Public Comment

I live in Tremont. Many residents and neighbors, including myself, have had to replace car windows that are being smashed out by young criminals. The video footage, including “get away vehicles” are in full view on video footage. We have been hit again in the same parking lot again, many of us having to replace our car windows again within weeks of the first incident. Where is the police in the investigation of these crimes? We as citizens cannot afford to replace 3 plus windows in our vehicles and still be able to afford to live within the city

The street takeovers in Cleveland are acts of domestic terrorism. The individuals committing these pre-meditated, intentional, coordinated crimes are TERRORISTS and should be treated as such, receiving severe penalties. Until ZERO TOLERANCE for this and other escalating crimes in Cleveland is implemented, the crimes will continue.

I wrote this email to the committee and sent it : Hello committee members, I am writing you in regards to passing Ord. No. 791-2024 which will change the current Pedestrian overlay at 10022 Madison (previously a CVS) and making it legal for a gas station to be constructed at this address. As a resident of Ward 15 and living very near to this proposed gas station I believe that I as well as other residents should have a voice in the decision that will be brought up on Oct.1, 2024. Councilman Danny Kelly seems to ignore both the majority of Ward 11 and Ward 15 residents who do not want a gas station on the corner of Madison and West Blvd. Danny Kelly himself does not live in Ward 11. Everyone opposed to the rezoning knows that this is a dangerous intersection for traffic during rush hour and the dropping off and picking up of children for Marion Seltzer School. Anyone living in the immediate area can tell you of what an erroneous decision this would be by making the site a gas station. A change to the zoning would not only allow the building of a gas station which sells alcohol and tobacco, but could be used to open a strip club if the owners so desired. The amount of accidents will increase because of the cars trying to maneuver in and out of this proposed station onto Madision or West Blvd. Also crime will increase because the walking traffic which seems to generate loitering as well as unsafe conditions, evident at the BP station on Lorain and West Blvd only blocks away. Keeping the zoning could attract another Drug store, restaurant or grocery store if promoted by Councilman Kelly. Fresh markets or co-ops have been discussed by community members. A gas station was not even considered as feasible or wanted by the community. There are concerns from parents of children walking past the driveways of a gas station and other possible dangers as they go to and from school. If any of you who have children would stop to take a look at how a gas station would adversely affect the corner of Madison and West Blvd and not enhance it, I believe all of the committee members would unanimously vote against changing the zoning. Thank you for your time, Jamie Lee Brazier

Hello committee members, I am writing you in regards to passing Ord. No. 791-2024 which will change the current Pedestrian overlay at 10022 Madison (previously a CVS) and making it legal for a gas station to be constructed at this address. As a resident of Ward 15 and living very near to this proposed gas station I believe that I as well as other residents should have a voice in the decision that will be brought up on Oct.1, 2024. Councilman Danny Kelly seems to ignore both the majority of Ward 11 and Ward 15 residents who do not want a gas station on the corner of Madison and West Blvd. Danny Kelly himself does not live in Ward 11. Everyone opposed to the rezoning knows that this is a dangerous intersection for traffic during rush hour and the dropping off and picking up of children for Marion Seltzer School. Anyone living in the immediate area can tell you of what an erroneous decision this would be by making the site a gas station. A change to the zoning would not only allow the building of a gas station which sells alcohol and tobacco, but could be used to open a strip club if the owners so desired. The amount of accidents will increase because of the cars trying to maneuver in and out of this proposed station onto Madision or West Blvd. Also crime will increase because the walking traffic which seems to generate loitering as well as unsafe conditions, evident at the BP station on Lorain and West Blvd only blocks away. Keeping the zoning could attract another Drug store, restaurant or grocery store if promoted by Councilman Kelly. Fresh markets or co-ops have been discussed by community members. A gas station was not even considered as feasible or wanted by the community. There are concerns from parents of children walking past the driveways of a gas station and other possible dangers as they go to and from school. If any of you who have children would stop to take a look at how a gas station would adversely affect the corner of Madision and West Blvd and not enhance it, I believe all of the committee members would unanimously vote against changing the zoning. Thank you for your time, Jamie Lee Brazier

Hello committee members, I am writing you in regards to passing Ord. No. 791-2024 which will change the current Pedestrian overlay at 10022 Madison (previously a CVS) and making it legal for a gas station to be constructed at this address. As a resident of Ward 15 and living very near to this proposed gas station I believe that I as well as other residents should have a voice in the decision that will be brought up on Oct.1, 2024. Councilman Danny Kelly seems to ignore both the majority of Ward 11 and Ward 15 residents who do not want a gas station on the corner of Madison and West Blvd. Danny Kelly himself does not live in Ward 11. Everyone opposed to the rezoning knows that this is a dangerous intersection for traffic during rush hour and the dropping off and picking up of children for Marion Seltzer School. Anyone living in the immediate area can tell you of what an erroneous decision this would be by making the site a gas station. A change to the zoning would not only allow the building of a gas station which sells alcohol and tobacco, but could be used to open a strip club if the owners so desired. The amount of accidents will increase because of the cars trying to maneuver in and out of this proposed station onto Madision or West Blvd. Also crime will increase because the walking traffic which seems to generate loitering as well as unsafe conditions, evident at the BP station on Lorain and West Blvd only blocks away. Keeping the zoning could attract another Drug store, restaurant or grocery store if promoted by Councilman Kelly. Fresh markets or co-ops have been discussed by community members. A gas station was not even considered as feasible or wanted by the community. There are concerns from parents of children walking past the driveways of a gas station and other possible in dangers as they go to and from school. If any of you who have children would stop to take a look at how a gas station would adversely affect the corner of Madision and West Blvd and not enhance it, I believe all of the committee members would unanimously vote against changing the zoning. Thank you for your time, Jamie Lee Brazier

