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t PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 2024 ROLL CALL Mr. David called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Tom David, Humberto Olivos, Jose Leon, Cary Peeples, Paul Shymske, Matt-Marrie Staff: Director Max Upton, City Engineer Don Sheehy, Assistant Director of Law Bryan O'Malley, Administrative Assistant Lyn Wilson MEETING MINUTES The meeting minutes of July 24, 2024 were approved. All in favor; none opposed. NEW BUSINESS 85-2024; Dale Schmidt; Industrial Parkway The proposal consists of new construction at the location. A developer with prior projects in North Olmsted proposed a new 11,970 square foot building in the city's industrial park. The zoning and adjacent parcels are designated for industrial use. The property has a single driveway, 15 parking spaces, and existing storm detention. The building materials will include concrete, masonry, and metal. A fire suppression system is not required, but a rapid entry system per Ohio Fire Code will be included. The preliminary development plans met the city's engineering requirements. The developer proposed an 11,970 square foot speculative building in the industrial park, differing from previous projects by having a rectangular design with office space to be added later based on tenant needs. The building was designed with loading docks, vehicle access, and road exposure in mind. The project started on the far west side of the 4.93 -acre property, meeting frontage and sideline requirements. The design included metal and masonry, with a detention system at the back. The developer considered future flexibility and potential expansion but made no commitments. A resident, living adjacent to the proposed building site, expressed concerns about the retention pond, potential water drainage issues, and the absence of a berm similar to one on a nearby property. He questioned the environmental impact and the change in property zoning from residential to industrial. He also criticized the area's development, noting that it was originally intended for housing, not industrial use, and suggested tabling the project for further review. Questions were raised about the property's prior review for tree clearance, which was approved under a different design late last year. Concerns were also expressed regarding the existing pond and whether it met regulations. It was noted that the pond, currently unmodified, has an outlet pipe, and further calculations would be required if the project were approved. Buffering requirements were discussed, with the existing 300 -foot distance meeting code, though additional landscaping was suggested. Clarifications were provided on