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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING IN OLD TOWN HALL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006 MINUTES 1. CAUCUS: II. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm PRESENT: J. Lasko, J. Cotner, R. Bohlmann, G. Malone, M. Mahoney and M. Meredith. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk, Acting. Engineer P. DiFranco and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote. ABSENT: Member; M. Yager III. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: J. Lasko moved to approve _the Planning & Design Commission minutes of October 25, 2006 as written. M. Mahoney seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Third Federal Savings; 26949 Lorain Road: (WRD # 4) Proposal consists of demolishing existing bank and constructing a new bank with site improvements. Note PDC tabled the proposal on 10-25-06. Mr. Lasko advised that the City Planners memo dated November 15, 2006 pertaining to'Third Federals proposal was received a copy was provided to the applicant and the memo would`be made a part of the minutes (see attached). Mr.. Rymarczyk reported that depending on the outcome of the meeting variances maybe required, one being the exit only sign and the second possible variance would be for the proposed widths and radius of the three curb cuts if not brought into code. Mr. DiFranco reported that the western drive was to be no wider than 24-feet and the apron curb radius needed to be revised to be tangent with the Lorain Road curb. He cautioned the applicant to make sure the radius of the curb remained on the banks property. The eastern proposed exit only apron should be revised to be tangent to Lorain as well and the drive as shown would still allow vehicles to turn left off the sight. He requested the eastern drive be decreased to a maximum width of 14 feet. By angling the drives west-side radius eastward it would prohibit vehicles from. entering or exiting the drive to the left. The apron on whitethorn is to be no wider than 24 feet, with a 25 foot radius. Although the plans indicate tliat damaged sidewalks would be replaced along the east driveway he recommends replacing sidewalks along both the east and western sides of the driveway. Mr. O'Malley advised that the entire sites proposal was to be addressed as a new development. The applicants are not automatically entitled to three curb cuts nor are the existing non-conforming curbs grandfathered. The commission should address the entire site in accordance to chapter 1126.07 pertaining to whether the proposal is in conformance with land, use policies i.e. plans, maps, rules and/or regulations. Would the proposal have any adverse impact on neighboring properties. Is there adverse impact on vehiculax or pedestrian