Ordinance 2026-17

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[PLAN - Application for ORDINANCE 2026-17 - 1097 BRADLEY ROAD - 2-10-2026]
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DENNIS M. CLOUGH, MAYOR
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ZONING CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION
Name nfanniicant: John and Lisa Anghilante
JDA Land Group, LLC
Name of property owner:
Address of property owner:
Telephone:
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Name of agent:
Address of agent:
Telephone:
27303 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145
.216-470-2432
Iisaa@cmc-hs.com
Email:
For MAP AMENDMENT complete the following:
1097 Bradley Road
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Location of parcei(s):
Permanent parcel number(s):
Present zoning district classification:
Proposed zoning district classification: Exclusive indUSthal
Reason(s) for requesting the change:
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Provide 20 copies of each, in collated sets - application, legal description of parcel(s), map with dimensions.
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Office building
. Establish a contractor’s shop and office in accordance with Section 1218.03 (h)(4).
For TEXT AMENDMENT complete the following:
Section(s) of zoning code proposed to be amended:
Proposed amendment (to be added, deleted or modified):.
Reason(s) for requesting change(s):.
provide 20 copies of completed application.
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Signature of property owner
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Signature of agenyor applicant
Submit completed application and supplemental documentation to the Clerk of Commissions.

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[PLAN - Ordinances and Resolutions for ORDINANCE 2026-17 - 1097 BRADLEY ROAD- - 2-10-2026]
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CITY OF WESTLAKE, OHIO
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17:
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT
OF THE ZONE MAP OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE,
WHICH ZONE MAP IS PART OF THE ZONING CODE OF
THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
OF CERTAIN LAND LOCATED AT 1097 BRADLEY ROAD,
PERMANENT PARCEL NO. 211-15-010, FROM OFFICE
BUILDING
DISTRICT
TO
EXCLUSIVE
INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT.
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WHEREAS, John and Lisa Anghilante, representatives of JDA Land Group, LLC, owner
of 1097 Bradley Road, have submitted an application to the City of Westlake to amend the Zone
Map by requesting that Council rezone the land located on 1097 Bradley Road, being
all of
Pennanent Parcel No. 211-15-010, fi'om Office Building District to Exclusive Industrial District;
and
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WHEREAS, it appears that the zoning that applies to the real property described in the
legal
description
attached
hereto
is
improper
under the
conditions
presently
existing and
inadequate for the development and use of this land; and
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WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the Planning Commission of the City, on the
of the change of the
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day of
, 2026, recommended
District herein specified as requested by this Council; and
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WHEREAS, Council desires to have said land rezoned as set forth herein.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTLAKE, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
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That after submission of this Ordinance to the Planning Commission of this
City for its opinion and recommendations, and after a Public Hearing hereon, notice of which has
been given pursuant to Section 13 of Article III of the Charter of this City entitled “The Council -
Enactment of Zoning Ordinances, ” and after its passage pursuant to the Charter of this City and
its approval by the Mayor of the City of Westlake, the Zone Map of Westlake is hereby amended
and as amended shall be and the same is hereby revised by changing the zoning of certain land
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Section 1:
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CITY OF WESTLAKE, OHIO
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17
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known as Permanent Parcel No. 211-15-010 from Office Building District to Exclusive Industrial
District which land is more fully described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof.
That the Clerk of Council be and she hereby is directed to cause a notice of
Public Hearing hereon to be given pursuant to the provisions of Section 13 of Article III of the
Charter of the City.
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Section 2;
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That the Director of Engineering be and he hereby is directed to amend said
Zone Map of Westlake so that when amended said Zone Map will disclose that the premises
described in Section 1 hereof shall be revised by changing the zoning of certain described land
from Office Building District to Exclusive Industrial District and that said portion of parcel ofland
may thereafter be used in accordance with the use of the District permitted by the Zoning Code of
the City of Westlake.
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Section 3;
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That
it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council
concerning and relating to this legislation were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and
that all deliberations ofthis Council and ofany of its committees that resulted in such formal action
were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section
10, Article XI ofthe Charter ofthe City of Westlake and Section 121.22 ofthe Ohio Revised Code.
