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- ' CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED r + PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 08, 2007 MINUTES 1. CAUCUS: II. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm. PRESENT: J. Lasko Jr., R. Bohlmann, D. Rerko, M. Mahoney, J. Cotner, G. Malone ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director K. Wenger, Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, City Engineer D. Collins, Building Commissioner D. Conway and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote ABSENT: M. Meredith Mr. Lasko expressed condolences to Mr. Bohlmann and his family for the recent death of his son. A moment of silence was observed. III. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: J. Lasko moved to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of July 25, 2007 as written. M. Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll call: J. Lasko, D. Rerko, M. Mahoney, G. Malone and J. Cotner - yes; R. Bohlmann abstained. Minutes approved. IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Sruegger's Bagels; 27045 Lorain Road: (WRD # 4) Proposal consists of minor modification to exterior. Note: PDC tabled 7/25/07 and BZA addressed variances 08/02/07. Ms. Wenger reported that the proposal incorporated the Commission's requests. The landscaping plan increased plantings for the front and rear of property. The traffic signal loop detector at the exit drive onto Whitethorn for Lorain Road is shown. The north wall sign mounting details were submitted. Plans note that the building and brick pavers will be power washed and repairs for the existing fencing and dumpster enclosure are noted. The applicant shows two options for the fencing along the west property line, one with continuous fencing and one with infill landscaping. The applicant received variances for signage and parking which is contingent upon four spaces being reserved for employees. Mr. O'Malley recommended the commission incorporate the BZA condition as part of their approval as well as the required easement for the traffic loop detector being submitted to the law department for approval. Mr. Rerko had no objections to the method chosen to mount the north wall sign and suggested a sealant be used to ensure weather proofing. He questioned how the conduit would be run. Mr. Boyle said the connection point would be close to the mounting brackets and a sealant would be used. Mr. Malone said he preferred the fencing option 2 which will infill the open areas with burning bush. . J. Lasko moved to approve the proposal for Bruegger's Bagels of 27045 Lorain Road which consists of minor modifications to the exterior with the following conditions: 1. The BZA condi'tion to mark 4 parking spaces for employees only. 2. The parking spaces shown as 1 & 2 are to be marked handicap. 3. The traffic loop detector easement is to be submitted to the law department for review and approval. 4. The commission chooses option 2 shown 1