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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF MA-Y 23, 2012 ROLL CALL Mr. Malone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greg Malone, Ralph Bohlmann, Don Rerko, Mark Mahoney, Julie Nader, Robert Parry Absent: Melissa Meredith Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Building Commissioner James McReynolds, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann, to approve the Planning and Design Comrnission minutes of Apri125, 2012, which passed 5-0. Ms. Nader abstained. NEW BUSINESS CMS12-08 Dervish Restaurant; 27600 Lorain Road Representative: David Maison of Wolf Maison Architecture and Design Ms. Wenger said the proposal consists of a previously poured concrete pad being converted into an outdoor patio with decorative black metal railing, which requires a front setbaclc variance as the patio is subject to the same setbaclc requirements as the building. The building was recently repainted to the approved color scheme and landscaping installed in accordance with previously approved plans. She commended the owner for working to bring the site into compliance. Mr. McReynolds noted minor site violations, asked that the displaced handicap space and elevation difference between the parking and concrete walk be addressed. He requested the entire dumpster enclosure be board on board to ensure items stored within the enclosure are not visible. The patio was installed without approval or permits therefore a permit and inspection are required to ensure code compliance. Mr. Maison said the request is to utilize the existing concrete slab as an outdoor patio which will be enclosed with a prefinished blaclc piclcet railing. The elevation difference between the parking and sidewalk will be rainped to ensure the elevations meet code and the dumpster enclosure doors will be board on board. Mr. Rerlco said the proximity of the railing to the accessible space is not sufficient and the railing should be moved inward. He suggested placing the planters outside the railing. Mr. Malone said a minimum of five 24" to 36" planters with tall growing dwarf junipers and seasonal flowers should be placed along the south side of the railing. The dumpster enclosure is to be solid and all trash, oil traps, pallets and building waste stored within the enclostire. Mr. Parry suggested swapping the accessible space and access aisle to provide a safer distance from the patio which the applicant agreed to do if code permits.