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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION <br /> CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br /> MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 2023 <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> Mr. Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:13 P.M. in council chambers. <br /> Present: Dave Anderson, Tom Patton, Humberto Olivos, Mary Ellen Hemann <br /> Absent: Julie Nader <br /> Staff: Director Max Upton, Law Director Michael Gareau, Assistant City Engineer, Special <br /> Assistant to the Mayor Chuck Massarolo. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 22-23456; Star-West Great Northern Mall, LLC, 5100 Great Northern BLVD <br /> Proposal consists of a lot split of permanent parcel number 236-09-003. Property is Zoned <br /> B-3 General Business. <br /> Director Upton let the board know that this application should be seen on its own merits and <br /> without context as to what may or may not happen subsequently. It is a lot split of one parcel into <br /> two, and subsequently the newly parceled lot would be short 76 parking spaces. He advised the <br /> board that the staff supported this as they viewed it with a narrow lens. <br /> Engineering stated that parcel A would be short 76 parking spaces. Law Department stated that <br /> there wasn't a development plan in place and that the lot split would not be in compliance with <br /> the zoning code if approved. The board was instructed that they were able to approve this and <br /> they would also have some authority to issue a variance, if they chose to do so. The board was <br /> told that there was some flexibility and that they could also condition it. Director Gareau also <br /> indicated that there are shared parking options. However, he stated that he was unsure if the <br /> presentation would include those shared parking options or if there would be some opposition. <br /> Director Upton included that if the board was in favor that the staff suggested they could request <br /> a variance that there would not be a curb cut on Country Club Blvd. Mr. Anderson asked if that <br /> would be to Parcel B and Director Upton stated yes. <br /> Representative: Nathan Hudak attorney on behalf of Star-West indicated they submitted this <br /> request in November and were pleased with the responsiveness with the city and they had other <br /> representatives there from Israel. They wanted to ensure they were making plans for the long <br /> term. Kevin Butler added he wanted to seek clarification on calculation of parking spaces. <br /> Engineering stated that the code 1161.03-1 Parking Requirements by use and Multi Tennant <br /> Shopping Centers over 50,000sqft, states that 1 per 220sqft UFA is 152,088sgft. <br /> Jay Carson attorney representative for R6 Motors; a neighboring parcel owner. He offered an <br /> objection to the lot split,but that R6 is willing to work with Star-West to resolve the issues they <br /> have. They asked the board to table the item until the issues have been resolved between R6 <br /> Motors and Star-West. This was asked to help alleviate potential conflict in the future. The <br /> 1 <br />