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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2020 ROLL CALL Ms. Nader called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm via online public meeting. Present: Julie Nader, Dave Anderson, Humberto Olivos, Tom Patton Absent: Greg Malone, Darrick Matthews, Paul Schumann Staff. Planning Director Kim Lieber, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Olivos, to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of October 28, 2020, motion passed 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS Proposed Chapter 1135 Updates Ms. Lieber reviewed the change regarding recreational vehicles made since the last meeting. The time limit in the RV section was replaced with an allowance for maintenance and preparation for use. Ms. Nader and Mr. Anderson thought this change was acceptable. Ms. Lieber spoke with the Building Commissioner about generators after the last meeting. There was general agreement among the commission regarding the air conditioner requirements but the location of generators still needed to be addressed. The Building Commissioner said the common size of generators being requested has a decibel level during use that cannot meet the current noise limitations at the zoning setbacks required. Ms. Lieber thought allowing them in the side yard would be confusing to property owners if they are not capable of meeting the noise requirements. The Building Commissioner did not think the cost of running electrical wiring from the side yard to the rear yard would be substantial, if needed. Ms. Lieber preferred having the generators in the rear yard and allowing unusually sizes or shaped properties to request a variance. Ms. Nader agreed with the different requirements for air conditioners and generators and to handle specific properties through the BZBA if they can meet the noise requirements. Mr. Anderson asked about the proposed changes in Ordinance 555.09 regarding the use of generators, Ms. Lieber said the generators could be regularly exercised between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. but the time limit would not apply if being used for an emergency. Mr. Anderson added that homeowners could add landscaping or other sound reducing measures if the generator is too loud. Mr. Olivos pointed out that 60 decibels is about the level of noise from a dishwasher and 70 decibels is the sound of a vacuum cleaner, to put the noise levels into context. Ms. Nader moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to recommend approval of the Chapter 1135 One and Two Family Residences as amended, motion passed 4-0. Administrative Approvals Extended Stay, 25801 Country Club Boulevard, removed trees without approval so an