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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING COMMISSION r1INUTES - JANUARY 13, 1987 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 8:27 p.m. Present: R. Bierman, T. Morgan, E. Traczyk, and J. Burns Absent: B. Gorris and J. Wixted Also Present: Assistant Law Director J. Dubelko, City Engineer J. Schaller Building Commissioner S. Spino, Councilman R. Tallon and Clerk of Gommissions B. Oring. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: T. Morgan moved to approve the minutes of December 9, 1986 as presented, seconded by E. Traczyk, and unanimously approved. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1) Fraulein's, 25700 Lorain Road Proposal to convert existi.ng commercial building to lounge and restaurant. (Heard by tfie Arehitectural Board of Review December 17, 1986) Mr. Thesling, the owner, explained that the Architectural Review Board had approved the reuised plans for the building and had stipulated that parking spaces 1 and 32 be handicapped spaces. The Safety Department report had also questioned the handicapped spaces .and had also stated that it would be difficult to get to the rear of the building with the present drive. PlanS show approximatel:y 7' of the building removed in order to widen the drive. Fire Department advised that a fire hydrant must tie installed. It was explained that the restaurant and dance floor are at different grade levels (ab out 2 feet difference)', there are offices on the lower level, and a residence on the top floor. The dance floor and seating on the dance floor are designated as optional since the owner is not positive that they will be installing them b ut is asking approval for them at this time. Building Commissioner Spino advised that parking conforms to code, however since there are three uses in the b uilding there will be regulations on fire separation that the Building Department must enforce. Mr. Thesling has not decided if planting or fence would be installed along the west property line, if they install a fence it will be the same materials as the building. No additional lighting is planned, they now have a sola:r light in the rear and a four way fixture in the front. Mr. Thesling advised Mr. Godfray, a member of the audience, what changes they are making to the building and parking area. He also explained to Councilman Tallon that they had requested to be allowed a 24 month period before being required to cut off the 7` section of the building since the existing drive is about 11 feet at present. Chairman Burns stated that the Commission could not grant a delay in removing this portion of the b uilding. T. Morgan moved to approve the proposal to convert the existing commercial building to a lounge and restaurant with residence and office in the same building including the recommendations of the Architectural Board