Section 4;
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That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the
Section 5;
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earliest period allowed by law.
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First Reading:
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Referred to Planning Commission:
Report of Plaiming Commission on:
The Planning Commission recommended to Council that this Ordinance be:
Approved:
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Disapproved:
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Second Reading:
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Public Hearing:
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Passed:
David S. Greenspan
President of Council
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Presented to Mayor:
Approved:
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CITY OF WESTLAKE, OHIO
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17
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ATTEST:
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Denise L. Rosenbaum, MMC
Clerk of Council
Dennis M. Clough, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17
EXHIBIT “A
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EXHIBtT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Situated in the City of Westlake, County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio:
And known as being part of Original Dover Township Lot No. 72 and bounded and described as follows:
Beginning on the Northerly line of land conveyed to the Blue Marlin Swim Club by deed dated May 15,
1961 and recorded In Volume 10154, Page 144 of Cuyahoga County Records, at a point distant 230 feet
Easterly measured along said Northerly line, from the center line of Bradley Road, 40 feet wide;
Thence South 88“ 03'45'' East, along the Northerly line of land so conveyed to the Blue Marlin Swim
Club, 1327.60 feet to the Easterly line of land conveyed to Fredrick W. Gulker by deed dated May 12,
1886 and recorded in Volume 576, Page 164 of Cuyahoga County Records;
Thence North 02" 15' East, along the Easterly line of land so conveyed to Frederick W. Gulker as
aforesaid, 103.04 feet to the Northeasterly corner thereof;
Thence North 83“ 33' 15* West, along the Northerly line of land so conveyed to Frederick W. Gulker,
which Is also a Southerly line of land conveyed to Helen Kish and John Kish by deed dated October 6,
1958 and recorded In Volume 9441, Page 153 of Cuyahoga County Records, 1561.76 feet to the center
line of Bradley Road;
Thence South 02" 15’ West, along the center line of Bradley Road, 26.05 feet to a point;
Thence South 83“ 33' 15" East and parallel with said Southerly line of land so conveyed to Helen Kish and
John Kish and 26 feet distant Southerly by rectangular measurement therefrom, 230.61 feet to Its
intersection with a line drawn North 02“ 15' East, from the place of beginning;
Thence South 02“ 15' West parallel with the center line of Bradley Road, 184.62 feet to the place of
beginning, according to the survey dated April 28,1962 by Charles A. Campbell, Registered Surveyor and
recorded in Volume 185 of Maps, Page 4 of Cuyahoga County Records.
EXCEPTING, therefrom that part thereof that was conveyed to A. Arthur Bates by deed dated September
26,1975 and recorded In Volume 13885, Page 405 of Cuyahoga County Records.
Be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Situated in the City of Westlake, County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio:
And known as being part of Original Dover Township Lot No. 72 and bounded and described as follows:
Beginning on the Northerly line of land conveyed to the Blue Marlin Swim Club by deed dated May 15,
1961 and recorded in Volume 10154, Page 144 of Cuyahoga County Records, at a point distant 230 feet
Easterly measured along said Northerly line, from the center line of Bradley Road, 40 feet wide;
Thence South 88” 03'45" East, along the Northerly line of land so conveyed to the Blue Marlin Swim
Club, 1327.60 feet to the Easterly line of land conveyed to Fredrick W. Gulker by deed dated May 12,
1886 and recorded in Volume 576, Page 164 of Cuyahoga County Records;
Thence North 02” 15' East, along the Easterly line of land so conveyed to Frederick W. Gulker as
aforesaid, 103.04 feet to the Northeasterly corner thereof;
Thence North 83” 33' 15' West, along the Northerly line of land so conveyed to Frederick W. Gulker,
which is also a Southerly line of land conveyed to Helen Kish and John Kish by deed dated October 6,
1958 and recorded in Volume 9441, Page 153 of Cuyahoga County Records, 1561.76 feet to the center
line of Bradley Road;
Thence South 02” 15’ West, along the center line of Bradley Road, 26.05 feet to a point;
Thence South 83” 33' 15" East and parallel with said Southerly line of land so conveyed to Helen Kish and
John Kish and 26 feet distant Southerly by rectangular measurement therefrom, 230.61 feet to its
intersection with a line drawn North 02” 15’ East, from the place of beginning;
Thence South 02” 15' West parallel with the center line of Bradley Road, 184.62 feet to the place of
beginning, according to the survey dated April 28,1962 by Charles A. Campbell, Registered Surveyor and
recorded in Volume 185 of Maps, Page 4 of Cuyahoga County Records.
EXCEPTING, therefrom that part thereof that was conveyed to A. Arthur Bates by deed dated September
26,1975 and recorded in Volume 13885, Page 405 of Cuyahoga County Records.
Be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
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CITY OF WESTLAKE, OHIO
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17
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ATTEST:
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Denise L. Rosenbaum, MMC
Clerk of Council
Dennis M. Clough, Mayor
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[Ord 2026-17 Rezone 1097 Bradley Rd to EI]
WESTLAKE PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
2/26/26

