Painesville public meetings in 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021, is cancelled because there is no agenda. The next regular meeting is set for January 13, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: January 13, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021, is cancelled due to the lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, January 13, 2022.

• Meeting cancellation notice for December 16, 2021
• Cancellation due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, December 16, 2021, due to the lack of an agenda. The meeting would have been held at 7:30 p.m. in Painesville Municipal Courtroom No. 1 at City Hall, 7 Richmond Street. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 13, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2022
• Contact office at 440-392-5843 for questions

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits and a final plat. The most significant was converting the building at 30 S. Park Pl into dormitories for Lake Erie College, with 173 beds in 68 suites and a public restaurant. They also approved a comprehensive sign plan for Signature Health at 54 S. State St, a setback reduction for Johnson Funeral Home's crematory addition, and the final plat for Encore Estates phase 3B.

• Approved CUP for dormitory conversion at 30 S. Park Pl (173 beds, 68 suites, restaurant)
• Approved comprehensive sign plan for Signature Health at 54 S. State St ($5M project)
• Approved setback reduction from 62 ft to 50 ft for Johnson Funeral Home crematory addition at 368 Mentor Ave
• Approved final plat for Encore Estates phase 3B with bonds and improvement requirements
• Renewed CUP for Glenn Springs Holdings for two years with progress report requirement

Planning Commission Actions

The Painesville Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits and an administrative report at its December 10, 2021 meeting. The most significant action was approving a permit to convert the former Chase Bank building at 30 S. Park Place into dormitories for Lake Erie College, with 173 beds in 68 suites and a public restaurant. The commission also approved a comprehensive sign plan for Signature Health, a modification to a crematory setback, and the final plat for Encore Estates at Heisley Park Phase 3B. Additionally, they renewed a soil removal permit for Glenn Springs Holdings with a progress report requirement.

• Conditional use permit for dormitory conversion at 30 S. Park Place (former Chase Bank) for Lake Erie College, 173 beds in 68 suites, with parking and landscaping stipulations
• Comprehensive sign plan approved for Signature Health at 54 S. State Street and 53 S. St. Clair, with one freestanding sign allowed
• Modification of crematory conditional use permit at 368 Mentor Avenue, reducing side setback from 62 to 50 feet
• Final plat approval for Encore Estates at Heisley Park Phase 3B (14 lots) with bonds for maintenance, road repair, and walking path/play equipment
• Renewal of soil removal conditional use permit for Glenn Springs Holdings at Elm Street for two years, with progress report due by December 31, 2023

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit requests, including converting the former Chase Bank building at 30 S. Park Place into student dormitories for Lake Erie College, a comprehensive sign plan for Signature Health at 54 S. State Street, and a modification to a crematory setback at Johnson Funeral Home. The commission will also review an administrative report on the Encore Estates at Heisley Park final plat and an extension request for a soil removal permit at Elm Street.

• Conditional use permit for dormitory conversion at 30 S. Park Place (former Chase Bank building)
• Conditional use permit for comprehensive sign plan at 54 S. State Street (Signature Health)
• Modification of crematory setback from 62 to 50 feet at 368 Mentor Avenue (Johnson Funeral Home)
• Final plat review for Encore Estates at Heisley Park Phase 3B (14 lots)
• Extension request for soil removal permit (Refusal No. 2111) at Elm Street

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2021, is cancelled due to the lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 16, 2021.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 18, 2021
• Cancellation due to lack of an agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021 is cancelled due to the lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for December 16, 2021.

• November 18, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 16, 2021

Planning Commission Actions

The Painesville Planning Commission held a public hearing on an appeal by property owner Rick Walker regarding the approved color for the front façade of the building at 224 E. Main Street. Walker had installed red siding, but the Administration required white to match previously installed material. The Commission voted 4-0 to sustain the Administration's determination that the siding remain white. The agenda also lists 2021 Design Review Applications to date as a new business item.

• Appeal by Rick Walker on siding color at 224 E. Main St.
• Commission voted 4-0 to require white siding, matching prior material
• Public hearing held under Code Sections 1111.10(e) and 1129.05(f)
• 2021 Design Review Applications listed as new business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on an appeal of a Certificate of Appropriateness refusal for replacing siding at 224 E. Main Street. Owner Rick Walker replaced damaged siding with red instead of the historically white color, and the Commission voted 4-0-1 to sustain the administration's decision. The Commission also approved the October 14, 2021 meeting minutes and reviewed a monthly design review report.

