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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 2015 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, Paul Schumann, Don Rerko, David Anderson, Julie Nader, Ralph Bohlmann, Thomas Patton Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assist Law Director Bryan O'Malley, City Engineer Pietro DiFranco, Clerk of Council Marie Gallo REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of June 24, 2015, which passed 4-0. Ms. Nader, Mr. Bohlmann and Mr. Patton abstained. NEW BUSINESS 14-2222 Sunoco Gas Station; 28925 Lorain Road Representatives: owner Tony Bougebrayel, architect Steve Schill, engineer Dino Lustri Ms. Wenger said the project consists of building modifications and site improvements to the Sunoco station at Lorain and Stearns Road. The property is zoned General Retail Business and both the lot and building are non-conforming. This proposal is similar to the previously reviewed 2008 Clark station but doesn't include a new pump island. The existing building will be enlarged from just over 400 sq. ft. to almost 1,300 sq. ft. The addition will accommodate convenience sales and eliminate some vending machines and merchandise currently outdoors. The building addition will be brick and glass with a band of EIFS around the top. Two masonry enclosures are shown on the west side of the building, one to contain the dumpster and the other to house propane containers and an ice cooler. An air dispenser has also been added near the dumpster enclosure. Although four parking spaces are provided, one blocks access to the dumpster. The proposed parking area causes a reconfiguration of green space on the site. Landscaping is shown along the rear of the property and will also provide a boundary between the westernmost parking space and the neighboring parking field. Sunoco has a cross access easement in place with the owner of the Stearns plaza. All new paving is shown as well as poured in place concrete curbs and sidewalk to the store entrance. A new light is shown however no details pole, cut sheets or photometric plans were submitted. Requested variances were reviewed as well as a special permit to add to a non-conforming building. Mr. Schill said the owner purchased the business in 2012 and would like to expand his convenience store sales; however the lot is very small which makes it difficult to expand. The addition will enhance the site and eliminate outdoor clutter. Material and color samples were