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PLAN1vING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 14, 2008 ROLL CALL Mr. Lasko called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: John Lasko, Angela Williamson, Greg Malone, Melissa Meredith, Jim Cotner Absent: Don Rerko, Ralph Bohlmann Staff: Planning Director Kim Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Building Commissioner David Conway, City Engineer Dan Collins, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to approve the Apri19, 2008 Planning & Design Commission minutes, as amended, which was approved 4-0. Mr. Cotner abstained. OLD BUSINESS COMS07-0026: Biddulph Trail; 25747 Butternut Ridge Road: (Ward 4) Proposal consists of a cluster home development plan. Note: Residential Cluster rezoning is required. Note: City tabled applicant 11/14/07, PDC tabled 11/28/07, LC addressed on 12/10/07, 01/14/08, 03/10/08 and 04/14/08. Ms. Wenger provided an overview of the project. As a portion of the project is within the historic district two certificates of appropriateness were applied for, one to demolish an existing structure which was turned down and the other was to allow new construction consistent with the historic district. Landmarks discussed a number of alternatives ultimately recommending the original structure be relocated and preserved on the site. A COA was issued to relocate and use the historic portion of the structure on the site where it will be expanded, refinished and blend into the development without losing its historic value. She noted that the first unit would be the existing home relocated. Landmarks recommended the applicant change the home design to a Craftsman style which is prevalent in the district. They also recommended softening the landscaped entryway to a more natural appearance. The applicant removed the proposed gazebo and in addition to creating clusters rather than rows of landscaping the fencing was reduced to a small split rail section. As a result of the changes, Landmarks Commission approved a second COA for new construction within the historic district. The approved changes are shown on page SK-4 of the newly submitted plans. She noted that the changes shown on page SK-4 were not carried throughout the plans, including site plan or landscape plan. She requested all sheets be appropriately modified. The role of the Commission is to review Landmarks recommendations, conduct development review consistent with the RC District, and review the site for rezoning in compliance with the