Hello committee members, I am writing you in regards to passing Ord. No. 791-2024 which will change the current Pedestrian overlay at 10022 Madison (previously a CVS) and making it legal for a gas station to be constructed at this address. As a resident of Ward 15 and living very near to this proposed gas station I believe that I as well as other residents should have a voice in the decision that will be brought up on Oct.1, 2024. Councilman Danny Kelly seems to ignore both the majority of Ward 11 and Ward 15 residents who do not want a gas station on the corner of Madison and West Blvd. Danny Kelly himself does not live in Ward 11. Everyone opposed to the rezoning knows that this is a dangerous intersection for traffic during rush hour and the dropping off and picking up of children for Marion Seltzer School. Anyone living in the immediate area can tell you of what an erroneous decision this would be by making the site a gas station. A change to the zoning would not only allow the building of a gas station which sells alcohol and tobacco, but could be used to open a strip club if the owners so desired. The amount of accidents will increase because of the cars trying to maneuver in and out of this proposed station onto Madision or West Blvd. Also crime will increase because the walking traffic which seems to generate loitering as well as unsafe conditions, evident at the BP station on Lorain and West Blvd only blocks away. Keeping the zoning could attract another Drug store, restaurant or grocery store if promoted by Councilman Kelly. Fresh markets or co-ops have been discussed by community members. A gas station was not even considered as feasible or wanted by the community. There are concerns from parents of children walking past the driveways of a gas station and other possible in dangers as they go to and from school. If any of you who have children would stop to take a look at how a gas station would adversely affect the corner of Madision and West Blvd and not enhance it, I believe all of the committee members would unanimously vote against changing the zoning. Thank you for your time, Jamie Lee Brazier

What is going on with in person sign up for council meetings? 10 people all pro gas station get all the spots last week then this week seven more and no one was able to get a spot who was against the gas station! Something's being manipulated here and I am crying foul! Danny Kelly or your assistant are somehow rigging the selection. What's done in darkness will be brought to light!

Listening to the Council meeting on Safety and the street takeovers, I agree with the resident who said for 40 years Councilman Polensek has sat there and did nothing. He says if you need a law change bring it to me. But that’s not the police job! It’s his job to policy and legislation. For 40 years he only responded to crime, never prevented. I always voted for him, but my eyes are open now. Time to retire!!! Good bye!

I know,I've been blocked from comment in person..I hope you 'll read my writing comment . Within half of a mile to two miles radios there are 19 gas stations the most you may find in thus small area in the world. There,are,2 within 10 minutes walking from 10022 Madison . All 3 stores on Madison opposed to the gas station. The residents around that location are 83 % ward 15 and 17% ward 11 The location is on the same ground with Xudell community oark and Marion c.seltzer elementary school .also a church and a fire station no.23 Before we had the zoning g pedestrian over lay we had many many crimes created by the business owner who was there and was arrested when he true ti sell the FBI 400 thousand dollars of food stamps back in 1997 A child was taken from there in 1993 by a thug who was doing illegal business with that store the child was raped and thrown bleeding at w96 and Madison the police came to that day and said to me : the kids won't talk to us but they'll talk yo you Faouzi go see what you can find .i did and they gave the lic.plate no. I gave it to police and the thug was arrested at his house that night. So. Dome who wants to change the zoning remember this that when there are crimes you'll feel the guilt when kids get harmed you'll feel the guilt . Block me as much as you want .there maybe a justice some where other than this city council

The Council should consider that the SHAKER MADISON LLC that purchased the site that is currently under debate at the corner of Madison & West Blvd is registered to one Amean Mohammad, per Scene articles, the property record, and business records. Interestingly, records from cleveland.com show that Mr. Mohammad was charged and found guilty of drug trafficking in 2009. At that time, Mr. Mohammad was purchasing retail quantities of pseudofendrine, a key ingredient in the manufacture of methamphetamines, and forwarding on these shipments to California, where the drug was manufactured. Additionally, in 2017, presumably after serving time for his drug charges, Mr. Mohammad was found guilty of tax fraud. So; the property owner who is seeking council's permission to build the gas station is, in fact, a criminal - which should not be surprising, given the types of activities that typically accompany the construction of Race Fuel gas stations. In addition, the spokesperson for Amean and his associated is one Mr. Samir Mohammad. Samir Mohammad was a primary informant during the Dimora scandal prosecutions. After admitting to bribing his way into the County Auditor's office, and being caught lying to federal investigators, Samir cut a deal to inform on his old boss. Samir pled guilty to all counts and received a lighter sentence for his cooperation. These are the types of people that Danny Kelly has decided to vouch for - and we all know who his father was. He is trying to rope you into the scheme. Do not fall for it. Reject this criminal enterprise.