PART I GENERAL INFORMATION

Ordinance 2026-17 rezone 1097 Bradley Rd., PP#21115010 from Office Building to Exclusive Industrial
District, Ward 3, ref. 2/19/26, ref. 2/19/26

PART II
PROJECT SUMMARY

Applicants John and Lisa Anghilante of JDA Land
Group, LLC, with Gary Fischer as the project architect,
are requesting a zoning map amendment to allow a
contractor’s shop and office on the vacant,
approximately 3.31‑acre parcel at 1097 Bradley Road
(Parcel No. 211‑15‑010), which is currently zoned
Exclusive Industrial with a conditional use permitted
under Section 1218.03(h)(4) and is presently “spot
zoned” Office Building. The undeveloped, irregularly
shaped property has had several past proposals,
including a faith‑based rental hall in 2024.

The purpose of the project is to consolidate existing
Westlake operations into a single purpose‑built facility
by relocating The Hearth Shop from 27303 Center Ridge Road and The Chimney & Masonry Company from
their current locations, with the goal of improving operational efficiency, reducing traffic between sites, and
enhancing client service through a centralized design, showroom, and office environment. The business will
operate under JDLA Design with two divisions (The Hearth Shop and The Chimney & Masonry Company) and
will focus on design consultation, project coordination, product display, and warehousing for hearth products,
outdoor living features, and masonry services.

The main building will include indoor and outdoor showrooms and offices featuring fireplaces, outdoor kitchens,
firepits, grills, pizza ovens, heaters, and related architectural elements, with no manufacturing or heavy fabrication
and only light staging or display preparation. Phase 1 consists of an approximately 8,000‑square‑foot warehouse
with units for lease and a 5,000‑square‑foot showroom/office area. A potential Phase 2 behind the main building
may include smaller commercial units of roughly 2,000–2,500 square feet each, though this is not part of the
current construction and would require separate review and approvals; it is shared only to provide transparency
about long‑term intentions. Parking for Phase 1 will meet City requirements, and any future Phase 2 development
would undergo its own parking analysis.

Phase 1 is expected to include approximately 20–30 employees, with future tenant staffing unknown. Typical
hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Saturday hours and no
late‑night operations.

PART III
GUIDE PLAN/ ZONING/CRITERIA

Guide Plan – The Future Land Use Map designates this property for Industrial use, which supports the requested
zoning change.

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Zoning Code Requirements

The proposal resolves the existing spot‑zoning condition by rezoning the parcel to Exclusive Industrial, consistent
with the zoning of adjacent properties to the north, south, and west. To the east, the Holiday Inn Express is zoned
Hotel/Motel. Spot zoning is impermissible under established case law, which requires zoning classifications to be
applied consistently and supported by a legitimate public purpose.

As shown below, the permitted uses in the current Office Building District are oriented toward professional
offices, institutional activities, and certain recreational uses. While the proposed Exclusive Industrial District
includes some overlapping uses, it also allows light manufacturing and warehousing—uses that align directly with
the owner’s business operations and the intended use of the property.

1218.01 PURPOSE (excerpt)
Exclusive Industrial Districts and their respective regulations are established herein in order to achieve,
among others, the following purposes:
(a) To provide convenient and sufficient districts for industrially oriented office and research activities
and for the production and distribution of goods in order to serve and promote economic development of
the community; more specifically;
(c) To provide Exclusive Industrial Districts near the freeway system for uses which generate
relatively large volumes of traffic, so as to be accessible to a large labor force and consumers throughout
the region;
(d) To protect and stabilize developments from traffic congestion by regulating the intensity of use, by
requiring off-street parking, loading and on-site circulation facilities and by regulating the access to
streets;
(f) To promote the most desirable and beneficial industrial use of the land based upon the Guide Plan
and directed to bring about eventual conformity with the Plan as it may be amended.

