Board of Building Appeals

The five-member commission meets as needed to decide appeals from the interpretation or application of the Westlake building code. Members will be appointed as needed. For further information, contact Nicolette Sackman, CMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310.

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The five-member commission meets monthly to hear and decide on appeals of decisions by the director of inspections and the requirements of the zoning code. The board may reverse or affirm decision of appeals and may grant variances to the provisions of the zoning code where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships. For further information, contact Nicolette Sackman, CMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310.

Chairman
W. James Mayer

Jeff Neverman (Vice-Chairman)
John DesForges (Planning Commission representative)
Scott Fatzinger (Secretary)
David Greenspan

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The three members of the commission meet as needed to determine the merit and fitness of those wishing to be appointed or promoted into certain classes of public service within the city. For further information, contact Vera Goss, Civil Service Commission Clerk, 440-617-4234.

Chairman
Alan Ext

Mark Getsay
Marie Marrali

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The five-member Parks and Recreation Commission meets monthly to plan and coordinate city recreation activities for the most effective use of personnel, equipment and facilities for both present and future needs. The commission also aids in coordinating activities of the city, the Board of Education and volunteer organizations. For further information, contact Rosie Debre, Commission Secretary, 440-808-5700.

Albert Bobak
Tom Fattler
G. Anthony Jones
Regina Orange
Ron Stephenson

Ex Officio
Mayor Dennis M. Clough

Mike Rump, Director of Recreation

Daniel Keenan, Jr., Superintendent, Westlake Schools

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The five-member commission meets on the first and third Monday of the month and is responsible for the planning and platting of the city for harmonious development and coordination of streets. The commission may make plans for the zoning of the city, the location or vacating of streets, location and design of public buildings, playgrounds or public places. The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations to Westlake City Council on all proposed zoning changes, public buildings, development plans and major subdivisions. The commission also reviews and approves new signs, lot splits and lot assemblies. For further information, contact Nicolette Sackman, CMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310.

Chairman
Richard Schultz

Nathaniel Cross
John DesForges
Daniel Meehan
James Connole (City Council representative)

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The five-member commission meets bi-monthly to develop and administer written plans for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting and removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. For further information, contact the Westlake Service Department, 440-617-4210.

Urban Forestry Manager
Stan Barnard

Director of Public Service
Don Glauner

John Palamar, Jr.
Lorie Scheer
Mary Beth Schneidler
Ted Siller
John Walz

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Magistrate/Youth Commission Teams
Andrea Rocco/Chuck Lokar
Marcella Krause/Linda Shell
Lessie Jones/Jim Gilmore
Stacey McKinley/Judy Boey

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