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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING CONMISSION MIlNUTES - JUNE 27, 1995 1. ROLL CALL: Chairman Tallon called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: D. Cameron Alston, T. Brennan, T. Herbster; R. Koeth, A. Mauning, and R. Tallon Absent: K O'Rourke. Also Present: Building Commissioner Conway and Clerk of Commissions Oring. H. REVIIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINiJTES: The minutes were reviewed at the end of the meeting. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1) Laurie's Dance Studio (formerly the Doll House), 30036 Lorain Road. Proposal to construct addition to the rear of the existing building. Referral to the board of zoning appeals is requ.ired. Ms. Kemp-Kopco, architect, and Ms. Andler, owner, presented the plans and photographs of the existing building. Ms. Kemp-Kopco explained that there would be 18 parking spaces including the landbanked ones. Mr. Tallon stated that the Law Department had advised that the easement was not to be considered, this would have to be resolved between the Metro Parks and the developer. The architect explained that the building would have a dance floor, dressing rooms, waiting areas for the parents and an office. There is a class limit of 15 students with only two instructors present at one time and the school would operate from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. She clarified that the original building was built before a 75 foot front setback was required, the addition will be a similar construction to the building with the peak of the roof below the original roof line so that it will not be visible from the street. Building Commissioner Conway explained that a special permit and a variance will be needed from the board of zoning appeals because neither the existing building nor the addition conform to the 75 foot front setback requirement. The revised plans now shows some landbanked parking and the parking will conform to the code. Ms. Kemp- Kopco advised that they would like to change the red to another color, but would prefer to discuss this after the building is started. She explained that the building would be sound proofed with 6 inch walls with sound proofing insulation to contain any noise and there be would no windows in the studio because the wall will be mirrored. There will be mechanical ventilation. Mr. Tallon noted that there was no cut of the lighting fixture, but the plans show an exposed lens which has been disapproved by the city in the past, and all the light must be maintained on the property.. Ms. Kemp-Kopco agreed. Mr. Herbster asked if they could remove the portion of existing driveway where it juts out to within one foot off the property line aud keep it in line with the new driveway. The developers agreed. In response to the members questions, the developers explained that the location of the adjacent residence as it related to the parking lot lights and advised that these lights would be on timers so that they could be turned off after the facility is closed. Mr. Tallon suggested a ballard type light or a lower 6 or 8 foot residential type pole with a soft light eveu if they have to add one or two more lights. A pole light is shown adjacent to the residence. The hedge showu on the plan belongs to the neighbor but is on their property, and they intend to remove it when he, moves. The existing garage will be used for storage of maintenance equipment. It was clarified that the large pine is not on their property. Mr. Conway clarified that a special permit will be needed to add to a non-conforming building and a variance because the addition is