Cleveland public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission will consider several land‑use actions, including preliminary plats for parcels on Benton Pike, Blythe Avenue, and Pleasant Grove Road. It will also review an ordinance to rezone about 2.94 acres on Baldwin Street NE from Commercial to General Commercial, and proposals to annex and zone roughly 92‑96 acres along Pleasant Grove Road. Additionally, the commission will consider amending PUD 65 to replace townhomes with single‑family homes and adding a traffic impact analysis requirement to the zoning ordinance.

• Approve preliminary plat (~9.90 acres) at Benton Pike in PUD 53 (Bent Tree Development LLC)
• Approve preliminary plat (~3.27 acres) at Blythe Avenue in R-2 zone (Bowers Place LLC)
• Ordinance to rezone ~2.94 acres on Baldwin Street NE from Commercial to General Commercial (Cleveland Church of Evangelical Faith)
• Amend PUD 65 to replace townhomes with single‑family homes (Bent Tree Development)
• Amend Cleveland zoning ordinance Appendix C to require traffic impact analysis for new developments

The commission voted 9-0 to approve the consent agenda, which includes three preliminary plat requests pending staff comments. The commission also voted 9-0 to adopt an ordinance changing the zoning of about 2.94 acres on Baldwin Street NE from Highway Commercial to General Commercial for the Cleveland Church of Evangelical Faith.

• Approved consent agenda (Yes-9, No-0)
• Approved zoning change for ~2.94 acres on Baldwin St NE to General Commercial (Yes-9, No-0)

Cleveland City Council

The regular session will hold public hearings on zoning requests for properties on T.L. Rogers St., Pleasant Grove Rd., and a PUD amendment. Council members will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including two zoning ordinances covering 8.28 acres on APD-40/Young Rd. and .38 acre on Blue Springs Rd., and resolutions authorizing contracts and a vehicle donation. The meeting will also include announcements about holiday office closures and the next council schedule.

• Public hearing on Mitchell Maloney’s .73‑acre zoning change on T.L. Rogers St. NE.
• Public hearing on Bill Sanders’ 40‑acre zoning, annexation and plan of service on Pleasant Grove Rd. SW.
• Adoption of Zoning Ordinance 2025‑61 for 8.28 acres along APD‑40 and Young Rd. (Don Epperson Estate).
• Adoption of Zoning Ordinance 2025‑64 for .38 acre on Blue Springs Rd. (Quantum Ventures LLC).
• Resolution 2025‑106 authorizing the mayor to sign amendment 3 with TDOT extending the Greenway Phase VI contract date.

Council excused Mayor Kevin Brooks and waived the reading of the November 10, 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. The council gave final passage to Zoning Ordinance 2025‑61 (8.28 acres) and Zoning Ordinance 2025‑64 (0.38 acres), both approved unanimously. It also approved resolutions authorizing the mayor to sign agreements with the Southeast Tennessee Development District and TDOT, accepted a donated 1997 Mercury Cougar, and declared three city vehicles surplus for scrap or training.

• Excused Mayor Kevin Brooks from the meeting (7‑0)
• Waived reading of November 10, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025‑61 for 8.28 acres (7‑0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025‑64 for 0.38 acres (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑105 authorizing mayor to sign SETD services agreement
• Approved Resolution 2025‑106 authorizing mayor to sign TDOT amendment for Greenway Phase VI
• Approved Resolution 2025‑107 accepting donation of 1997 Mercury Cougar
• Declared three vehicles surplus: 2006 Honda Odyssey for scrap; 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and 2003 Ford Explorer for training

Airport Authority

The Cleveland Municipal Airport Authority will consider several actions. This includes a motion for Chairman Ben Chandler to sign a grant contract worth $1,195,789 for constructing ten T‑Hangars, and a motion to sign a construction contract with Wilson Construction for the same hangars. The board will also review proposals to adjust fuel upload discounts and to change both current and new T‑Hangar rental rates.

