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rn CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGE'I'HER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLANNYNG COMMISSION NIINUTES - APRIL 13, 1999 IN COUNCIL CHANIBERS 7:30 PM "DUE TO A TECHNICAL E12ROR THE MINUTES OF A.PRIL 13, 1999, DID NOT 12ECORI), THEREFORE THE MINUTES A1ZE W1tiTTEN FROIIVI THE CLERKS NOTES" I. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairman T. Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:45pm. PRESENT: Commissioners, K. O'Rourke, R. Koeth, T. Brennan, S. Asseff, W. Spalding, and T. Hreha. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director, J. Dubelko, Building Commissioner, D. Conway, Engineering Commissioner, P. Deichmann, and Clerk of Commissions, D. Rote. ABSENT: Chairman, R. Tallon. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINLJTES: R. Koeth motioned to table the minutes of Nlarch 9, 1999, due to grammatical errors unanimously approved. III. BU7LDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: The motion was seconded by, W. Spalding and 1) Daewoo Motor America; 27881 Lorain Road: Proposal is to expand the existing showroom, which will include existing canopy and overhang. Note: Variances may be required. Vice Chairman, Brenna.n called all interested parties forward to present their proposal. Mr. Kline, the architect and Mr. Waldren, operator of Daewoo came forward to present their proposal. Mr. Kline indicated the existing showroom of the former Halleen Oldsmobile would be eYpanded. The owners would like to expand the showroom out to the existing overha.ng, which would be 8'feet. This would be done by placing glass between the columns that are presently there. A variance is needed for the northwest corner area setback. The remainder of the building will remain as is, only the glass and a sidewalk would be added. Mr. Brennan reviewed that the glass would come out 8'feet, and is placed between the existing colurnns that are presently in place. Mr. Kline indicated Mr. Brennan was correct. Mrs. 0'Rourke asked if the developers could just add glass to the existing showroom to achieve the same look. Mr. Waldren suggested the rest rooms were located in the northeast corner, and they would like the entire front of the showroom to be glass. They would like to inake sure the traffic traveling east on Lorain Road would be able to view the showroom from the street. Mr. Hreha questioned if there would be any changes made to the eYisting roof. Mr. Kline indicated there would be no changes made to the existing roo£ Mr. Asseff asked if new columns would be placed in the front of the building, once the building was expanded. Mr. Kline suggested there would not be columns. Mr. Brennan indicated that the former owners had abused the rear neighbors, as far as noise, lights, and trucks coming and going. The board is very concerned about what would be going on in the rear of the building. Mr. Kline reviewed that the rear of the building would be used to clean cars that had been purchased. Mr. Hreha asked if the existing building would be painted. Mr. Kline indicated that the building would be painted, white with green trim. Mr. Conway reviewed that because the existing building is nonconforining a special permit would be needed. Mr. Kline indicated that two doors would be added to the building. Mr. Brennan asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Waldren suggested they would be open Monday through Friday. Mr, Asseff asked how many over hang doors would be in the back of the building. Mr. Kline indicated there would be two doors in the back of the building. Mr. Brennan asked if the developers had any intentions of adding lights to the site. Mr. Kluie suggested the only work scheduled to be done is painting the building and adding the glass. Mr. Koeth