City of Twinsburg Architectural Review Board - July 16, 2026

The City of Twinsburg Architectural Review Board met on July 16, 2026, to discuss several cases related to residential construction projects. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the new house being built at 9385 Shepherd Road, where concerns were raised by a neighbor about water retention, grading, and the visual impact of exposed basement walls. The board reviewed the approved topographic and lot improvement plans, confirming that stormwater management was designed to be handled on-site with dry wells, and that the architectural review board's role was primarily aesthetic. The board approved a motion to require siding on the exposed basement walls to reduce visual impact, with specifications to leave between 18 and 24 inches of block exposed, allowing the homeowner to choose the siding style (angled or stepped). The discussion also covered the cost implications and installation considerations for the siding. Additionally, the board reviewed a case for a new detached garage and storage at 9927 Joanne Place, noting that the Board of Zoning Appeals had already approved the garage. The meeting concluded with a motion to table the approval of minutes from the previous meeting due to absent members. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussions involved compliance with city engineering and building standards affecting construction projects.