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CLE Ohio City homeowners share concerns about proposed apartment complex

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1 year ago

November 8, 2023

CLE Ohio City homeowners share concerns about proposed apartment complex

CLEVELAND — Whitney Anderson and a group of Cleveland, Ohio City homeowners, representing two neighborhood block clubs, shared their concerns about a proposed apartment complex at W. 44 Street, W. 45 Street and Lorain Avenue.

Anderson told News 5 she believes the proposed “45 West” project, which calls for the construction of three apartment buildings and 87 units on a vacant parcel near her home is simply too large for that historic neighborhood.

“One of the buildings that’s being proposed is five stories and it’s zoned for two family, so that’s really just an egregious request,” Anderson said. “We really want to see an incremental increase in density that also respects the neighbors and the fabric of this historic district, and this project doesn’t achieve that.”

Meg Sattler, an Ohio City mother of two, believes the project will create even more traffic in an area that is already congested.

“This is absolutely a safety risk for the neighborhood; we are out walking; we walk to school every day,” Sattler said. “This is an already busy intersection; it’s crowded, people are going quickly, they’re not following the traffic laws, there’s the gas station here with traffic in and out.”

Ohio City resident Charles Davis believes the project doesn’t call for enough parking in a neighborhood where the streets are already filled with vehicles.

“The plan calls for 87 units, 94 bedrooms and 48 parking spaces; it has less than half the parking it’s going to need,” Davis said. “The number of units needs to be reduced, and then the height needs to drop back as it approaches the residential part of the neighborhood.”

Martha Loughridge, whose husband has been an Ohio City Homeowner since 1998, told News 5 that her group is not against development. Still, she’s not sure producing apartment units for that section of Ohio City is a good idea.

“We would love to see the empty lots have homes,” Loughridge said. “To me, it’s building in transients, people are going to come, they’ll be here for a few years and then they leave. There’ll be constant turnover, but what makes a neighborhood strong are people who stay here.”

The proposed project presented by My Place Group and the VOCON architectural firm was approved by the Cleveland Landmarks Commission during an Oct. 26 meeting on a 7 to 1 vote, with some contingencies. During the meeting, My Place Group and VOCON made it clear they have had several public meetings on the project and have incorporated public input in significantly scaling down the size of the project.

Both My Place Group and VOCON explained to the commission how they have taken great care in making sure the proposed project has been tailored to match the architectural identity of the historic neighborhood and how the plan provides discrete garbage collection and other services to limit impact in the residential areas of the plan’s footprint.

News 5 made several calls to VOCON and sent a specific email request; we were told My Place Group was contacted for comment on the project. News 5 also placed a call to My Place Group, but we’re still waiting for a response from both companies.

Cleveland Ward 3 Councilman Kerry McCormack told News 5 he understands the concerns expressed by some Ohio City homeowners but believes the developer continues to actively work with the neighborhood. McCormack told News 5 the proposed project is set to now make its way to Cleveland’s Board of Zoning Appeals for consideration, but he said it’s unclear if that will happen before the end of the year.

Still, some Ohio City residents like Charles Davis hope the project will be scaled back even further.

“It’s being presented as a project that’s on the main corridor, but most of it is on residential lots, which had two-family homes on it before,” Davis said. “This is a total disregard of the zoning, the historic guidelines that the rest of us have to abide by; we’re not allowed to use those materials, we’re not allowed to build something that tall, we’re not allowed to put curb cuts in an historic district, and that’s all being allowed for this project.”

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Rock Entertainment Sports Network now available on Spectrum in Northeast Ohio

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7 hours ago

November 12, 2024

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Rock Entertainment Sports Network now available on Spectrum in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – There’s a brand-new way to watch sports in Northeast Ohio.

Starting Tuesday, Rock Entertainment Sports Network is available locally on Spectrum.

People living in Northeast Ohio will find RESN on Channel 979.

There are future plans to expand statewide on Spectrum.

Programming features the Cleveland Monsters, Cleveland Charge and Lake Erie Crushers among others.

The network offers select games, plus local college, high school and other professional teams.

Here is our complete programming guide — with special mentions listed below.

THE CHASE DOWN presented by Fubo	30-minute weekly show focused on all things Cavaliers. This show will break down games and catch fans up on all the news with the Wine and Gold. Hosted by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez.
The LANDscape presented by Hospitality Staffing Solutions	30-minute weekly podcast hosted by Cayleigh Griffin and Cavs.com Beat Writer Joe Gabriele. They’ll bring you the pulse of Cleveland, Ohio – affectionately known as The Land. Whether you’re a die-hard Cleveland sports fan, a culture enthusiast or simply curious about what’s happening in The Land, The LANDscape offers something for everyone.
CAVALIERS COURTSIDE	30-minute show fills in fans on everything Cavaliers with a courtside view from your host, Cavs play-by-play announcer John Michael. Stay up to date with the team both on- and off-the-court with new episodes every other week on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
THE ROAD BACK presented by Rocket Mortgage	30-minute monthly show that follows the Cleveland Cavaliers through the season and takes fans behind the scenes with the Wine and Gold.
MONSTERS OT	30-minute bi-weekly EMMY nominated show hosted by the ‘Voice of the Monsters’ Tony Brown. Each show entertains and informs fans on everything Cleveland Monsters. Interviews with players and coaches, behind the scenes looks at practice and much more. New episodes air every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
CHARGE FASTBREAK	30-minute bi-weekly show hosted by the ‘Voice of the Charge’ Scott Zurilla, gets you up to speed on everything related to the Cleveland Charge. Interviews with players and coaches, behind the scenes looks at practice and so much more. New episodes air every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

