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CITY OF NOIZ'I'H OI.MSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLANNIlVG COMMISSION MIlNUTES - JULY 22, 2003 IN COUNECIIL CHAlVIBERS 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Koeth called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: R. Koeth, J. Lasko, S. Hoff-Smith, T. Hreha, C. Allan, and W. Spalding ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk, City Engineer G. Durbin, and Assistant Clerk of Commissions A. Kilbane IL REVEEW AND CORRECTION OF NIlNUTES: The Planning Commission minutes dated July 8, 2003 have been submitted for approval. R. Koeth made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seeonded by W. Spalding and unanimously approved. III. BTJILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1. Halleen KIA; 27726 Lorain Road PP#232-10-044. 232-10-026, 025 and 232-10-024 Proposal consists of an approved plan dated 3/12/02 returning due to the removal of the building fronting on Porter Road "ONLY". The new plan is to use the area to store automobiles. Note: 1) The applicant tabled themselves from the 11/12/02 Planning Commission meeting and was tabled 5/27/03. 2) Variances are required. 3) Engineering Department still requires all parcels be consolidated. NOTE: This proposal was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant on 7/17/03. 2. 12emington College; 2635 Great Northern Shopping Center: Proposal consists of new exterior improvements, new masonry covered entrance to the existing Top's building to accommodate a post secondary school. Note: Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit 1/14/03 and approved the proposal 5/27/03. Architectural Review Board tabled the plans 6/18/03. Variance request was tabled 6/5/03 by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicant Presentation Mr. Dan Saleet of ADA Architects came forward on behalf of Remington College. He indicated the proposal received the approval of the Architectural Review Board contingent upon putting some annuals along Brookpark Road. He then reviewed the site plan with the board. He explained that they were asked to use annuals due to the salt used in winter months. The Architectural Review Board suggested heavy mounding as well. They have added an island since the first Architectural Review Board meeting and have taken out some of the dead landscaping. They even added two large 80 square foot planters in the front to soften the building. Commission Questions and Coanments Mr. Koeth asked what else was discussed at the second meeting with that board. Mr. Saleet said the sight lighting was touched on briefly and they have a new lighting scheme. They have 6 double head poles in the parking lot that will be 30 feet high, at 400-watts. He said they will need 3 variances with regard to the type of fixture, the setback allowed, and also the maximum foot candle level. He said they have exterior lighting underneath the canopy and building mounted lighting per the city regulations. He added they will have a conforming look to their neighbors as requested by the Architectural Review Board; it wants a unifying look. Building Department Questions and Comments 1VIr. Ryanarczyk indicated the building department has not viewed the lighting plan yet as it was just received today. He said they will have to look into the variances that are needed prior to going to the Board of Zoning Appeals. He believes there are the 3 variances that Mr. Saleet mentioned and there may be a flagpole issue that will require a variance due to the height. Mr. Koeth asked if the applicant