The City of Euclid Architectural Review Board on Sept. 25 continued review of a retroactive exterior repainting at 434 East 200 Street and asked the applicant to return next month with clearer plans, photographs and proposed contrasting accent colors to help the board evaluate the building’s newly monochromatic appearance.

City planning staff told the board the property is a multi-part masonry commercial structure (restaurant and apartments) with an annex and an overflow parking parcel. The applicant requested retroactive design approval for exterior work already completed: the brick primary structure, a masonry annex, siding on the garage and other trim have been painted a single dark color (staff identified the paint as Sherwin‑Williams Tricorn Black). Staff noted the building retains architectural elements that contrasting colors and trims could highlight; staff said it “is not opposed to granting a retroactive design review approval that includes any recommendations from the board.”

Board members raised concerns about the building’s current monochrome treatment and asked the owner to return with visual materials that show potential contrast: color chips for trim, façade elements identified on photos or elevations, and any proposed roof materials. Board members also flagged permitting questions: accessory‑structure permits will be required for patio screening, sign permits are required for signage, and fence-code updates affect any new front fencing because the existing fence is being replaced.

The board agreed to continue the item and asked the applicant to provide photographs from multiple angles, annotated elevations or drawings showing proposed contrasting paint or trim, and any roof or fence material choices so staff and the board can evaluate specific alternatives before permitting work proceeds.