Mayfield Heights public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Building Committee met to review and update the city's permit fee schedules. Chair Nino Monaco recommended amending the fees and proposing new ordinances to Council to reflect these increases.

• Recommended increasing architectural review fee for additions/alterations from $20 to $50
• Recommended increasing minimum base building permit fee from $100 to $150
• Recommended increasing building permit fee per 100 sq ft from $20 to $25
• Recommended increasing electrical permit base fee from $100 to $150
• Recommended increasing plumbing permit fees per 100 sq ft from $20/$25 to $30
• Recommended increasing commercial parking lot fee to $5 per 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft
• Recommended setting above ground pool fee at $75 and in-ground pool fee at $100 plus $500 deposit

Planning Commission

The meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, was cancelled because there were no requests to appear. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Public Works and Services Committee identified five road projects and a sidewalk program for 2023. The committee motioned to present these programs to Council pending final cost estimates from GPD.

• Motioned to present 2023 Road Program to Council including projects for Landerbrook; Roselawn and Crestwood; Summit and Mayfield Ridge; Mayfair, Mallard, and Mayberry; and Westerham, Sunningdale, Bellingham, and Catalano
• Motioned to present 2023 Sidewalk Program to Council, including focus on the southeast corner of the city and Langridge area repairs

Architectural Board of Review

The board reviewed a proposal for a roof over a rear deck at 1243 Genesee Avenue. The applicant was told to revise and resubmit the plans to address foundation and chimney requirements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Required revision and resubmission of roof over rear deck proposal for 1243 Genesee Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning/Housing Appeals will consider a screening fence variance at 1613 Chelmsford Road and a signage size variance at 1451 SOM Center Road. No tabled items are listed.

• BZA 1226: Kellie Ruppe requests a screening fence variance at 1613 Chelmsford Road
• BZA 1227: Marc Wein (Marshall Carpet) requests a signage size variance at 1451 SOM Center Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a signage variance for Marshall Carpet to install a 249-square-foot LED sign. A request for a screening fence variance at 1613 Chelmsford Road was denied. Both decisions require further action by Council on January 9, 2023.

• Approved signage variance for Marshall Carpet at 1451 SOM Center Road (4-0)
• Denied screening fence variance for Kellie Ruppe at 1613 Chelmsford Road (2-2)
• Approved November 15, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Committee of the Whole met to review construction and funding updates for the Aquatics and Community Center. No formal votes were taken during this meeting, as the session was dedicated to project updates and discussion.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was for project updates only

City Council

City Council adopted ordinances to revise permit fee schedules and increase rental registration fees from $50 to $200. The council also approved several equipment purchases for the Service Department and Community Center, and created a new IT Manager position.

• Approved revised permit fee schedules (Ordinance 2022-30)
• Increased rental registration fees from $50 to $200 (Ordinance 2022-31)
• Approved purchase of Ford F350 Dump Truck (Resolution 2022-97)
• Approved contract with Montgomery Technology Systems for jail control system (Resolution 2022-98)
• Approved purchase of kitchen and sporting equipment for Community Center (Ordinances 2022-35, 2022-36)
• Created non-union IT Manager position (Ordinance 2022-37)
• Approved $37,000 grant for Marnell Sewer Improvements Project (Resolution 2022-96)
• Tabled Job Retention Grant Program memorandum (Ordinance 2022-29)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved several changes to the 2023 multi-city firefighter/paramedic entrance exam, including a reduced application fee and new testing requirements. The commission also designated the testing company and the city responsible for financial and clerical management.

• Approved reducing 2023 firefighter/paramedic entrance exam application fee from $65 to $25
• Approved acceptance of Auburn Career Center firefighter physical agility exam certificate
• Approved Personnel Selection Services as the testing company for the 2023 exam
• Approved the 2023 multi-city firefighter/paramedic entrance exam participation agreement
• Approved City of Lyndhurst as overseer of financials and clerical work for the 2023 exam
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 5, 2022, was cancelled because there were no requests to appear. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The committee motioned to expand the definition of outdoor grills to include all cooking appliances and to repeal outdated ordinances regarding direct dispatch lines. Other items, including housing discrimination language, solar panel placement, and a residential light ordinance, were discussed but not decided.

