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Euclid board approves decorative fence and gated entries for Cleveland Clinic after conditions on trees, bollards and right‑of‑way work
Summary
The Architecture Review Board approved design for roughly 1,900 linear feet of 5‑ft ornamental aluminum fencing and multiple gates at the Cleveland Clinic Euclid campus, with conditions to retain or replace trees, require non‑yellow bollard finishes, and to secure permits for any work in the road right‑of‑way.
The Euclid Architecture Review Board voted to approve design plans for approximately 1,900 linear feet of 5‑foot ornamental aluminum fencing and new vehicle gates around the Cleveland Clinic Euclid campus after staff recommended conditions addressing trees, bollards and right‑of‑way work.
Staff told the board the project received a front‑yard variance from the Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 12 and described two gate options: an automated vertical‑pivot system and a manual cantilever arrangement. Staff noted that the manual option would remove about eight parking spaces and would require an additional variance for the parking‑space loss. The board examined both options and asked staff to make the approved design contingent on the staff recommendations.
The project representative said the gates would be closed nightly "from midnight to 5" to reduce thefts and break‑ins in the parking lots. He outlined matching matte‑black finishes and said automated gate power would be drawn from conduits in building walls and existing empty conduits under one driveway, while automated gates would use vertical pivot operators and timers.
Staff raised several design and site‑control points for the board to consider: the proposed plan calls for removing at least one substantial tree and does not show a replacement; the city’s revised fence code (Chapter 13.88) now limits bollard colors and materials and, staff said, prohibits yellow, orange or red except where fire code requires them. The city’s superintendent of public works, Lord Travers, told staff the city will not allow installation of electrical or communications conduits in the road right‑of‑way for the proposed gates; any such work would need prior approval from the public service department.
To address those concerns, the board’s motion approved the design with conditions that the applicant follow staff recommendations on bollard color and design and that any existing significant trees be retained and protected or be replaced with an appropriate non‑invasive species nearby. The motion passed with an affirmative vote.
The board also discussed the visual character of the fence; some members said the spear‑point top was a purposeful visual deterrent that resembled traditional wrought iron rather than punitive security fencing, while others said they preferred softer landscaping where possible. The applicant said he would explore vegetative screening where site geometry allows and would confirm final bollard finish selections to match forthcoming permit requirements.
Next steps: the clinic will proceed to permitting and will submit final gate operator details and any required variance paperwork if the manual gate plan that eliminates parking is selected. The board’s approval was limited to design review; any work in the public right‑of‑way requires separate public‑works approvals and permits.