Permitted Buildings and Uses — Exclusive Industrial Zone

(a) Offices.
(1) Accessory and incidental to main office lab, exclusive office lab, or exclusive industrial use. M
(2) Professional services, financial, governmental, public utility, administrative and sales except that no retail sales involving the C (c)
physical exchange of merchandise shall be permitted
(Ord. 2015-132. Passed 1-21-16.)

(b) Public Buildings. Public buildings include police and fire stations, post office and hospital. M
(Ord. 1989-259. Passed 1-18-90.)
(c) Colleges, Universities and Training Schools. Public or private colleges and universities and training schools of a private, M

technical or professional nature.
(Ord. 2008-81. Passed 7-17-08.)
(d) Newspaper Printing Establishments. M
(e) Research Laboratories. Research laboratories include experimental, research and testing, all types of basic and applied M
research of product design and development, including but not limited to, the operation of small-scale experimental and pilot
plant operations
(f) Metal Production. Metal production includes metal-cutting, casting, stamping; electric, gas and ultrasonic welding; grinding,
machining and finishing, only in the production and/or assembly of products such as:
(1) Automotive and aircraft parts;
(2) Electrical and electronic equipment, motors;
(3) Electrical appliances; lamps, fixtures and clocks;
(4) Hardware, cutlery, kitchen utensils;
(5) Instruments; musical and scientific;
(6) Instruments and equipment; medical, orthopedic and photographic;
(7) Sporting goods, athletic equipment, toys
(g) Nonmetal Production. Nonmetal production includes:
(1) Clothing and other textile products;
(2) Pharmaceutical products; compounding of cosmetics, drugs and toiletries;
(3) Plastics; extrusion, moulding and fabricating of panels, sheets, tubes and rods;
(4) Printing, publishing and engraving:
(5) Woods, fabrication of furniture, cabinets and other wood.
(h) Services, Wholesale Sales and Storage Establishments. Services, wholesale sales and storage establishments are limited to:
(1) Cleaning, dyeing and dry cleaning establishments; carpet cleaning;
(2) Repair of household appliances and goods produced by manufacturing and assembly processes permitted above.
(Ord. 1995-125. Passed 10-5-95.)
(3) Food and drink preparation limited to refrigeration, ice manufacture, bottling of soft drinks, creameries; wineries; M(j)(k)
microbreweries; distilleries, food preparation for wholesale sales or sales consummated outside the District.
(Ord. 2017-121. Passed 2-15-18.)
(4) Shops and offices of contractors, including carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, M
painting, roofing and sheet metal, packaging and crating;
(Ord. 1995-125. Passed 10-5-95.)
(5) Warehouses, indoor storage and delivery establishments; M
(Ord. 1997-44. Passed 3-20-97.)
(6) Storage and wholesale sales of new lumber and other building materials; public utility materials and equipment; monument C
works;

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(7) Heliport, helistop Cc

(8) Par 3 golf course; Cc

(9) Outside storage of recreational vehicles as defined in 1211.30(a)(1) through (6). C(b)

(Ord. 1995-125. Passed 10-5-95.)

(10) Self service storage establishment. C(f)
(Ord. 1997-110. Passed 7-17-97.)

(11) Animal boarding establishment, dog agility competition and obedience training facilities. C(g)
(Ord. 2018-64. Passed 7-19-18.)

(12) Collision Center/Body Shop. C(h)
(Ord. 2005-25. Passed 5-5-05.)

(13) Tennis/racquet facility, fitness center or similar recreational use Cc
(Ord. 2016-68. Passed 9-1-16.)

(14) Recycling Facilities C(i)
(Ord. 2014-94, Passed 9-4-14.)

(15) Mobile food vending outside a microbrewery Cc

located on its property for public consumption
within the microbrewery
(Ord. 2014-167. Passed 12-18-14.)
(16) Biohacking facility (Ord. 2025-57. Passed 9-4-25.) C

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PART IV
DRAFT FINDINGS/MOTION
Draft Findings of Fact

1. The proposed rezoning to Exclusive Industrial aligns with the Guide Plan and surrounding industrial
zoning, correcting the existing spot‑zoned Office Building designation.
2. The proposed uses are appropriate for the Exclusive Industrial District, and the site can accommodate the
development with minor design adjustments to meet code requirements.

Draft Motion1

If the Planning Commission can make a recommendation, the following motion is advised:

Based upon the findings of fact, I move to recommend approval of the Ordinance 2026-17.

1 This is suggested language only and not a recommendation for or against the approval of this request.