• Motion to approve Chairman Ben Chandler signing a $1,195,789 grant contract for construction of 10 T‑Hangars
• Motion to approve Chairman Ben Chandler signing a construction contract with Wilson Construction for 10 T‑Hangars
• Consideration of new fuel upload discounts
• Consideration of an increase to the current T‑Hangar rental rate
• Consideration of new T‑Hangar rental rates

Greenway Advisory Board

The Greenway Advisory Board reviewed project updates, including funding allocations for upcoming trail phases. It discussed the $50,000 grant for Fillauer Branch Phase One and the $68,000 budget for the Elm Drive Connector, as well as plans for the 25th‑anniversary celebration in October 2026. The board also noted the upcoming dedication of Jim Sharp Park on October 27 2025 and a possible appointment of Chairman Cameron Fisher to the Tennessee State Greenway Board.

• Fillauer Branch Trail Phase One funded at $50,000, projected completion March 2026
• Elm Drive Connector funded at $68,000, slated for 2026 completion
• Jim Sharp Park dedication scheduled for October 27 2025 at 11:15 am
• 25th‑anniversary celebration ideas for October 2026, including a 5K run
• Chairman Cameron Fisher approached for appointment to the Tennessee State Greenway Board

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 6.66-acre property on Old Tasso Road and an ordinance to amend the PUD 8 zoning for The Retreat at Spring Creek to change lot uses and allow shared parking.

• Preliminary plat for 6.66 acres at Old Tasso Road (PUD 66)
• Ordinance to amend PUD 8 for The Retreat at Spring Creek
• Change of use for lots 3 and 4 from commercial to residential
• Shared parking across the development
• Update on zoning use table

The commission approved a preliminary plat for about 6.66 acres on Old Tasso Road in the PUD 66 district (8‑0 vote). It also approved an ordinance to amend PUD 8, changing lots 3 and 4 from commercial to residential and allowing shared parking (8‑0 vote). A motion was adopted to have an updated zoning‑use table ready for review by the April meeting (7‑0 vote). The December 9, 2025 meeting date was also confirmed unanimously.

• Approved preliminary plat for ~6.66 acres at Old Tasso Road (Tax Map 050 Parcel 0001.01) in PUD 66 – Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1
• Approved ordinance amendment to PUD 8 to change lots 3 and 4 from commercial to residential and permit shared parking – Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1
• Approved update on zoning‑use table to be provided for review by April meeting – Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2
• Approved December 9, 2025 special meeting date at 12:00 pm – unanimous approval by those present

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on four new business items. These include three front or side setback variance requests for properties at 113 James Asbury Drive, 2578 Guthrie Ave, and 3575 Keith Street, and a conditional use permit request for 495 Sequoia Rd NW. Each request pertains to the property's designated zoning district. The Board will vote on approval of each request.

• Front setback variance for 113 James Asbury Drive (Tax Map 033L Group C Parcel 007.00) in CG General Commercial and IGC Interstate Gateway Corridor Zoning Districts.
• Front setback and parking variances for 2578 Guthrie Ave (Tax Map 041K Group G Parcel 010.04) in CH Highway Commercial Zoning District.
• Side setback variance for 3575 Keith Street (Tax Map 042H Group E Parcel 001.04) in CH Highway Commercial Zoning District.
• Conditional use permit for 495 Sequoia Rd NW (Tax Map 034 Parcel 031.00) in MU Mixed Use Zoning District.

The board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved variances for three commercial properties and a conditional‑use permit for a mixed‑use site. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved setback variance for 113 James Asbury Drive (Marketplace Investments, LLC) (unanimously)
• Approved front setback and parking variances for 2578 Guthrie Ave (Cleveland Utilities) (unanimously)
• Approved side setback variance for 3575 Keith Street (Matthew Lyman) (unanimously)
• Approved conditional use permit for 495 Sequoia Rd NW (Donald Ledford) (unanimously)

Cleveland City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several annexation and zoning requests, including a large project along Stuart Rd and North Lee Hwy. The body is also deciding on updated flood hazard regulations and various city contracts.

