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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 ROLL CALL Mr. Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: David Anderson, Paul Schumann, Tom Patton, Darrick Matthews, Don Rerko Absent: Greg Malone, Julie Nader Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Planning and Development Director'Kim Wenger, Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann, to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of September 14, 2016, motion passed 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2016-75 Representative: Joel Copley, Janotta & Herner, 309 Monroe Street, Monroeville, OH Ms. Wenger stated that this ordinance relates to the proposed expansion of the Ganley Westside Imports campus by adding additional vehicle storage on three recently acquired parcels to the east of the VW dealership. One parcel is zoned commercial, one parcel is zoned residential and the third parcel is split zoned commercial and residential. The Planning and Design Commission considered the development plan at two previous meetings which, following plan amendments, was approved on September 14th but was contingent on the passage of the rezoning requirement. She reviewed the changes which were incorporated into the fmal plan. Ms. Wenger believed it is unlikely that PPN 232-34-017 (zoned entirely residential) would be developed as currently zoned. The existing environmental conditions including the presence of wetlands and the ditch are a barrier to development for any property owner, both physical and financial. Any potential residential development would need to follow the same wetland and riparian setback ordinance as the commercial development adding significant expense to the cost of construction. Also, this parcel is surrounded on three sides by commercially zoned property, which makes it less desirable for residential development. The rezoning would create a uniform setback of commercial zoning from Lorain Road in this area. By meeting the City's engineering requirements, a permanent buffer of 100 feet from the next parcel line will be created. Note that screening and storm water management provide over 60 feet additional separation between the preservation area and the edge of pavement. The approved design creates a significant, unbuildable separation between the nearest residence and the edge of commercial development far in excess of what our zoning regulations would currently require for commercial development abutting residential property. The easement provided to the West Creek Conservancy gives legal assurance to surrounding residents that the natural condition of the 100