Planning & Economic Development Department Staff

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Planning & Economic Development Department
27700 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-617-4305
Fax: 440-617-4324

The Planning and Economic Development Department administers plans and programs for the orderly development of the city of Westlake. Planning oversees the development and updating of the city’s guide plan, planning and platting code, and zoning code. The department reviews all development plans and land subdivisions to determine compliance with the city’s codes for zoning, development and signs, and reviews construction plans and inspects completed projects to determine their compliance with approved development plans and zoning codes.

 

 

Planning & Economic Development Department Staff
Director
Robert M. Parry, AICP
440-617-4307

Assistant Director
William R. Krause, AICP
440-617-4309

Secretary
Denise Rosenbaum
440-617-4312

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Clerk of Commissions
Nicolette Sackman, CMC
440-617-4310

Economic Development Assistant
Lynn Brady
440-617-4308

Planning & Economic Development Department Responsibilities
  • Consulting with prospective applicants, residents, developers and property owners
  • Administering the platting and planning code, the zoning code and the sign ordinance
  • Providing staff support to the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building appeals by reviewing applications, preparing agendas, legal notices and meeting minutes and notifying affected property owners
  • Administering the design guidelines and the storefront and sign criteria for Crocker Park

The Planning Department also administers the city’s economic development programs including the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) , the Enterprise Zone (EZ) and provides staff support for the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC). In addition, the department administers the city’s participation in the Cuyahoga County Storefront Renovation Program and the Cuyahoga County Treasurer's Housing Enhancement Loan Program (HELP).

When it comes to keeping Westlake beautiful, the Planning Department oversees the city’s participation in the local competition Westlake in Bloom. The department also is responsible for the annual publication of the Westlake Magazine.

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Fact Sheets
The Planning Department also prepares and updates fact sheets on the following topics.

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Downloads
Application Forms:
If you are planning on making any changes to your property or other property in Westlake, please be sure to complete the proper forms: Maps: 		Crocker Park Design Guidelines:

 

 

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Review Process Brochures
The following documents provide you with important information about items relevant to working and living in Westlake.

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
To view a list of available 2008 Planning Commision minutes, click here.
To view archived minutes from 2007 and 2006 meeting agendas, click here. 		 

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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes
To view a list of available 2008 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes, click here.
To view archived minutes from 2007 and 2006 meeting agendas, click here. 		 

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