• Proposed annexation of 630 acres and zoning of 800 acres for Joe Stuart Estate along Stuart Rd and North Lee Hwy
• Proposed update to Title 14 Chapter 10 Flood Hazard Reduction Ordinance based on FEMA standards
• Final passage of Ordinance 2025-54 to abandon a portion of 4th Street NE for Lee University
• Resolution 2025-95 for a bus camera stop arm safety camera program with Cleveland City Schools and BusPatrol
• Resolution 2025-96 for a grant contract with the Tennessee Historical Commission for the Cherokee restoration project

The council excused Councilman Goff and waived reading of the October 27 minutes, each by a 6-0 vote. It reappointed Sherronda Thompson to the Cleveland Housing Authority for a five‑year term. The consent agenda was approved 6‑0, including Ordinance 2025‑54 to abandon a portion of 4th Street NE and Zoning Ordinance 2025‑56 for Lacy Street.

• Excused Councilman Goff (6-0)
• Waived reading of Oct 27 minutes (6-0)
• Reappointed Sherronda Thompson to Housing Authority (5‑year term)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑54 to abandon portion of 4th St NE (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025‑56 for Lacy Street (6-0)

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board is meeting to consider new beer permit applications for two restaurants and one special occasion event. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 13, 2025, session.

• Class 1 (Restaurant) permit application for Brick & Vine at 166 1st Street NE
• Class 1 (Restaurant) ownership change for Logan’s Roadhouse #391 at 3940 Keith ST NW
• Special Occasion Beer Permit for Tee it Up for the Troops (Retro Motion) on 1st Street NE

Cleveland City Council

The City Council will hold a strategic planning session and a regular session to discuss development projects and city policies. The body is deciding on several zoning changes, a flood hazard reduction ordinance, and various infrastructure agreements.

• Ordinance to update flood hazard reduction language as approved by FEMA
• Proposed $100,000 appropriation for a new Five Points Museum amphitheater
• Request by Lee University to abandon a portion of 4th Street NE
• Agreement with TDOT for milling and resurfacing Mouse Creek Road
• Zoning requests for properties on Frontage Rd., Lacy Street, and Fletcher Rd. NW

The council waived reading of the September 22, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It unanimously approved declaring Officer Michael Harris’s service weapon and bicycle surplus and retiring K‑9 Max, allowing the officer to adopt the dog. Public hearings were held on four separate ordinance requests—Lee University street abandonment, Pryor Bacon/Sam Bruner annexation and commercial zoning, XiuQing Chen zoning change, and Kim Randoph zoning change—with no public comments recorded.

• Waived reading of September 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Declared Officer Michael Harris’s service weapon and bicycle surplus and approved retirement of K‑9 Max with adoption by Officer Harris (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Lee University 4th Street NE abandonment request (no comments)
• Held public hearing on Pryor Bacon/Sam Bruner annexation and Highway Commercial zoning request (no comments)
• Held public hearing on XiuQing Chen zoning change request (no comments)
• Held public hearing on Kim Randoph zoning change request (no comments)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will review a range of land‑use requests, including site plans, zoning amendments, flood‑hazard ordinance updates, and annexation proposals. A major item is the proposed rezoning of roughly 800 acres along Stuart Road and North Lee Highway to a new Planned Unit Development (PUD 70). The commission will also consider smaller plats, signage ordinance changes, and other service plan requests.

