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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF 1oTOR'I'H OLIVISTED MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2018 ROLL CALI. Ms. Nader called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Julie Nader, Dave Anderson, Paul Schumann, Darriclc Matthews Absent: Greg Malone, Don Rerlco, Toin Patton Staff: Planning Director Kim Lieber, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo-Ackerman REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Planning and Design Commission aninutes of June 23, 2018, motion passed 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 18-10823; Marathon; 27645 Lorain Road Representatives: Mike Meyer, 3918 Cleveland Road East, Huron, OH; Omar Jamal, owner Ms. Lieber said the proposal consists of a building addition and alterations to the existing Marathon gas station property, which is zoned B-3 General Business. The property has been subject to numerous property maintenance violations, several which have been abated and additional violations which will be resolved through this project. The applicant proposes to enclose two areas of the building along the front fagade that are currently under canopy. The BZBA granted a variance for front setback, as the addition on the north side encroaches further into the 75 foot required setback from Lorain Road. The additions will be constructed of brick painted to match the building and glass. The building, roof and trim, rear man door and wall sign will be repainted. In staff review, the applicant indicated that the drive through would no longer be in service and the sign would be removed, however the existing overhead doors will remain for the time being. Canopy improvements include new aluminum composite panels, replacement signage, column covers and other maintenance items like painting existing bollards. The existing wood fence to the rear of the building will be stained or painted, as well. New lighting is proposed including pole lights and canopy lights. Based upon the submission made July 11 c'' lighting levels exceed code requirements by small amounts. Also, the site plan shows two new LED downcast area lighting fixti.ues; however the cut sheet was not included and it does not appear they were taken into consideration in the photometric plan. Staff asked for new landscaping to compensate for the large tree that was removed without a permit from the rear of the property near the building. The applicant has proposed some new cypress but the quantities and plan icons do not match up. She read Mr. Malone's comments into the record: "I'd like to see more extensive landscaping in the bed along Butternut Ridge. Where they show 3 cypress (which need to be more clearly identified with botanical names), they can create the bed referred to in the plan. Should have an assortment of plants for color/texture diversity. That theme should