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Council affirms BZA variance allowing mixed masonry on new Mayfield Road building
Summary
The City Council confirmed a Board of Zoning Appeals variance allowing 8-inch concrete masonry units on portions of a new building at 5906 Mayfield Road (parcel 86124069), with façade percentages clarified by Councilmember Brunello; council discussed whether zoning language should be updated and adopted the resolution.
The Mayfield Heights City Council on July 21 confirmed the Board of Zoning Appeals decision and adopted Resolution 2026-50 granting a variance for 5906 Mayfield Road that allows use of 8-inch concrete masonry units where the ordinance requires 4-inch units.
"It's a resolution confirming the action of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Mayfield Heights and granting to Ford Martin GBT Realty Corporation, agent for 1st Mayland Ltd, owner of 5906 Mayfield Road, a variance to use 8 inch concrete masonry units for a new building in the U 4 Zone District," Councilmember LaGrosso explained. Councilmember Brunello clarified that the BZA-approved modification specifies a mix on the front façade with 56% 4-inch units and 44% 8-inch units, and that the three other walls will use 8-inch units.
Councilmember Talbot asked whether the city should consider updating the ordinance to reflect shifting construction practices; Brunello and other members said the ordinance language could be reviewed going forward. The council voted to suspend the rules and approved the resolution. There were no recorded no votes on this item.
The resolution implements the BZA's July 9 decision for parcel 86124069 and directs the city to proceed under the granted variance.