• Appeal of refusal for red siding at 224 E. Main Street (B-3 Central Business District)
• Commission sustained administration's decision, 4-0-1 (Wainwright abstained)
• Owner Rick Walker stated 5.95% of building is red
• City Planner cited code requiring repair over replacement with historical accuracy
• Minutes of October 14, 2021 approved 4-0-1

Board of Zoning Appeals

The regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for October 21, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2021.

Planning Commission Actions

The Painesville Planning Commission met on October 14, 2021, and approved two items: the final plat for the Concord Station condominium conversion and an extension of the conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast at 448 Mentor Avenue. The commission also reviewed 2021 design review applications. No public hearings were held.

• Final Plat Approval – Concord Station Condominium Conversion (approved 5-0)
• Extension of Conditional Use Permit for Bed and Breakfast at 448 Mentor Avenue (approved 5-0)
• Stipulations include annual certificate of compliance, signage permit, owner occupancy, and guest stay limits
• Temporary assembly use for up to 49 occupants expires March 31, 2021
• 2021 Design Review Applications reviewed

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Concord Station Condominiums (formerly Station 44) and granted a six-month extension of the conditional use permit for the Candoran Guest House, allowing events for up to 49 people until March 31, 2022. The meeting also included approval of the September 9, 2021 minutes and a design review report.

• Approved final plat for Concord Station Condominiums, with emergency access easement for fire hose access
• Granted 6-month extension of conditional use permit for Candoran Guest House to March 31, 2022
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Design review monthly report presented by City Planner Rita McMahon

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for September 16, 2021 is cancelled due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 21, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: Thursday, October 21, 2021
• Contact: 440-392-5843

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 16, 2021, is cancelled due to the lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, October 21, 2021.

• September 16, 2021 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting cancelled
• Cancellation due to lack of an agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2021

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission approved the final plat for Lexington Village, a 19-lot residential development connecting Lexington Avenue to Newell Street, with stipulations including sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping. They also approved amendments to the Unified Development Code to regulate event centers as conditional uses in certain zoning districts, with requirements for permits, parking, and alcohol service. The commission deferred an appeal from the owner of 224 Main Street to the October meeting.

• Approved final plat for Lexington Village (19 lots) with conditions: sidewalks, lighting, cul-de-sac removal, street trees, HOA documents
• Approved amending Section 1113.06(d) and enacting Section 1115.28 of the Unified Development Code for event centers as conditional uses in R-1, R-2, and B-3 districts
• Event center regulations include conditional use permit, one-acre minimum, historical significance, parking, alcohol license, and annual review
• Appeal from owner of 224 Main Street scheduled for October meeting

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission approved the final plat for 19 lots at Lexington Village No 2 with specific infrastructure stipulations. The Commission also recommended approval to City Council for amendments regarding Event Centers as a conditional use in certain zoning districts.

• Final Plat Approval for Lexington Village No 2 (19 Lots) with requirements for sidewalks, lighting, and tree planting
• Recommendation to approve amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding Event Centers in R-1, R-2, and B-3 districts

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request for a 4-foot ornamental fence at 43 Wood Street. The Board also denied an appeal regarding the demolition order for an unsafe structure at 448 Liberty Street.

• Approved 4-foot high ornamental fence variance for 43 Wood Street
• Denied administrative appeal of unsafe structure designation for 448 Liberty Street
• Confirmed $10,600 in insurance funds held in escrow for demolition of 448 Liberty Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a crematory facility at 368 Mentor Avenue and a recording studio at 24 Elevator Avenue. The Commission also recommended code amendments to allow student dormitories in the B-3 district and approved a design certificate for a new engine barn at 475 Railroad Street.

• Approved crematory addition for Johnson Funeral Home at 368 Mentor Avenue
• Approved conditional use permit for recording studio at 24 Elevator Avenue with noise and parking conditions
• Recommended approval of code amendments to allow dormitories in the B-3 Central Business District
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for a new Engine Barn at 475 Railroad Street

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for a crematory addition at 368 Mentor Avenue and a recording studio at 24 Elevator Avenue. The commission also recommended code amendments regarding dormitories in the B-3 district.

