Legislation Details

File #: AHBR 26-1252    Version: Name:
Type: AHBR Application Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/15/2026 In control: Architectural & Historic Board of Review
On agenda: 10/14/2026 Final action:
Title: 88 N. Main Street (Historic District) Alteration (Door Replacement) Submitted by Joseph Kernan Staff notes this application was tabled at the September 23, 2026 AHBR meeting. During the meeting, the applicant expressed a willingness to explore potential modifications to the existing door that has been installed to better align with the surrounding historic district. Following the meeting, staff provided the applicant with contact information for HHA and Cleveland Restoration Society to see if they could offer technical guidance. Additionally, staff reached out to these organizations separately and asked if they could provide recommendations on how to modify the replacement door for better compatibility with the historic district. The applicant requested the full responses be included with the agenda attachments. Staff has prepared the attached memo with case overview and recommendations.
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo - 88 N Main Street 9.23.2026 meeting, 2. 88 N Main Street - AHBR Packet, 3. 88 N Main Street - AHBR Findings of Fact, 4. 88 N Main Street - BZBA Decision, 5. Preservation Resources - Responses

Title

88 N. Main Street (Historic District)

Alteration (Door Replacement)

Submitted by Joseph Kernan

a)                     Staff notes this application was tabled at the September 23, 2026 AHBR meeting.

b)                     During the meeting, the applicant expressed a willingness to explore potential modifications to the existing door that has been installed to better align with the surrounding historic district. Following the meeting, staff provided the applicant with contact information for HHA and Cleveland Restoration Society to see if they could offer technical guidance. Additionally, staff reached out to these organizations separately and asked if they could provide recommendations on how to modify the replacement door for better compatibility with the historic district. The applicant requested the full responses be included with the agenda attachments.

c)                     Staff has prepared the attached memo with case overview and recommendations.