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PLANNING & DESIGN COlVIMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ROLL CALL Ms. Meredith called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Melissa Meredith, Greg Malone, Julie Nader, Mark Mahoney, Robert Parry, Ralph Bohlmann Absent: Don Rerlco Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Building Coriunissioner Dale Mitchell, Assistant Builciing Commissioner James McReynolds, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to approve the Planning and Design Commission minutes of January 25, 2012, which passed 5-0 Mahoney abstained. NEW BUSINESS CMS11-18: GetGo Convenience Store; 27208 Lorain Road Representative: Todd Waldo, Giant Eagle, Inc. Ms. Wenger said the project consists of amendments to previously approved development plans expanding the building to just over 3,600 feet. The building remains within the setback variance granted. The required cross access agreement was submitted by the applicant. The commission was concerned the rear of the building faced a prominent intersection and hoped once it was expanded more attention to architectural details would be added to the Lorain and Dover Center elevations. She said Mr. Rerko had significant concerns regarding the south and east faces of the building and noted improved building materials were not incorporated as requested. The previous plan included green space and exterior seating along the north elevation and is now shown as 14 feet of concrete. The north needs to be enhanced with planters, seating areas, bike racks or other eleinents to brealc up the starlcness of tlie concrete and block building. To address circulation concerns the ability to drive tluough or under the canopy was eliminated. Without approval an air pump island along the south edge of the parking area was installed. The proposal originally contained lighting levels exceeding code along the building entryway and beneath the canopy. At that time the applicant assured the commission lighting levels would meet code yet they do not. If lighting is not brought into compliance variances are required. Mr. Waldo said the building was enlarged and an outdoor seating area added to the north side of the building which includes a bike rack. The new space will include a coffee/beverage area, a sub shop and a 12 seat Wi-Fi internet cafe. The alterations have met all the requirements and recommendations of the original approval. Additional landscaping was added and plant sizes increased. The average foot candle of the site is 5 fc and the fuel canopy was previously