04/26/2006 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

CI1'Y OI+ NOIi7H OI.MSTEID FLANNYNG 8t DESIGN COMIVIISSaO1V MEETIPTG COiFNCIL CHAMBERS WEDIVESI?AY, APRIL 26, 2006 NIINgTTES 1. CAUCiTS: 7:00 PM H. 1tOLL CALL,: . Chaisman Lasko called the mee#ing to order at PIdESENT: Members; J. Lasko, R. Bohlmaam, G. Malone, M. Ivieredith and M. Yager. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Planning Director K. Wenger, Assistaiat Bttiiding Commissioner T. Ryrnarczyk, Engineerpng Consultant M. Raig and Cierk of Commissions D. Ytote. ABSEN'Y':1Vlembers; J. Cotner and M.1Vlahoney IIIo REVIEVV ArTi) CORRECTION OF MYNUTES: J. I.asko moved to approve the Plamning & Design Commission aninutes datecl April 12, 2006 as written. M. Yager seconded the ffiotion, which was unanimously approved. IV. OI,D BUSINESS: • Fafth Tlaird Bank; 28856/28890 Lorain I2oad: (VM # 3) Proposal consists of deynolishing 2 existing buildings and consteucting a new building with sate impravements. Nate: Planning & Design Commission tabled the groposal on 04/12/06 and ijariances are required. 1li1s. W enger reported that since the last meetuag the applic,ants tnade revisions to ttye landscape plan, including preseavation of trees in the front la.ndscape azea. The commission pPeviously approved the proposed imgation system and having oniy one access drive to the site. She reminded the commission that they discussed making final approvai contingent upon the lots being consolidated. Based on the revised plans, six variances are required and five relate ta lighting. VVhereas the previous plans had lighting hot spots, the revised plans contain Iocations that will have zero light readings. Furthermore there are still high readings under the drive-thru canopy. One varianee is for an additional vva11 sign wluch wouid be located in the drive-thru area. Mr. Ra.ig reported tlnat a consolidation plat was needed for the two parcels as the proposed building crosses existing parcels property lines. Mr. Weber the architect reviewed that the requested ash and pine tree in tlie front would be saved and perennial beds added around the base of each tree avvlnich would include Hosta as the areas are shaded. There will be 5 prairifire crab trees pianted along the east property Iine. He is worlcing with his neighbor to the west (1VIr. Boss) to come up wita a landscaping pian that will include pirae trees and lower plantimgs along the west property line. To address lighting issues fie worked vaith his engineer for aitemate solutions. A tight fixture was moved inward on the property to eliminate the front lighting issue. The canopy area is a sa£ety concern for the ba.nk amd tlge readings retnain higii but they feel that for safety reasons the variance is vvarranted. The rear and east azeas have light encroaching over properly lines,