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r PLANNING & I)ESIGN COMMISSION CI7CY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR AUGUST 26, 2009 ROLL CALL Mr. Laslco called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Commission observed a moment of silence in honor of Senator Kennedy. Present: John Laslco, Melissa Meredith, Greg Malone, Don Rerko, Angela Williamson, Ralph Bohlmann, Jim Cotner Staf£ Planning Director Kim Wenger, City Engineer Pietro DiFranco, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerlc of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF 1VIINUTES Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by 1VIs. Williamson, to approve the Planning and Design Commission minutes of August 12, 2009, which was approved 7-0. NEW BUSINESS CMS09-08 Valvoline Instant Oil Chan2e; 24866 Lorain Road Representative: Marlc Gilbertson, Valvoline Ms. Wenger said the proposal consisted of fagade changes which were reviewed and denied as a minor change. Changes consist of altering the roofline with a decorative cornice, a new red and blue architectural feature and new signage. Clarification as to how the wall sign would affix to the building is needed. Mr. Mitchell noted the fagade changes, signage proposal and indicated some signage has been removed. Mr. Gilbertson said the Valvoline design from 1986 was outdated and the building modifications were designed for all stores across the country. There will be two tower elements, a new wall sign and ground sign. The towers are white anodized aluminum clad with a red aluminum top cap and recessed white neon lighting. Ms. Wenger questioned the neon lighting which the city has never allowed. Mr. Gilbertson passed out detailed plans pertaining to the tower caps, signage, neon lighting and provided a colored rendering of a remodel to show the visual affects of the lights. If neon lighting is not allowed then LED or florescent lights would be used. The red caps would extend beyond the towers and the lights would be hidden behind the cap. Mr. Rerlco questioned if the colored wall element over the bay doors was illuminated and Mr. Gilbertson said there would be internal lighting. The cabinet is 16 inches thick with an aluminum band across the top and bottom and the florescent lights are inside the cabinet. Mr. Lasko questioned if the rear two wall elements above the drive bays were illuminated signs. Mr. Gilbertson said they were directional signs for the bays and would not be illuminated. Mr. Mitchell said these cabinets would be wall signs unless the numbers were removed and suggested moving the numbers inside the bays. Mr. Gilbertson said the numbers would be