• Motioned to change 'Outdoor Grills' to 'Outdoor Cooking Appliances' in Section 559.20
• Motioned to repeal ordinances 955.01, 955.02, 955.03, 955.06, 955.07, and 955.09 regarding direct dispatch lines
• Tabled decision on Ordinance 150.03 (housing discrimination) pending legal research by Law Director
• Maintained current policy requiring Architectural Review Board (ABR) approval for solar panels

City Council

The Committee recommended that Council accept a Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District grant to fund a dye-testing study of 20-50 homes in the Marnell area. Members also reviewed the 2022 road program, noting that some concrete repairs were deferred to 2023 due to material shortages. The Committee discussed addressing curb and apron deficiencies in the Longridge area as part of future contracts.

• Recommended pursuing $37,000 NEORSD grant for Marnell area sewer study
• Deferred Road Program D concrete repairs to spring 2023
• Rolled over 2022 Sidewalk Program to be combined with 2023 program
• Determined $8 million total for 2023 roads, including $6 million for construction

City Council

Council adopted the 2023 budget appropriations and a contract for animal control services. The body also approved two resolutions to apply for Cuyahoga County grants for ADA playground equipment. Several items, including a zoning variance and a Materion contract resolution, were defeated.

• Approved 2023 budget appropriations (7-0)
• Approved animal control contract with A&S Animal Control, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved application for Cuyahoga County ADA playground grant (7-0)
• Approved application for Supplemental Municipal Grant for ADA playground (7-0)
• Defeated Resolution 2022-89 regarding Materion contract (0-7)
• Defeated Resolution 2022-91 for a privacy fence variance at 6723 Larchmont Drive (1-6)
• Defeated Ordinance 2022-26 regarding permit fee schedules (0-7)
• Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (Majority-1)

City Council

The Building Committee reviewed proposed changes to the City's permit fee schedule, including residential, commercial, and electrical fees. No formal votes were taken; the Director of Building will revamp the schedule based on committee suggestions for a December 12th Council meeting.

• No formal decisions made; items remained under discussion

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022, meeting. The Recreation Director provided updates on upcoming holiday events and gymnasium construction progress. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 25, 2022, minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022, was cancelled because there were no requests to appear. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The committee reviewed the 2023 Proposed City Budget, including personnel requests and ARPA fund allocations. The committee motioned to recommend the proposed budget to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended 2023 proposed budget to Council
• Proposed $8M for road projects and $150,000 for crack sealing
• Proposed $1.3M in ARPA fund uses for City Hall repairs, new phone system, generator, and Mayfield Road median
• Proposed transfer of $800,000 from Parks & Recreation and Special Events Funds toward debt ceiling for Aquatic and Community Center
• Proposed creation of a new Economic Development Fund

Architectural Board of Review

The Board approved architectural plans for two residential projects and four commercial signage requests. It also approved a commercial buffer wall and exterior alterations for a property on Mayfield Road.

• Approved addition at 1719 Lander Road with brick to grade and matching materials
• Approved porch roof at 1178 Elmwood Road with wrapped columns and vinyl soffit
• Approved commercial buffer wall at 5827 Mayfield Road with specific block sizes
• Approved signage for Huntington Learning Center at 1510 Golden Gate Plaza
• Approved stacked signage for Ross Dress for Less at 1565 Golden Gate Plaza
• Approved exterior alterations at 6240 Mayfield Road with tooth in brick
• Approved signage for Xtreme Fitness Compound at 1584 Golden Gate Plaza with spacing and wall repairs
• Approved meeting minutes from September 15 and October 20, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a fence variance request from Francesca Davidson for a property at 6723 Larchmont Drive. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and general discussion.

• Fence variance request for 6723 Larchmont Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to install a vinyl fence closer to the front of a residence than typically allowed. The decision requires further action by City Council via resolution.

• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 meeting
• Granted fence variance for Francesca Davidson at 6723 Larchmont Drive to install fence four feet from the front corner of the house (3-2)

City Council

Council authorized the purchase of three Ford Explorers and one Chevy Tahoe for the Police Department, along with equipment for outfitting. New medical and dental insurance contracts were approved, and several furniture contracts for the Aquatic Center were adopted. A resolution for office furniture at the Community Center was tabled.

