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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2024 ROLL CALL Mr. David called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Tom David, Humberto Olivos, Cary Peeples, Matt Marrie, Paul Shymske, Jose Leon Staff. Director Max Upton, City Engineer Don Sheehy, Director of Law Bryan O'Malley Administrative Assistant Lyn Wilson MEETING MINUTES Mr. David motioned to approve the meeting minutes of September 25, 2024. All in favor none opposed. NEW BUSINESS 65-2024; Ohio Junk Force; 30033 Lorain Road The Ohio Junk Force, Incorporated project, located at 30033 Lorain Road, was presented for review. It involved utilizing a vacant lot of approximately 32,234 square feet and constructing a building of about 5,625 square feet. The remaining green space resulted in an impervious surface percentage of 45.7%. The project was categorized as a general office and service use, as it was a fee-for-service operation where junk was hauled away, and salvageable items were resold. Services were provided by appointment only, and there was no traditional retail activity. All vehicles used by the business were stored indoors, with no outdoor vehicle storage. The project included approximately 2,200 square feet of office space. Four variances were approved by the BZBA, addressing setbacks and parking requirements. The applicant sought these variances, including a front setback reduction in line with the Lorain corridor plan, which called for buildings to be closer to the street for a more pedestrian -friendly environment. Additionally, parking spaces were reduced, and a variance was granted for lot width. The building design complied with the new setback standards, but the sidewalk width couldn't be fully achieved due to site constraints, a tradeoff considered acceptable by staff. The plantings adhered to the Lorain road recommendations. The project was deemed worthwhile, with staff encouraging the board to recommend it favorably to the council. An engineering review revealed no concerns with the site as proposed. The owner of Ohio Junk Forest, located on Reed Road in North Ridgeville, discussed the business's operations, which mainly involve removing unwanted items from people's homes, such as furniture, old appliances, and personal belongings after family members pass away. The business works primarily by appointment, and while some items are resold, much of the focus is on junk removal. The building's 2,200 square feet of office space includes a small area for