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.'9 ??.. • a GITY OF NORTfI OLMSTED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES- MARCH 27, 1990 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Thomas called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. He welcomed 14r. Orlowski, a new member, to the Commission Present: R. Bierman, M. Betts, B. Gorris, T. Plorgan, L. Orlowski, and J. Thomas. Absent: R. Bowen Also Present: Assistant Law Director Diibelko, Building Commissioner Conway Assistant City Engineer McDermott, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Deferred until later in the meeting. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1) Darby 0`Toole's, 24280 Lorain Road Exterior renovation'to building. Heard by Architectural Board of Review:.March 21, 1990, Mr. Kelly,owner, presented plans and advised that he had,no problem with the Architectural Board's recommendations and that the owner of the property, Mr. Murton, was present as requested. Chairman Thomas stated that there was some problems with a few items mentioned at the last meeting: trash, debris, and the base of an old light pole on the property; that the access to the house on the rear of the property could be blocked; the practice of some patrons parking across the street;and that the number of parking spaces does not conform to code. Mr. Kelly responded that they had removed the trash even though it was not theirs; the base for the abandoned pole will be,removed;.that they are required by lease to keep the residential driveway open and there has be-en no problem with that at all. He questioned why the parking should bean issue when they are just restoring the front of the building, he has been told that they are 11 parking spaces short, but was also told that in 1982 there were.223 seats and at•this time they have been given an occupancy for 184. He pointed out that this building has existed as a bar since 1982.with the same. parking, and believed tnat a variance should not be necessary under these conditions. Mr. Thomas stated that the city has never had a problem with Darby 0'Toole's, but the ownership could change and that the.Commission usually takes up these issues whenever a building comes before them in an effort to correct existing problems.: Mr. Kelly pointed out that last year (the first year they were open) they did have a problem on St.=Patrick's Day, but this year they were able to handle it properly, and also that now there are other shopping centers around with huge lots which they can sometimes use for the overflow. The Commission agreed that parking could not be based on what was needed for St. Patrick's Day. Mr. Kelly advised that there was an area behind Rad-Air which Mr. Murton ownes and which . they could use for the 11 spaces. Building Commissioner Conway stated