• Approved purchase of 3 Ford Police Explorers (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 1 Chevy Tahoe Police vehicle (6-0)
• Approved contract with Hall Public Safety Upfitters for vehicle equipment (6-0)
• Approved medical and prescription insurance from Medical Mutual of Ohio (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved dental insurance from Cigna Dental Co. (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved pool furniture contract with Windward Design Group (5-1)
• Approved tables and chairs contract with Polywood (5-1)
• Approved picnic tables contract with Bright Ideas Shops (5-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022, was cancelled because there were no requests to appear. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The committee discussed several 2023 capital expenditure requests for the Police Department, including vehicles, weaponry, and a K9 unit. The meeting served as a review of costs and funding sources; no formal votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed purchase of 19 patrol rifles with suppressors for $37,000
• Discussed $7,000 request for duty handgun optics
• Discussed $24,000 request for a Police K9 and equipment using Law Enforcement Trust and DARE funds
• Discussed replacement of 3 Ford Explorers and 1 Chevy Tahoe totaling $236,252
• Discussed $5,000 request for a conference table and chairs

City Council

Council approved a three-year HVAC maintenance contract for City Hall and enacted ordinances to regulate donation drop boxes and vacant property registration. Several zoning variances for signage and sheds were granted, while a variance for a residential fence was denied.

• Approved 3-year City Hall HVAC maintenance contract with Smith & Oby (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-25 regulating donation drop boxes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-27 for vacant property/building registration (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-24 amending appropriations (6-0)
• Denied fence height variance for 31791 Cedar Road (5-1)
• Approved shade structures and 'Funbrellas' for Aquatic Center (6-0)
• Approved zoning variances for Ross Dress for Less signage and two residential sheds
• Authorized sale of three Building Department Ford Focus vehicles (6-0)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole met for a presentation by Mayfield City Schools officials regarding academic performance and fiscal planning. No formal votes or legislative decisions were made during the meeting.

Architectural Board of Review

The Mayfield Heights Architectural Board of Review approved all seven applications on the agenda, each with specific conditions. Projects included a home addition at 6465 Gates Mills Blvd, signage for PK Curry House, America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, and Lover's Lane, plus screened porches at 164 and 197 Bridgeport Way, and a front veneer change at 6449 Fairhaven Road.

• Approved 6465 Gates Mills Blvd addition with conditions: brick to match grade, windows to have grilles matching existing casements (unanimous)
• Approved PK Curry House signage at 5850 Mayfield Road with condition: scale fire pit and fork/spoon no greater than top of 'P' and no lower than bottom of 'N' in 'Nepalese' (unanimous)
• Approved America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses signage at 1514 Golden Gate Plaza as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Lover's Lane signage at 5895 Mayfield Road with condition: maintain 2-inch distance from the arch (unanimous)
• Approved screened porch above deck at 164 Bridgeport Way with condition: stain posts to match the house (unanimous)
• Approved screened porch above deck at 197 Bridgeport Way with condition: stain posts to match the house (unanimous)
• Approved front veneer change at 6449 Fairhaven Road, replacing brick with cultured stone, as submitted (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review three case hearings regarding property variances. These include two requests for shed size variances and one request for signage variances at Ross Dress for Less.

• BZA 1222: Signage variances for Ross Dress for Less at 1565 Golden Gate Plaza
• BZA 1223: Shed size variance for 1125 Elmwood Road
• BZA 1224: Shed size variance for 1620 Parker Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests. These include a tabled request for signage and two new requests regarding residential fencing.

• BZA 1216: Three signage variances for Lang’s Land Co at 5994 Mayfield Road
• BZA 1220: Garden fence variance for 1429 Lander Road
• BZA 1221: Fence variance for 31791 Cedar Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for signage variances and a patio roof variance. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a property maintenance violation for a garden fence. A motion to recess July and August 2022 meetings is scheduled.

• BZA 1216: Three signage variances for 5994 Mayfield Road
• BZA 1217: Two signage variances for 1565 Golden Gate Plaza
• BZA 1218: Variance for a roof over a front patio at 1178 Elmwood Rd
• BZA 1219: Appeal of maintenance violation to remove garden fence at 1429 Lander Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

There were no requests to appear for the scheduled meeting on May 10, 2022. Consequently, the meeting has been cancelled.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a case regarding Joseph Gallagher. The request involves a variance to expand a driveway into the rear yard.

• BZA 1215: Variance request for driveway expansion at 1341 Worton Blvd.

Board of Zoning Appeals

There were no requests to appear for the scheduled meeting on March 15, 2022. Consequently, the meeting has been cancelled.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a case hearing regarding a property variance. The board is considering a request to allow a fence to be installed closer than 15 feet to the sidewalk.

• BZA 1214: Variance request for a fence at 6336 Dunfield Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also hear two variance requests regarding property use and parking.

• BZA 1212: Variance request for a shed and fence at 0 Ridgebury Blvd
• BZA 1213: Variance requests for parking and drive-through lanes at 6075 Mayfield Road (Piada)