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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 2014 ROLL CALL Chairman Malone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greg Malone, Julie Nader, Don Rerko, Paul Schumann, Rosemary Walker, Ralph Bohlmann Absent: David Anderson Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, City Engineer Pietro DiFranco, Assistant Building Commissioner Daniel Russell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of January 22, 2014 which passed 4-0. Ms. Walker and Mr. Bohlmann abstained. NEW BUSINESS CMS 13-27: Chambers Funeral; 29150 Lorain Rd Representatives: owner Dan Chambers, engineer Matthew Neff Ms. Wenger said the proposal includes expanding the parking lot, adding lighting and making landscaping improvemenfs. The applicant acquired the parcel of land along the northwest corner of Stearns and Lorain Roads. The parcel is split zoned with the frontage zoned General Retail Business and the rear area zoned Single Residence. All improvements are on the GRB portion of the property. The funeral home has a need for additional parking and access. The existing parking lot will be extended to the east and be interna?.ly connected. A right-in, right-out only driveway along Stearns Road is proposed. The existing fence will be continued along the new development area and will turn at the corner of the abutting residence property to provide screening and preserve access to the undeveloped area for snow push and maintenance. Most of the new parking is located behind the existing sound wall and will be minimally visible from the right of way. A significant amount of greenspace at the Lorain-Stearns intersection has been preserved and will be enhanced with additional landscaping, a decorative wall with water features, and signage. Two ground signs are permitted as frontage along Stearns Road exceeds 600 feet. However, the ground signs must be separated by more than 200 feet. Variances are required for side and rear yard parking setbacks however more detailed plans are needed in regards to signage and lighting to determine zoning compliance. The flutter flags as shown are prohibited by code and she would not support a variance to permit them. The water features need to be amended to ensure they comply with Building Code Chapter 1345. Before exact variances can be determined, the city needs a more detailed set of development plans. -