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4_- <br />3. A variance permitting 3 additional wall signs; code permits 2, applicant shows 5; <br />Section 1163.28(a). <br />Motion passed 5-0. <br />Ms. Nader moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to approve 17-8122; Wendy's; 26650 Lorain <br />Road, conditioned upon the following: <br />1. The two roof light fixtures on the west elevation will be moved to a lower elevation and <br />made of an architectural style lighting, a cut-sheet must be provided. <br />2. Continue the screening along the west elevation of the roof to cover the rooftop <br />equipment. The wood screening design shown on the plans can be changed but would <br />need to be approved administratively. <br />3. Modify the signage to maintain the 12-inch clearance from the sides and top of the <br />building. <br />4. Landscape will match the previously approved plans or amended plans will be <br />approved administratively. <br />5. The back of the building facing the roof will be painted bronze to match. <br />Motion passed 5-0. <br />COMMUNICATIONS <br />Zoning Code Update <br />Ms. Wenger stated the zoning code update was approved by City Council on May 2nd. Mr. <br />Malone acknowledged Ms. Wenger's effort in getting the updates through. She reminded the <br />commission that the minor change process will be eliminated. Ideally, applicants will meet with <br />the Planning Department prior to submitting their application and supporting documentation. An <br />ordinance will be approved to update fees. A checklisi was created for the commission to use <br />when reviewing proposed conditional uses applications. One development plan application will <br />be used for administrative reviews and Council reviews. An application for plan amendments <br />will be used if changes are requested prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued. The <br />updated zoning map is still being completed by the City Engineer, but will be done soon. The <br />website will be refreshed. The formatting of the other zoning chapters will be changed to match <br />the updated chapters. <br />Chapter 1135 will not rezone residential properties and the basic regulations are the same. The <br />department tried to tackle the major issues that go to BZBA for accessory uses. The Home <br />Professional Office section was removed since it was so similar to Home Occupations. The <br />language concerning garages was changed to show that a garage is required with a minimum <br />size. A driveway to a garage will be required, the dimensions and materials of which will be <br />regulated. Green space is also required. Parking pads will be permitted in the front yard for <br />residences on arterial streets and the dimensions and materials will be regulated. The storage <br />building ranges were decreased to four categories and increased the allowed square footage. Mr. <br />Malone suggested including temporary car ports into the code. Discussion about large lot size <br />and size of shed, bring back 400 square feet for lots over two acres or add a sliding scale. <br />Accessory structures must be in the rear yard and attached to the house. Fencing for corner lots <br />will be required to be 20 feet from the right of way if a 6-foot high privacy fence is proposed to <br />allow for visibility. The RV section has been clarified to allow storage of vehicles on a stable