• Conditional Use Permit approval for Johnson Funeral Home-Crematory at 368 Mentor Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit approval for a recording studio at 24 Elevator Avenue
• Recommended amendments to city code regarding dormitories in the B-3 District
• Design approval for a new Engine Barn at 475 Railroad Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of July 15, 2021, due to the lack of an agenda. The cancellation follows the Board's By-Laws regarding meeting cancellations. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Cancellation in accordance with Board By-Laws

Planning Commission Actions

The Painesville Planning Commission approved the Final Plat for Encore Estates at Heisley Park, subject to several stipulations including setbacks, landscaping, road repairs, and street lights. No other new business or design review applications were considered.

• Approved Final Plat for Encore Estates at Heisley Park (5-0 vote)
• Setbacks required on sublots 74 and 106 before recording
• Landscape buffer along railroad to be installed before Phase 3B final plat
• Cherrywood Lane resurfacing and pavement repairs required before Phase 3B final plat
• Street lights to be installed before Phase 3B final plat approval

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for Phase 3A of Encore Estates, a 34-house development near Heisley Park, with four stipulations including railroad buffering, Cherrywood Lane resurfacing, and street light installation. Members also discussed a federal infrastructure bill that could tie grants to affordable housing requirements.

• Approved final plat for Encore Estates Phase 3A (34 houses) with stipulations on setbacks, railroad buffer, Cherrywood Lane resurfacing, and street lights
• Traffic study found no signals or turn lanes warranted; two-way stop planned at Cherrywood Lane and Roberta Drive
• Discussion of federal infrastructure bill potentially requiring rezoning for multi-family housing based on affordable housing percentages

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for June 20, 2019, due to the lack of an agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2019. This notice is procedural only and contains no items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2019

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals met and approved a single variance request allowing a 6-foot privacy fence within the front setback of a corner lot at 541 Cedarbrook Drive, despite the 3-foot height limit. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned after about eight minutes.

• Approved Refusal No. 2367 for Julio Tavera Vasquez at 541 Cedarbrook Drive, allowing a 3-foot height variance for a 90-foot privacy fence along Hawkins Drive
• Variance approved with stipulation that the applicant apply for a required permit
• Fence was already installed without a permit; violation discovered by a code inspector
• Approved minutes of the May 20, 2021 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
• Applicant used a sworn translator, Annette Falu-Ortiz, during the hearing

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals met and voted on a single public hearing item: a variance request for a fence height on a corner lot. The board approved the request unanimously with a condition that the applicant file a permit.

• Approved Refusal No. 2367 for Julio Tavera Vasquez at 541 Cedarbrook Drive
• Variance allows a 6-foot privacy fence within the front setback, exceeding the 3-foot limit
• Approximately 90 feet of fence along Hawkins Drive affected
• Approval conditioned on filing a fence permit
• Motion carried 4-0

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests at its May 21, 2021 meeting. One allows a shed in lieu of a required garage at 58 Frederic Street, and the other permits an accessory structure two feet taller than allowed at 616 N. St. Clair Street. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0) with conditions.

• Approved variance for Juliana Medeiros at 58 Frederic Street to build a 12' x 16' shed instead of a required two-car garage, with condition that shed match house color and style.
• Approved variance for Greg Pillar at 616 N. St. Clair Street to build an accessory structure 18 feet high, exceeding the 16-foot limit by 2 feet, with condition it never be used as a business.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals held a virtual public hearing and approved two variance requests. The first allowed a 10x12 shed instead of a required 12x22 garage at 58 Frederic Street, with conditions. The second allowed an 18-foot-tall accessory structure at 616 N. St. Clair Street, exceeding the 16-foot limit, with a condition prohibiting business use.

