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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTEI) MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 28, 2009 ROLL CALL Mr. Lasko called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: John Lasko Jr., Melissa Meredith, Angela Williamson, Ralph Bohlmann, Greg Malone Absent: Don Rerko, Jim Cotner Staff: Planning Director Kim Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, City Engineer Pietro DiFranco, Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Secretary Tricia Granfors REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Ms. Williamson, to approve the Planning and Design Commission minutes of October 14, 2009, which was unanimously approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS CMS09-09 Sovereian Grace Church; 29047 Lorain Road: Proposal consists of a request for a conditional use permit. Note: PDC tabled 8/26/09 Ms. Wenger said the proposal consists of a request for a conditional use permit for a church in a retail district. Chapter 1118 outlines the general criteria and standards for review. Other than signage, the applicant is proposing no changes to the exterior of the building; therefore, the issue before the Commission is the conditional use permit standards and conditions. There is no development plan review involved. The proposal was tabled at the applicant's last appearance due to outstanding property maintenance issues with the owner. The Law Department had recommended resolving the issue of the deteriorated parking lot prior to approval of a conditional use permit. The proposal has been docketed at the recommendation of the Law Department. Building Commissioner Mitchell reported on his department's attempts to work with property owner Mr. Viviani to correct and document repairs of the asphalt parking lot. An asphalt contractor has proposed repairs and seal coating. An engineering firm, EDP Consultants, will prepare the documents. A pavement technician has also been on site to identify loose and intact areas, measure areas requiring repair, keep track of material quantities, and take photos for documentation. On October 23 a revised plan was submitted showing the area in front of the building and along the driveways to remove 0-2" of scratch coat and apply a new 3/4" surface coat. The repairs to the approximately 48,500 square foot parking lot shall include a minimum of 1-1/4" of new asphalt with sealing and striping where needed. Drawings showing areas in need of repair have not yet been submitted however the parking lot will be tested to determine which layers will remain adhered so a top coat will not be installed over an inadequate base. This testing will be performed by EDP Consultants. City Engineer DiFranco has said he is confident in EDP's ability to competently perform the tests. Other property maintenance violations remain including light fixtures and possible repairs to the rear of the building.