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PLANNING & DESIGN COMIVIISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTEI) MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2013 IaOLL CALL Chairman Malone called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greg Malone, Julie Nader, David Anderson, Rosemary Walker, Absent: Ralph Bohlmann, Don Rerko Staf£ Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Clerlc of Commissions Donna Rote ItEVIEW AND CORIZECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of Apri124, 2013 which passed 4-0. NEW BUSINESS CMS13-09 McDonalds: 27322 Lorain Road Representatives: James Ptacek, architect; Dave Gnatowski, McDonalds construction manager; Steve Payne, McDonalds owner/operator Ms. Wenger said the proposal is to divide a portion of land from Water Tower Square Plaza and attach it to McDonald's property to accommodate a second drive through station to the rear of the building. No building changes are proposed but landscaping and pavement alterations will be made. A shed enclosure will be added. The original photometric plan required variances, however a new photometric plan submitted complies with code. New signs include a welcome point double arm sign, secondary menu board, secondary order here canopy all of which require variances for the number of signs and spacing of ground signs. Although the number of signs is increasing, the total square footage allowed for the lot is not exceeded. Area variances required consist of a 3.5' variance for rear yard setback, and a 4.5' variance for east side yard setback. Lot split and consolidation of land acquired from Water Tower Square is part of this project. Mr. Ptacek said when the building was remodeled in 2010 the land was not available therefore the proposal was put on hold. The dumpster enclosure will remain in the northwest area of the lot and a brick utility shed added. There will be no updates to the building or the existing landscaping along Lorain Road. New landscaping will include washed river gravel with boulders mixed in and plants will match those within the beds along Lorain Road. A new landscape island has been added between the two ordering aisles. The new signs include the ordering board which is being changed from a single to double arm board and a directional sign. The total square footage of signage being added is 55.7square feet. The latest photometric plan eliminated lighting along the curbing and the gooseneck lights re-angled with lower wattage halide lights. Mr. Ptacek said minor light changes may be made to ensure their customers and employees are safe in the parking lot.