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., CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-APRIL 11, 1989 I. ROLL CALL: Chaimtan Thomas called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: R. Bierman, R. Bowen, B. Gorris, T. Morgan, and J. Thomas Absent: M. Betts and E. Traczyk Also Present: Assistant Law Director Dubelko, Consulting City Engineer Cesen, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: T. Morgan moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 28, 1989 as written, seconded by R. Bowen, and unanimously approved. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1) Toys "R" Us,located on the north side of Lorain Road, west of Crestmont. Proposal to construct building and discussion of the relocation of the Lorain Road and Whitethorn Blvd. intersection. Chairman Thomas explained that this proposal had received a variance for the smaller parking spaces and that they had previously agreed to re-align the intersection of Whitethorn and Lorain to line up with their proposed driveway. Mr. Lepisto, from Traff-Pro, and Mr. Ricci, Mr. Olear, and Mr. Nicholson, all represented Toys "R" Us. Mr. Ricci advised that more trees have been added to the plan as requested, P1r. Lepisto presented the revised site plan and explained that in order to signalize the drive on the north side of Lorain Road they believed it would be best to do some minor geometric improvements on the Whitethorn Avenue approach to increase the turning radius to improve right turns onto Lorain Road. He expl.ained that by realigning the Whitethorn intersection and by.shifting the Toys "R" Us drive 10 feet to the west it will be possible to install the signal and eliminate traffic conflicts. He advised that the turning radius would be realigned and cut off about 25 to 30 feet, that no addi- tional right of way nor any Dunkin Donut property would be needed; and that some utilities would be relocated. During the discussion it was brought out that the 5 foot sidewalk would be right at the curb line, which the Commission believed would be a safety hazard, especially since this is a school crossing. After some discussion it was decided that the 25 foot radius could be reduced to approximately 23 feet to give about a 2 to 3 foot tree.l.awn. Mr. Lepisto further advised that Sparks Tune Up has a second access drive (not shown on the plan) on the southwest corner of the intersection which would make a bad situation at the inter- section. City Engineer Cesen agreed that there should be some tree lawn and questioned if the developers had contacted Dunkin Donuts to acquire some of their property. Mr. Nicholson advised that they had attempted to contact the.manager but he did not get back to them. Neither Mr. Lepisto rior thedeveloper had a problem with the reduced radius. Regarding the second Sparks curb cut, Mr. Cesen stated that does not know if the city can take away an access from a business. Assistant Law Director Dubellco will check into this. Mr. Bierman stated that it is possible that this is not a legal access, and that perhaps that property does not belong to