• Preliminary plat request for about 48.91 acres on Mason Road within the PUD 61 Zoning District (Mustang Development Inc.)
• Site plan and architectural rendering approval for Five Points Museum at 200 Inman Street in the Central Business District
• Amendment to Cleveland Zoning Ordinance Appendix C covering signage standards, illumination, and sign heights (City of Cleveland)
• Rezoning of approximately 0.38 acres on Blue Springs Rd. from R‑2 Low Density Single and Multi‑Family to IH Heavy Industrial (Quantum Ventures LLC)
• Rezoning of about 800 acres along Stuart Rd. and North Lee Hwy. from FAR and CH Highway Commercial to PUD 70 (Joe Stuart Estate & related ownership groups)

The commission voted 8-0 to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally decided; the request to approve a preliminary plat for Mustang Development Inc. was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0 vote, 0 recused, 1 absent)

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will vote on final passage for two zoning ordinances and reappoint members to the Shade Tree Board. The body will also authorize a grant contract and a change order for a hotel redevelopment project.

• Final Passage - Ordinance 2025-52: Zoning 22.84 acres on Varnell Rd. from FAR to R-2
• Final Passage - Ordinance 2025-53: Amend Cleveland City Municipal Code for upper-story residential
• Reappointments to the Shade Tree Board: Amy Banks, Clark Taylor, Jo Benjamin, Tom Cassada, Will Jones
• Resolution 2025-81: Authorize 2026 grant contract with Tennessee Department of Safety
• Change Order #3: Cherokee Hotel Redevelopment project

Councilman Duane Goff was excused from the meeting by a 6-0 vote. The council also waived the reading of and approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 regular session by a 6-0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Excused Councilman Duane Goff (6-0)
• Waived reading and approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Airport Authority

The Cleveland Municipal Airport Authority will accept the minutes from its July 18, 2025 meeting. Members will hear updates from the Director, airside and landside operations, and the CAVU pilot. The board will consider a motion to authorize Chairman Ben Chandler and Director Keith McAfee to sign an application for a stormwater permit.

• Motion to approve Chairman Ben Chandler and Director Keith McAfee to sign a stormwater permit application

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will review several preliminary and final plat requests for residential and mixed‑use developments. It will also consider ordinances to abandon portions of 6th Street SE and 4th Street NE, and a series of annexation, zoning and service‑plan actions for properties on Frontage Rd. and Dalton Pike. The meeting includes public hearings, old business, and reports from the chairman and director.

• Preliminary plat approvals for properties ranging from 0.27 to 48.91 acres in various R‑2, R‑3, IL, and PUD zoning districts
• Ordinance to abandon a portion of 6th Street SE between Cincinnati Ave SE and King Edward Avenue SE
• Plan of service, annexation resolution, and zoning ordinance for about 5.75 acres at Frontage Rd.
• Plan of service, annexation resolution, and zoning ordinance for about 42.5 acres along Dalton Pike
• Ordinance to zone about 0.20 acres at Lacy Street from CH Highway Commercial to R‑2 Low Density Single and Multi‑Family

The commission approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 9‑0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, also 9‑0, which authorized preliminary plat approvals for eight development sites ranging from 0.27 to 23.20 acres in various zoning districts. No other business was taken.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0) covering eight preliminary plat approvals

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will review several preliminary and final plat requests for parcels ranging from 0.27 to 23.20 acres across various zoning districts. New business includes ordinances to abandon portions of 6th Street SE and 4th Street NE, and multiple proposals by Pryor Bacon/Sam Bruner and by Steve Williams and Aaron Ware to annex, zone, and provide services for land on Frontage Rd and Dalton Pike. The commission will also discuss a plan of service for 5.75 acres at Frontage Rd.

• Preliminary plat approval for ~8.01 acres at Blythe Ferry, Old Tasso, and 37th St (R-2 zoning)
• Final plat approval for ~23.20 acres at Freewill Rd (PUD 54 zoning)
• Ordinance to abandon a portion of 6th Street SE between Cincinnati Ave SE and King Edward Ave SE
• Annexation, zoning, and service plan for ~5.75 acres at Frontage Rd (Pryor Bacon/Sam Bruner)
• Annexation, zoning, and service plan for ~42.5 acres along Dalton Pike (Steve Williams and Aaron Ware)

The commission approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a 9‑0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which includes eight preliminary plat and site‑plan requests, also by a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering eight plat requests (9-0)

Cleveland City Council

The council voted 7-0 to excuse Mayor Kevin Brooks and to waive reading of the August 25 minutes. It approved a consent agenda containing three ordinances and a resolution to join the Tennessee opioid settlement plan. Separate resolutions authorized a cybersecurity grant contract and staff to negotiate a cooperative agreement for a new indoor sports and aquatics center.