• Approved variance for 10x12 shed at 58 Frederic Street, replacing required 12x22 garage
• Approved 2-foot height variance for accessory structure at 616 N. St. Clair Street
• Both approvals include conditions: shed must match house exterior; business use prohibited in St. Clair structure

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for May 13, 2021, due to lack of an agenda. The meeting would have been held remotely via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. The cancellation follows the Commission's By-Laws and the Unified Development Code.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Remote Zoom meeting format noted
• Contact Planning Commission Office at 440-392-5843

Planning Commission Actions

The Painesville Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of May 13, 2021, because there is no agenda. The meeting would have been held remotely via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. This cancellation follows the Commission's By-Laws and the Unified Development Code.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Remote Zoom meeting format noted
• Cancellation per Unified Development Code Sections 1109.03, .04, and 1111.02

Board of Zoning Appeals

The regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for April 15, 2021, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for April 15, 2021, is cancelled because there is no agenda. The next regular meeting is set for May 20, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: May 20, 2021

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission met via video conference and approved two items: a revised design for the demolition and new addition at 71 South State Street, and the final plat for Kilroy Pointe (Lighthouse Pointe) Condominium Phase 16, which includes units at 1113 Lighthouse Pointe and 629 Beacon Drive. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting. No new business or public hearings were held.

• Approved revised design for demolition and new addition at 71 South State Street (Historic Preservation District)
• Approved final plat for Kilroy Pointe (Lighthouse Pointe) Condominium Phase 16 (units 1113 Lighthouse Pointe and 629 Beacon Drive) with grading/stormwater compliance stipulation
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission met to review administrative reports regarding property designs and plats. The commission approved a revised design for a structure at 71 South State Street and approved the final plat for Phase 16 of Kilroy Pointe Condominium.

• Approved revised design for demolition of facade and new addition at 71 South State Street
• Approved Final Plat for Kilroy Pointe (Lighthouse Pointe) Condominium Phase 16, Units 6 and 15
• Stipulated final grading inspection for Kilroy Pointe units prior to occupancy

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to expand an existing building footprint at 81 Elevator Avenue. The approval includes a stipulation that the applicant must combine two land parcels into one single taxable parcel before construction begins.

• Approved variance for Refusal No. 2362 to allow a building expansion exceeding 110% of the existing footprint
• Requirement for Ken Baxter Sr. to combine two parcels into one address and one taxable parcel
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 17, 2020, and February 18, 2021

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of multiple text amendments to the Unified Development Code, covering conditional use modifications, agricultural uses, funeral homes with crematories, and recording studios. The Commission also approved a preliminary plat for the 19-lot Lexington Village Residential Subdivision No. 2, with stipulations that the developer address all staff comments. Both items will be forwarded to City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of Unified Development Code amendments to Sections 1111.08(i), 1113.06(d), 1115.25 (Funeral Home with Crematory), 1115.26 (Recording Studio), and 1119.02(a)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Lexington Village Residential Subdivision No. 2, a 19-lot single-family subdivision extending Community Lane to Newell Street
• Public hearing held; no public comments against the proposed code amendments
• Amendments add agricultural uses as permitted in S-1 and R-1 districts and remove adult group homes as permitted in R-1
• Crematory setback requirement set at 150 feet, with ability for Commission to reduce to no less than 50 feet on a case-by-case basis

Planning Commission Actions

The Painesville Planning Commission met on March 11, 2021, and took action on two items. They voted 5-0 to favorably recommend approval of text amendments to the Unified Development Code, covering sections on funeral homes with crematories, recording studios, and other provisions. They also approved the preliminary plat for the Lexington Village Residential Subdivision No. 2, a 19-lot development on about 6.7 acres, with conditions that the applicant address departmental comments.

• Recommended approval of Unified Development Code text amendments (Sections 1111.08(i), 1113.06(d), 1115.25, 1115.26, 1119.02(a))
• Approved preliminary plat for Lexington Village Residential Subdivision No. 2 (19 lots, ~6.7 acres)
• Motion to approve subdivision carried 5-0 with stipulations to address departmental comments

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances and deferred one. They approved a one-foot setback variance for a garage at 327 Marion Avenue and a floor area reduction for 19 new homes off Newell Street. A request to expand a building at 81 Elevator Avenue was postponed because the applicant was absent.

• Approved variance for 14x20 detached garage at 327 Marion Avenue, reducing side setback from 5 to 4 feet.
• Approved variance to allow 1,407 sq ft one-story homes instead of 1,600 sq ft minimum for 19 units off Newell Street.
• Approval for Newell Street project includes modified setbacks, creation of a Homeowners Association, and withdrawal of a December 2020 appeal.
• Deferred variance for expansion at 81 Elevator Avenue to exceed 110% of existing footprint; will be heard March 11, 2021.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a rebuilt garage at 327 Marion Avenue and heard a request for a variance to build 19 single-family homes with reduced square footage at Lexington Village #2. The board also discussed whether the latter request constitutes a substantial modification of a previously denied application.

