity

Committee of the Whole Council

The Committee of the Whole Council is meeting to review public feedback regarding the revised design of the Riverside Park playground. The body will also discuss the next steps for the playground project.

• Review of public feedback on revised Riverside Park playground design
• Discussion of Riverside Park playground project next steps

Committee of the Whole Council

The Committee of the Whole Council will review a revised design for the Riverside Park playground. The meeting includes a presentation by Mark Reigelman followed by public discussion.

• Presentation of revised Riverside Park playground design by Mark Reigelman
• Public discussion and comments on the playground design

Committee of the Whole Council

The Committee of the Whole will host public comments regarding the initial design for the Riverside Park playground. This meeting is focused on gathering community input on the project.

• Public comments on initial design for riverside park playground