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4t_ . '• a CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-OCTOBER 25, 1988 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Morgan called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: M. Betts, R. Bierman, J. Thomas, and T. Morgan Absent: B. Gorris, R. Bowen, and E. Traczyk Also Present: Assistant Law Director J. Dubelko, Building Commissioner D. Conway, and Clerk of Commissions B. Oring II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: R. Bierman moved to accept the minutes of October 11, 1988, seconded by . J. Thomas, and unanimously approved. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1) GTE Mobilnet, Inc., 25151 Brookpark Road Amendment to detailed development plan (Mixed Use District); to wit, changing one suite of an apartment to a business use. . Tabled by Planning Commission October 11, 1988. Chairman Morgan advised that the Fire Department had no objection to the plan as pro.posed providing fire protection is provided and the.Police Department stated no objection. Chairman Morgan stated that a letter dated October 14th (see attached) was submitted to the Building Commissioner responding to the concerns of the Commission regarding noise, interference, and safety to the residents of the apartments,,pointing out that an alternative to this plan would be to construct a 200 foot tower. Building Commissioner Conway believed that the DBA ratings were high and Mr. Morgan agreed that 80 to 85 was high.. Mr: Rafferty and Mr. Pitchure, representing the developer, explained that . these are approximate levels taken at a short distance from the equipment, and tapers off drastically as the distance is increased. Mr. Conway noted that the HVAC unit is directly on the wall adjacent to the tenant's unit. He believed that the separation should be increased, some sound deadening material should be added, and perhaps the unit should be isolated, pointing out that vibrations can be a problem in this type of building. Mr. Rafferty advised that all sound coming from the equipment is generated from the cooling fans which are located on the back of the unit. City Engineer Boyer stated that he had no problem with the plans from an.engineering standpoint. Assis- tant Law Director Dubelko advised that when the code was amended to allow retail uses in a Mixed Use District this type situation was not contemplated but there is nothing in the code to prohibit this use, and the Commission can allow it 'rovided it is integrated into the plan, but cautioned that when a retail and residential use is mixed in.such a close proximity, Planning Commission must make sure.the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding residents is protected. Mr. Pitchur explained that the 6 inch thickness of the walls in the unit was visually.inspected, but they could not verify the actual thickness in the corridor, but by code it should also be 6 inches. Mr. Betts did not believe that sound would travel through 6 inch walls. Mr. Conway was concerned about vibration also, and would like the authority to address these issues. The developers stated that there were methods to mini- mize vibrations and they would rectify any situation that was bothering their neighbors. Mr. Morgan believed that this is a good use and that any noise problems could be addressed by the Building Commissioner. He does have