• Excused Mayor Kevin Brooks from the meeting (7-0)
• Waived reading of the August 25, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: Ordinance 2025-49, 2025-50, 2025-51, and Resolution 2025-74 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-74 to join the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement
• Approved Resolution 2025-75 authorizing the mayor to sign the State Cybersecurity Grant contract
• Approved Resolution 2025-76 authorizing staff to negotiate a cooperative agreement for a new indoor sports, events and aquatics center

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board will consider approving a new Class 2 bar permit for Spinner Bar & Lounge at 1021 B Inman Street and a Special Occasion Permit for the Witches, Wine & Spirits Stroll on October 25, 2025. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Spinner Bar & Lounge permit at 1021 B Inman Street
• Witches, Wine & Spirits Stroll Special Occasion Permit
• Approval of Regular Session minutes from August 11, 2025
• Pending Police Chief signature for Spinner Bar permit
• Pending Council Action for Witches, Wine & Spirits Stroll

Cleveland City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a motion to waive the reading of the August 11, 2025 regular session minutes and adopt them as written (7‑0). The meeting also included a public hearing on the FY2024‑25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report and a rezoning request for about 22 acres on Williams Street, but no vote or formal decision on those items was recorded.

• Waived reading of August 11, 2025 minutes and approved them as written (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will review several plat requests and site plans. The body is considering a plan of service, annexation, and rezoning for a 22-acre property on Varnell Road. Additionally, the commission will discuss an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code regarding residential district uses.

• Annexation and rezoning of 22 acres at Varnell Road from FAR to R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family
• Site plans and architectural renderings for Real Life Village, LLC at Legacy Parkway NW
• Final plat for 13.01 acres at Freewill Road (CTP Properties)
• Preliminary plat for .30 acres on Bible Street (KACE General Partnership)
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Appendix C, section 2.8.1.B and 2.8.1.D regarding residential uses

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included preliminary and final plat approvals for properties on Bible Street, Freewill Road, and Northside Drive. It also approved Real Life Village’s site plans and renderings for a Legacy Parkway development. Additionally, the commission approved Embark Developments’ service plan, annexation, and R‑2 zoning for about 22 acres on Varnell Road, each passing 9‑0.

• Approved consent agenda items (Bible St., Freewill Rd., Northside Dr.) (9-0)
• Approved Real Life Village site plans and architectural renderings on Legacy Parkway NW (9-0)
• Approved Embark Developments plan of service for 22 acres at Varnell Rd. (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 22 acres at Varnell Rd. (9-0)
• Approved R‑2 zoning of 22 acres at Varnell Rd. (9-0)

Cleveland City Council

The City Council is holding a work session and regular session to discuss several zoning requests and updates to the municipal code. The body will consider ordinances regarding multi-family housing, lot width requirements, and cluster subdivisions. Additionally, the council will review various grant applications and infrastructure project updates.

• Request by Spring Brook Community Developers LLC to allow multi-family use and 3-4 story structures along 25th Street
• Zoning request for 3.27 acres at Bower Lane SE from Heavy Industrial to R-2 Low Density Residential
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code Appendix C regarding lot width and density in R-3 districts
• Final passage of zoning for 1.14 acres at Peerless Road NW and 16.17 acres at Pleasant Grove Rd. SW
• Resolution to sign a final summary change order for the Gaut Street NE Sidewalk Project

The council voted 6-0 to excuse Councilman Bill Estes from the meeting and 6-0 to waive reading of the July 28, 2025 minutes. A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to PUD 4 on 25th Street, but no final vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Excused Councilman Bill Estes (6-0)
• Waived reading of July 28, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board will meet to consider new beer permit applications for three businesses. The board will also receive an update regarding Tenampas MR compliance.

