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Papandreas advised that they will look into these items, but as far as the height of the entrance is <br />conceined, Best Buy has a minimum ceiling height and they must work witlun that framework. Iu <br />reference to the colars, the red is an accent color, similar to the red on Plaza North and they will <br />preseut a sample of that color. Mr. Orlowski would still like them to tone the red down one or <br />two shades since it would still accomplish what they want to do. Mr. Papandreas will also look <br />iuto additional landscapiug. Mr. Tallon suggested that they look into the feasibility of putting in <br />some sound baffles and further suggested that the mall security could help regulate the trucks in <br />the back. Mr. Papandreas thought there might be something that could be applied to the wall and <br />believed that secul7ty worked 24 hours, and offered to give the residents the telephone number of <br />tlie security office. He again stated that no new mirrors will be added, and there will be four wall <br />lights directed down on the rear of the building; some lights will be elimiuated. Mr. Miller clarified <br />for the neighbors that there would be no external shields, the shields will be within the fixture. Mr. <br />Goms advised that this is to be referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Commission <br />should give some recommendations. In reference to the violation of the setback from the Plaza <br />North property line, since this is a variance between two commercial properties, he would have <br />no problem with that variance being granted. As far as the lot coverage where they are going from <br />a 29% lot coverage to a 32% lot coverage, that is basically in violation of a code that was written <br />after the building was developed, so he has no problem with it, especially on this large a <br />development. The third variance was for signage aud since he is not aware of what is being <br />requested and would ask that the B.Z.A. work within the guidelines realizing that all the signage <br />would impact the overall development. Mr. Tallon asked that they consider the total signage in <br />the area. The landbanked parking does not.have to be considered at this time. The neighbors were <br />advised that tlus will go onto the Board of Zoning Appeals for wluch they will receive <br />notification, after that they must follow the proposal through, and he explained how the proposal <br />would proceed through the various boards. He again suggested that the condominium association <br />meet with the developer before the proposal goes to the B.Z.A. and that the_residents attend the <br />B.Z.A. to make their feeling known. He hopes ?that these problems can be resolved before coming <br />back to the Commission. B. Gorris moved to refer the Biskind Development Best Buy proposal at <br />5116 to 5152 Great Northern Plaza South to the Board of Zoning Appeals with the <br />recommendation that they grant the variances of the setback from Plaza North and the variance <br />for lot coverage. The Commission makes no recommendation on signage, but strongly <br />recommends that they carefully review the signage for any excesses considering the overall size of <br />tlus plaza and requests from other development yet to come in the future on this plaza for possible <br />variances on tlus plaza, seconded by L. Orlowski, aud unauimously approved. During the framing <br />of the motion, Mr. Gorris explained that even though the Commission made recommendations to <br />the B.Z.A., they were an entirely independent body and would make their own decisions. After <br />the motion, Mr. Gorris re-explained the variances to Mr. Benson noting that there was a violation <br />of the property line to Plaza North, not to any residential property, and that the Planning <br />Commission recommended that the variances be granted, but this would be up to the Board of Zouing Appeals. He also clarified that this plaza was at 29% lot coverage, instead of 25% as now <br />required, this proposal would briug them up to 32%; however he clarified that this was a uew <br />requirement and the plaza was built before the code was changed. Mr. Benson asked what they <br />could do legally. Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised that the city could not advise them on <br />their rights as property owners, but they could contact their attorney. Mr. Gorris explained that <br />the function of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to graut variances if there is a hardship involved. <br />2) North Olmsted Fire Station number 1, 24291 Lorain Road. <br />7