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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2014 ROLL CALL Vice Chair Nader called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Julie Nader, Don Rerko, Rosemary Walker, Ralph Bohlmann, Paul Schumann Absent: David Anderson, Greg Malone Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, City Engineer Pietro DiFranco, Assistant Building Commissioner Daniel Russell, Clerlc of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Nader moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of July 23, 2014, which passed 4-0 with Ms. Walker abstaining. NEW BUSINESS CMS14-1459: Retail Development; 26324 Lorain Road Representative: Brian Fabo and Kyle Davis of Fabo Enterprises Ms. Wenger said the applicant proposes a cliange of use for the existing Buy Backs store to a furniture store which will involve building fagade changes and site improvements. Changes include retaining the existing brick building and removing the green metal mansard roof, replacing it with a band of Nichiha panels and EIFS with metal. coping. A metal canopy will cover the entrance. Details regarding color selections for the exterior finish schedule are required. All new landscaping is proposed throughout the site and additional greenspace has been added to the front of the property, including brickscape in the tree lawn area. A water quality element along the northwest area is shown, but not required by code and could be greenspace instead of a rock bed. A new composite fence is proposed along the rear property line however specificatioris should be provided. The parking and drives will be completely reconfigured for a more logical circulation pattern and the proposed parking for the furniture store is sufficient. A new exit only driveway onto Silverdale Road is shown, which would allow customers and delivery traffic to more easily access the Lorain Road stop light. Engineering recommended adding a do not enter sign at the exit drive along Silverdale. There will be a wood trash enclosure in the northeast corner of the site. New lighting includes three wall packs and three under canopy lights. Four pole lights are shown which requires details including mounting height, exterior finish and base details. A new ground sign is shown, with a brick base to match the building. Variances are requested for front yard parking/drive setback and west side parking/drive setback. A loading space is required but not provided. A portion of the property was rezoned from Single Residence B to General Retail Business in 1990. As part of the rezoning, City Council required a declaration of restrictions to be attached to the legislation that expressly prohibited access from