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10 CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANIVING CONINBSSION MINUTES-MARCH 29, 1994 SPECIAL NIEETING I. ROLL CALL: Cha.irman Gorris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: D. Alston, P. Miller, L. Orlowski, K. 0'Rourke, R. Tallon, J. Thomas, and B. Gorris. Also Present: Assistant Law Director Dubelko, City Engineer Deichmann, Building Commissioner Conway and Clerk of Commissions Oring. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The minutes of the previous weeting were deferred until the next regular meeting. III• BUILDING DEPARTMIIVT REQUESTS: 1) Wendy's Restaurant, 26650 Lorain Rd. Proposal to construct small addition to restaurant and reconfigure parking area. Tabled at the meeting of March 8, 1994. Mr. Dixon, architect, explained that the plans have been revised to eliminate the driveway closest to Lorain Road as requested by the Engineering Department, because of this they were able to add 3 or 4 parking spaces and some landscaping. They will be requesting variances for a 13 foot front setback variance, an 18 foot side setback variance and an 8 foot rear setback. Landscaping has been added along the side line and around the cooler as requested by the Comnission. They also need a variance to put the pylon sign 5 feet from the right of way instead of 10 as required. He explained that a ground sign can be 5 feet from the right of way, but they needed the height of a pylon sign to get it above the cars so that it would be visible. They have also submitted drawings for a board on board dumpster enclosure as requested. City Engineer Deichmann believed that this location was too close to the corner for a large sign, and would prefer more sight distance. He would like it set back amin;Tr»um of 15 feet, preferably 20 fran the curb. The code calls for 10 feet fran the right of way which is usually 1 foot inside the sidewalk. Mr. Dixon advised that the closest face of the sign was approximately 16 feet from the curb. Mr. Deichmarm clarified that he would prefer 20 feet, but 15 feet from the curb would be absolute min?rrnum, iZr. Orlowski suggested moving the sign approximately two feet back even with the parking area which would give 7 feet of open area in front of the sidewalk; this would be 18 feet fran the curb. Mr. Dixon stated that the sign was located in the middle of the pa.rking area so that there would be the least obstruction of either drive. He explained that they needed the pylon sign which is narrower and taller. They are requesting the variance to place it somewhat in-front of the cars it would be seen more easily. In response to Mr. Thomas' question, Assistant Law Director Dubelko explained that an applicant for an area variance must show a practical difficulty, as opposed to a ha.rdship needed for use variances. This would have to show a practical difficulty due to the configuration of the lot. Mr. Orlowski requested that they remove the caricature of the girl from their signage. He explained that, even though the Wendy's girl is not objectionable, others have wanted caricatures which were. Mr. Dixon agreed. The city traffic engineer, L. Griffith, had submitted a report suggesting that a sign be placed in the landscape area next to parking space 24, directing traffic entering Wendy's from Lorain Road to turn right rather than going into the drive-thru lane. Also there