RESN is a partnership by WOIO/WUAB parent company Gray Media and Rock Entertainment Group.

The network is available on channel 22.1 with free over-the-air broadcasts.

RESN launched in August 2024. Since then, the network has produced more than 55 live broadcasts.

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Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Nov. 11, 2024

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15 hours ago

November 12, 2024

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The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 11, 2024, results for each game:

Powerball

Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

03-21-24-34-46, Powerball: 09, Power Play: 3

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Pick 3

Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.

Midday: 2-5-9

Evening: 8-3-7

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Pick 4

Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.

Midday: 3-3-0-0

Evening: 5-8-7-8

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Pick 5

Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.

Midday: 4-1-8-2-1

Evening: 2-7-9-8-3

Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Rolling Cash 5

Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 7:05 p.m.

01-17-30-32-35

Check Rolling Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Classic Lotto

Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, at approximately 7:05 p.m.

11-13-14-24-25-42, Kicker: 1-3-8-8-1-9

Check Classic Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.

Lucky For Life

Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 10:35 p.m.

05-11-17-19-30, Lucky Ball: 11

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Some Ohio veterans say state isn't doing enough to help

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22 hours ago

November 11, 2024

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Some Ohio veterans say state isn't doing enough to help

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Veterans Day is meant to remember those who served, with many losing their lives to fight for the United States. Some Ohio vets want the state to fight better for them.

While at the Veterans Day Ceremony in Green, Army vet Rodney Yeargin reflected on his time in the service.

“[The day is] to realize and understand the honor and separation that they went through,” Yeargin said.

Although numbers vary from state to federal databases, the state reported that they have nearly 700,000 veterans.

Ohio has a slew of resources for veterans, ranging from educational opportunities — like a fast track to earning college credits — to employment assistance, like the specific career program to help vets find jobs.

Some of the programs have benefited state Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson), an Air Force vet who sits on the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee.

“There’s a lot of work that we do about accessibility for services and trying to enhance veterans’ way of life here in Ohio,” Weinstein said.

But Yeargin says Ohio could be doing better.

“The state should be doing more, especially for the homeless,” he said. “There’s too many of them killing themselves [sic], there’s too many of them sitting on the streets in boxes.”

There are more than 630 unhoused veterans in Ohio, federal data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates. Plus, more than 7% of all vets in Ohio live in poverty.

Bill to help homeless veterans in Ohio suddenly killed by lawmakers for ‘not being needed’

Luckily, the organization Sub Zero Mission is dedicated to helping veterans facing homelessness.

Sub-Zero Mission launches new ‘Homeless Veteran Re-empowerment Program’

Sub Zero Mission launches new ‘Homeless Veteran Re-empowerment Program’ streamlining services

One unhoused veteran is too many, Weinstein said, and he and the committee are currently reviewing bills to make homes more affordable.

“We are always trying to work to ease financial hardships — and in particular, things around property tax alleviation, homestead exemptions, things that can make and ease financial hardships for veterans,” he said.

However, due to squabbling between leadership in each chamber, the bills have stalled. Both the House and the Senate agree to help veterans but can’t agree on the vehicle to do it.

An example of this is H.B. 187, originally a property tax relief bill proposed by House lawmakers. It would have changed how property tax is determined and increased homestead exemptions.

The Senate, however, changed it to focus on financially vulnerable people, which the House will now need to agree to. This would have immediate property tax relief for eligible veterans with disabilities. The bill sponsors are not happy with the changes.

At this point, no one can get the property tax relief.

The House also sent over H.B. 57, which dealt specifically with a property tax homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities. It is sitting in the Senate.

“It’s very frustrating to me when you see a common objective, but things get tripped up by infighting — that slow us and slow our ability to deliver really critical support needed for those who served us,” Weinstein said.

Healthcare is also a major challenge, Yeargin added.

Ohio has several different medical programs, like the new Veterans Crisis Line — which you can reach by calling 988 if you’re struggling with your mental health. Counties also provide transportation to VA appointments.

But, some veterans still struggle with the costs of those medical bills.

“It should be all veterans for all things, all the time, regardless of their status,” Yeargin said. “A lot of the benefits in the medical section I have to pay for.”

There are now efforts to get more money for services for veterans into the next state budget.

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