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Neighbors urge University Heights to press John Carroll University on stadium noise, late-night activity and parking
Summary
Multiple residents described late-night practices and events, loud music and safety/parking issues near Don Shula Stadium and asked council to seek enforcement of rules and consider parking or no-parking measures on residential blocks.
Several residents used the public-comment period to tell University Heights City Council that activity at John Carroll University's Don Shula Stadium has increased noise, late-night practices and parking congestion that they say disrupt neighborhood sleep and create safety risks.
A resident identifying their home on Cleveland Road said neighbors reported Friday-night crowding, loud bangs that shook windows, a live marching band and an episode that required police from Cleveland Heights, University Heights and Beachwood to respond. The speaker said neighbors had mixed earlier impressions but recent events left them "furious" and asked the city to "make John Carroll responsible to uphold the original rules" put in place to protect nearby residents.
Several other residents described early-morning loud practices, nighttime crowd noise, blocked sight lines for drivers and repeated near-misses at corners where cars park for events. Stephanie Silver of 2507 Claver said she sometimes hears "the beats" as early as 6 a.m. and asked the council to consider a no-parking zone at a corner on Claver to reduce turning-sight problems after several accidents. Another resident said Friday nights at the stadium have woken children and described what the speaker called a "massive brawl" that required multiple police departments.
Speakers said they support John Carroll University and its events in principle but asked for enforcement of whatever rules initially were intended to limit disturbances, and for measures to prevent repeated late-night noise and unsafe parking on narrow residential streets. Council and staff did not announce any immediate enforcement action during the public comment period; several councilmembers acknowledged the concerns and the mayor asked staff to note the complaints.
Ending: Council did not take a formal vote during public comment but asked staff to record the complaints. Residents said they had circulated petitions opposing Friday-night football games and intended to continue outreach to council and staff about enforcement and parking solutions.