• Class 6 (Craft Beer Restaurant) permit application for Jenkins Deli & Restaurant at 2390 Spring Creek Blvd
• Class 2 (Bar) permit application for Hampton Inn at 4355 Frontage Road NW
• Class 2 (Bar) permit application for Home2/True Cleveland at 4352 Frontage Road NW
• Update on Tenampas MR Compliance

Cleveland City Council

The council waived the reading of the July 14 minutes, approving them unanimously. It then approved Resolution 2025-59, authorizing Cleveland to join Tennessee in amending the State‑Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and to accept related settlement agreements. Both motions passed 7‑0.

• Waived reading of July 14 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-59 to join opioid settlement (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 9‑0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which included five development plat requests, by a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0; Yes‑8, No‑0, Recused‑0, Absent‑1)
• Approved consent agenda containing five development plat requests (6-0; Yes‑6, No‑0, Recused‑2, Absent‑1)

Cleveland City Council

The council waived reading of the June 23, 2025 minutes, passing the motion 7‑0. It then approved four zoning ordinances—2025‑19, 2025‑29, 2025‑33, and 2025‑34—by votes of 7‑0, 7‑0, 7‑0, and 6‑0 respectively.

• Waived reading of June 23, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025-19 for 22nd St NW parcel (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025-29 for Stuart Road parcels (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025-33 for Old Tasso Road parcel (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025-34 amending PUD 46 on Hardwick Way (6-0, 1 recused, 2 absent)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved Michael Williamson's request for a density variance/conditional use on the parcel at 18th Street and Clemmer Street in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved density variance/conditional use for 18th & Clemmer parcel (unanimously)

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council waived the reading of the June 9, 2025 minutes and excused Vice Mayor Webb. It approved the FY2025 budget amendment and the FY2026 budget. The council also gave final passage to several zoning and development ordinances, and authorized a change order with Black Construction for the Central Avenue sidewalk improvement.

• Waived reading of June 9, 2025 minutes – approved 6-0
• Excused Vice Mayor Webb from the meeting – approved 6-0
• Approved FY2025 budget amendment (Ordinance 2025-21) – consent agenda 5-0-1
• Approved FY2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-22) – consent agenda 5-0-1
• Approved zoning ordinance for Pleasant Grove Church Rd. (Ordinance 2025-23) – consent agenda 5-0-1
• Approved amendment to PUD 23 for ROW connection (Ordinance 2025-24) – consent agenda 5-0-1
• Approved amendment to PUD 44 removing pool/club house requirement (Ordinance 2025-26) – consent agenda 5-0-1
• Authorized Change Order #2 with Black Construction for Central Avenue sidewalk project (Resolution 2025-53) – approved

Planning Commission

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also voted 6‑0 to approve the consent agenda items pending staff comments. No public hearings were held. The commission discussed a proposed amendment to PUD 4, but no vote on that amendment is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda pending staff comments (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a setback variance for Southeast Land Trust at 2237 Westland Drive SW with parking and drive‑through conditions. It also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower on 227 James Asbury Drive NW.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved setback variance for 2237 Westland Drive SW (unanimously, with parking and no drive‑through conditions)
• Approved conditional use permit for telecom tower at 227 James Asbury Drive NW (unanimously)

Cleveland City Council

The council voted to waive the reading of the May 12, 2025 regular session minutes and approved them as written, with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were formally adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of public hearings on zoning and development requests, none of which recorded a council vote.

