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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2006 MINUTES 1. CAUCUS: 7:15 PM II. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Members J. Laslco, R. Bohlmann, J. Cotner, G. Malone, M. Mahoney, M. Meredith and M. Yager. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director K. Wenger, Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote. III. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: J. Lasko moved to adopt the Planning & Design Commission xrunutes of May 10, 2006 as written. G. Malone seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. IV. OLD BUSINESS: lo Taco Bell; 24247 I.orain Road: (WRD # 4) Proposal consists of demolishing the existing building and constructing a new restaurant with site improvementso Note: PDC tabled the proposal on 04-26-06 and the Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances on 05-04-06. Mse Wenger reported that the new plans included previous recommendations, including: • A new vinyl fence along south property line • Additional landscaping was added to screen/buffer the handicap parking area, as well as other landscaping changes • Several options were submitted related to the colored banding, including a two-color and three-color scenario. • No further information was submitted from the manufacture pertaining to the thin-bricks ability to withstand/uphold in Ohio's weather. The Board of Zoning Appeals granted some and denied some of Taco Bell's variance requests. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that the new plans required verification as to how the two light poles would be shielded to ensure an additional variance would not be needed, Mr. Dugas with Pacific Bells and Mr. Allen Owner of DLA Services were present to discuss the proposale Mr. Dugas presented updated elevation drawings for the commissioners to review. The color scheme they would like to use is a three color palette which is not as bright as the printouts appear. The two color pattern would not be as effective nor would it breakup the starkness of the walls. As the bell is unable to be extended above the roofline either a straight or arched roofline can be used. He advised that they would shield the light poles to ensure no further variances are required. A sample board was passed around which accurately reflected the three colors to be used on the building. NIr. Rymarczyk advised that the lens to the lights must be parallel to the ground and any changes made would be within the light housing itself. If the applicants agreed that that would be completed no further variances are needed. Mr. Dugas assured the commission they would not require any further variances. They will install a tan vinyl fence to blend with the building. The recommended trees were