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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 ROLL CALL Ms. Nader called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm. Present: Julie Nader, Dave Anderson, Humberto Olivos, Tom Patton Absent: Mary Ellen Hemann, Darrick Matthews Staff: Economic & Community Development Max Upton, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Administrative Assistant Kristine Jones REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Nader moved, second by Mr. Patton to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of August 24, 2022 NEW BUSINESS: 22-22724; Brick City Vapors; 28875 Lorain Road Proposal consists of a conditional use permit. Property is zoned B-2 Office/Service Space. Representative: Keith James, 28875 Lorain Road. Director Upton explained that Brick City Vapors has been in business since 2014 and has recently changed building locations from Brookpark Extension to 28875 Lorain Road. They fall under the new zoning code which requires a conditional use permit for the sale of tattoo, body branding, hookah lounges, drug paraphernalia and smoke shops. In order to obtain a conditional use, permit the following needs must be met: 1. The use shall be located at least 3,000 feet, measured lot line to lot line, from the nearest tattoo, branding, hookah lounge, drug paraphernalia, smoking establishments. 2. The use shall be located within a commercial shopping center building with the combined floor area of all businesses being 30,000 square feet or more. Director Upton continued and the smoke shop is at least 3,000 feet from the closest tattoo, branding, hookah lounge, drug paraphernalia, smoking establishments. He noted that the only tattoo business within 3,000 feet from 28875 Lorain Road has been shut down. Also, the applicant provided evidence that the use is located within a commercial shopping center building with a total floor area of 30,000 square feet or more. He noted that both criterion has been met. Furthermore, for the record it was noted that Brick City Vapors only sells vapors. Ms. Nader stated that there is a significant amount of signage in the windows. Mr. James explained that 33 % of window signage is allowed and they are right at that amount. He noted that they could remove part of the sign that says `'vapors" if that would make the board feel more comfortable.