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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED - PLANNING COMMISSION ATINUTES - FEBRUARY 23, 1988 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Morgan called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. Present: R. Bierman, B. Gorris, J. Thomas, E. Traczyk, and T. Morgan Absent: M. Betts Also Present: Assistant Law Director Dubelko, Building Commissioner Conway, Consulting City Engineer Boyer, and Clerk of Commissions B. Oring. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: J. Thomas moved to approve the Planning Commission minutes of February 9, 1988, seconded by E. Traczyk., and unanimously approved. IIIo BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1) Lauren Hi11 Plaza, 24106 Lorain Road Proposal to construct shopping center. (Variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals January 6, 1988). Continued from Planning Commission February 9, 1988. Mr. Zayac, representing the developers, presented a letter from the architects, Bowen and Associates, explaining the revisions that have been made to the ulans in order to alTeviate some of the concerns of the Commission and advised that the Law_Department has upheld the opinion of the Building Commissioner that the emergency drive can be placed on the residentfially zoned section of the property. Pir. Zayac explained that the building has been rotated.in order to increase the landscape buffer to a minimum of 50 feet at the narrowest point and widens to 100 feet, and loading zone is now shown.on the westerly.end of the building. Mr. Morgan read the Safety Department report, noting that they had not seen the revised plans. The police stated, in part: drive- way cuts onto Lorain Road should not be a problem in this area; rear of building is.too close to residential property; closing off rear drive will keep police from patrolling behind the building; and concluded - that there are other areas where builder did not honor agreements after construction was completed. Fire Denartment stated that turn radius dimensions shown-on drawing will be sufficient for fire apnaratus, and fire hydrants must be provided as per city ordinance.. Mr. Morgan read a portion of the legal opinion regarding the fire access drive on the residentially zoned segment of the property (see cop_y attached). Mr. Zayac advised that the Building Commissioner has been given temnlates in order for him to determine if turning radii were sufficient for " trucks turning into.loading zones. Mr. Conway advised that parking conforms to code. Mr. Zayac advised that the chain was planned to - - address the concerns of the neighbors regarding cars parking or drag racing behind the building. Mr..Thomas questioned if they would be transferri.ng the- existing'Chicken Bone bar, which is to be torn down, - to this building. Mr. Rantala, one of the developers, stated that - ,