Commission approves site plan for three storage sheds at 26000 Shaker Boulevard

The Beachwood Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve preliminary and final site plan approval for three storage sheds proposed at 26000 Shaker Boulevard, with three stipulations including a Fire Department-requested 15-foot separation from the main building.

Planning staff told the commission that none of the sheds are near property lines and that all meet zoning setback requirements. "All the sheds meet that requirement," the staff presenter said, and recommended two conditions: that storage sheds be located a minimum of 15 feet from the main building and that final siting be approved by the building commissioner and the city engineer. The staff report also noted that an existing fourth shed would be retained subject to staff approval of its siting.

Commissioners asked the applicant about the size and color of an older shed on the property; the applicant said it is slightly smaller and "I think gray," and offered to submit photos. The applicant also said the project team includes architect Jonathan Kurtz and that they could provide additional site-plan details if needed.

Commissioner Acton moved to approve PZ2024-19, with the stipulation that (1) each storage shed be placed at least 15 feet from the main building, (2) final siting be approved by the building commissioner and city engineer, and (3) the existing fourth shed location be approved by staff. The motion was seconded and the roll call recorded the members present voting in the affirmative; the motion passed and the site plan application was approved.

The approval allows the applicant to finalize permits consistent with the conditions; building-department and engineering sign-off remains required before construction begins.