• Approved Refusal No. 2360: variance for 14x20 detached garage at 327 Marion Avenue, allowing 4-foot side setback instead of required 5 feet
• Heard Refusal No. 2361: variance to reduce minimum floor area from 1,600 to 1,407 sq ft for single-story homes in proposed 19-unit subdivision off Newell Street
• Developer agreed to extend driveways to 35-42 feet and create a homeowners association as part of the modified request
• Applicant has filed an appeal with Lake County Common Pleas Court challenging prior denial; may withdraw if variance approved

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to favorably recommend Rezoning Application No. 91-21, which would change approximately 9.48 acres of vacant land off Shamrock Boulevard and Jackson Street from R-2 (Multifamily Residential) to B-2 (General Business). The applicant, Shamrock Commercial LLC, plans to combine the site with adjacent B-2 land to create a 30-acre parcel for a business park. The Commission also discussed proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code, including changes to conditional use permits, agricultural uses, funeral home crematory setbacks, and recording studios, and voted to place them on a future agenda for a public hearing.

• Rezoning Application No. 91-21: 9.48 acres off Shamrock Blvd/Jackson Street from R-2 to B-2, recommended 5-0
• Proposed text amendment to reduce funeral home crematory setback from 150 feet to 50 feet
• Text amendment to add recording studios as conditional use in B-2 district
• Text amendment to restore agricultural uses on parcels 5+ acres in S-1 and R-1 districts
• No new design review applications since January; Lake Tran electric bus charging station discussed

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to favorably recommend Rezoning Application No. 91-21, which would change about 9.48 acres of vacant land off Shamrock Boulevard and Jackson Street from R-2 Multifamily Residential to B-2 General Business. The applicant, Shamrock Commercial LLC, plans to combine the site with adjacent B-2 land to create a 30-acre parcel for a business park. The commission also discussed design review applications and proposed text amendments to zoning sections regarding funeral homes, recording studios, and other uses, recommending the amendments for a future public hearing.

• Rezoning Application No. 91-21: 9.48 acres from R-2 to B-2, Shamrock Commercial LLC, off Shamrock Blvd/Jackson St
• Motion to favorably recommend rezoning passed 5-0
• Proposed text amendments to Sections 1111.08(i), 1113.06(d), 1115.25 (funeral home with crematory), 1115.26 (recording studio), 1119.02(a)
• 2021 Design Review Applications to date (administrative report)

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for January 21, 2021 is cancelled due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for February 18, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: February 18, 2021
• Contact: 440-392-5843

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for January 21, 2021, is cancelled because there is no agenda. The next regular meeting is set for February 18, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: February 18, 2021

Planning Commission Actions

The Painesville Planning Commission voted 5-0 to ask the administration to prepare a text amendment allowing crematory uses as conditional permits in the Unified Development Code. The public presentation for the Johnson Funeral Home crematory project was removed from the table to allow for public comment. The commission also received a presentation on the Downtown Signage & Wayfinding Plan to guide future development.

• Motion carried 5-0 to prepare a text amendment allowing crematory use as a conditional use permit in the Unified Development Code
• Motion carried 5-0 to remove the Johnson Funeral Home crematory presentation from the table to allow for public comment
• Presentation by Environmental Design Group on the Complete Street and Connectivity Plan and Downtown Signage & Wayfinding Plan
• Update on the proposed B-2 General Business District text amendment for Music Production Studio, anticipated for the February 11, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed crematory at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Avenue. The applicant argued the crematory falls under the existing funeral home definition and requires no conditional use, while the city administration recommended a text amendment to make crematories a conditional use. The Commission took public comment and discussed emissions, but no vote was taken; the administration may draft a text amendment for the next meeting.

• Public hearing on Johnson Funeral Home crematory proposal
• Applicant claims crematory fits funeral home definition, no conditional use needed
• City administration recommends text amendment for conditional use
• Discussion of emissions, EPA standards, and unit specifications
• Public comments from neighbors, including St. John Baptist Church deacon