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, . , 1 CITY OF NOR'TH OLMSTEYD "TOGETHIER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLANNING COMI!'lISSION MINUTES - MA.Y 11, 1999 7:30 P1VI: IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Tallon called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. PRESENT: Chairman, R. Tallon, Commissioners, K. O'Rourke, R. Koeth, T. Hreha, and T. Brennan. ALSO PRESENT City Engineer, P. Deichmann, Assistant Building Commissioner, T. Rymarczyk, and Clerk of Commissions, D. Rote. ABSENT Commissioners, S. Asseff and W. Spalding. II. REVIEW AND CORIZECTION OF NIlNUTES: Minutes of the March 9,1999 and April 27,1999, Planning Commission meetings have been submitted for review. R. Tallon motioned to approve the March 9, 1999 Planni.ng Commission minutes as written. The motion was seconded by, K. O'Rourke and unanimously approved. R. Tallon motioned to approve the Apri127, 1999 Planning Commission minutes as written. The motion was seconded by, T. Brennan and unanimously approved. III. BLJII,DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1. Motorcars Chrvsler Plvmouth Jeep• 27500 Lorain Road: Proposal consists of using a self-contained modular office (trailer) on the existing car lot. Chairman Tallon called all interested parties forward to present their proposal. Mr. Murray, with Motor Cars came forward to present the proposal. 1VIr. 1Vlurray indicated he was present to request that 1Vlotorcars be allowed to place a 40' by 11.9-foot modular unit on their lot. It would be used as a sales office for used cars. There will be an awning added to the unit as well as landscaping. Mr, Murray showed the board memUers pictures of units similar to what would be used. He commented that Jay's landscaping would place landscape boxes, containing shrubbery in front of the offi'ice. The unit would be placed about 75'feet from Mr. Hills property which, in January Motor Cars was before the board asking to have part of 1VIr. Hills property rezoned. As that proposal was denied the placement would be 75'feet from his lot line, and 10'feet from the sideyard, which is currently a car wash. The Ohio State board of building standards has approved the modular unit. It is self contained and electrically heated. The purpose of the unit is to accommodate the customers and salesman, so they don't have to walk all the way back to the rear building. This type of modular unit has been used in other areas and seams to work well. Mr. 1Vlurray suggested the City Engineer indicated that the lot was not big enough for the modular unit. Therefore it is at the recommendation of the City Engineer that the two parcels be combined. He further commented that the height of the modular unit would be 8'feet high. Mrs. O'Rourke asked if the canopy would be the same color as in the picture and if it was a fabric or metal canopy. Mr. Tallon asked if the applicant had a cutting of the awning that would be used. Mr. Murray indicated he did not know the color "nor" did he have a sample of the awning that would be used. Mr. Koeth asked why the modular unit was chosen over a building. Mr. Murray indicated it was less costly. N1r. Hreha suggested the unit would be unsightly. Mr. Murray reviewed that it would be very nice looking, that other motor car dealers use them, landscaping