• Waived reading of May 12, 2025 minutes and approved them (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the April 15 minutes and the consent agenda, which included two plat requests pending staff comments. It also approved amendments to the Residential Cluster Development regulations, removing cluster provisions from R‑1 zoning. Finally, the commission adopted an ordinance creating the UR‑1 Urban Single Family Residential zoning district.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including Cornerstone Surveying final plat and Roger Knight preliminary plat, pending staff comments (7-0)
• Approved amendments to section 3.10 Residential Cluster Development, removing cluster from R‑1 zoning (7-0)
• Approved ordinance adding UR‑1 Urban Single Family Residential Zoning District (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 25 ft to 15 ft for a .53‑acre parcel at 1705 Baugh Street in the University Campus zoning district. The motion was made by Clint Taylor, seconded by Kathy Rohsenberger, and was approved unanimously. Staff supported the request, noting the site plan meets all other zoning requirements and would not negatively affect neighboring properties.

• Approved front yard setback reduction to 15 ft for 1705 Baugh St (unanimous)

Cleveland City Council

The council waived the reading of the April 28 minutes and excused two absent councilmen, each vote 5-0. It approved Resolution 2025-38, authorizing the mayor to sign the TDOT State Highway Maintenance contract. The council also approved the Greater Cleveland Soccer Association facility-use agreement, the fill sand/limestone/rip‑rap contracts for Public Works, and the declaration of a 2000 Navastar as surplus property, all unanimously.

• Waived reading of April 28 minutes (5-0)
• Excused Councilman Cassada and Councilman Goff from meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-38 authorizing mayor to sign TDOT contract (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Greater Cleveland Soccer Association (5-0)
• Approved award of fill sand, limestone, and rip rap contracts to Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta (5-0)
• Approved declaration of 2000 Navastar as surplus property for sale (5-0)

Cleveland City Council

The council waived reading of the April 14 minutes and approved them unanimously. Through a consent agenda, it approved Ordinance 2025-15, Zoning Ordinance 2025-16, and Resolution 2025-32, each with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Zoning Ordinance 2025-14 (Durkee Rd) 7‑0 and unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-33 requesting a $1.5 million federal appropriation for the transit depot relocation.

• Waived reading of April 14 minutes, approved unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 (PUD 54 amendment) via consent agenda, 7‑0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025-16 (Central Ave rezoning) via consent agenda, 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 2025-32 (actuarial study request) via consent agenda, 7‑0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2025-14 (Durkee Rd rezoning) 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 requesting $1.5 million federal transit depot relocation, unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for a .29‑acre Unity Dr. NE development (7‑0). It also approved an ordinance to abandon a right‑of‑way between Winnetawka Ave SE and Aurora Ave SE (7‑0). Additionally, the commission approved a plan of service, annexation resolution, and zoning ordinance for about 3 acres at 22nd St NW, each passing 7‑0. The consent agenda for preliminary plats was approved pending staff comments, and the March 18, 2025 minutes were adopted.

• Approved final plat for .29 acres on Unity Dr NE (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to abandon ROW between Winnetawka Ave SE and Aurora Ave SE (7-0)
• Approved plan of service for ~3 acres at 22nd St NW (7-0)
• Approved resolution to annex ~3 acres at 22nd St NW (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to zone ~3 acres at 22nd St NW to R-1 Single Family Residential (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda for preliminary plats pending staff comments (7-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Cleveland City Council

The City Council waived the reading of the March 24 minutes by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It then approved three consent‑agenda items: a contract amendment with Metal America for a prefabricated steel building, authorization to purchase a Kubota utility vehicle through a cooperative purchasing agreement, and acceptance of several streets in the Spring Creek development as city streets. All three resolutions passed unanimously.

• Waived reading of March 24 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27: contract amendment with Metal America (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28: purchase of Kubota utility vehicle via MICPA (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29: accept Spring Creek Drive, Business Park Drive, Parkside Place, Ridge Park Drive as city streets (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for an indoor sports facility at 2626 Ralph Buckner Blvd. NE. Finally, the Board unanimously approved a setback variance for the southern retaining wall at the same property.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 2626 Ralph Buckner Blvd. NE (unanimous)
• Approved setback variance for the southern retaining wall at 2626 Ralph Buckner Blvd. NE (unanimous)