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.? ? CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING COMNIISSION M[NUTES - JULY 9, 1991 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Gorris called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. Present: R. Bowen, M. Hughes, T. Morgan, A. Skoulis, and B. Gorris. Mr. Thoma.s arrived at 8:10 p.m. Absent: L. Orlowski Also Present: Assistant Law Director Dubelko, Building Commissioner Conway, City Engineer Deichmann, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. II. REVIEnT AND CORRECTION OF MCNUTES : T. Morgan moved to accept the minutes of June 25, 1991 as written, seconded by R. Bowen. Roll call on motion: Morgan, Bowen, Hughes, Skoulis, and Gorris, yes. Mr. Thomas abstained. III. BUILDING DEPAR'IlMIIVT REQUESTS : 1) Great Northern Dodge, 26075 Lorain Road Proposal to construct addition and revision to site plane Mr. Shartman, Great Northern Dodge, explained that a new 6,000 square foot structure (agenda stated addition) will be built over the footprint of the P-X-i sting building and will be leased to Boaters' World, a boati.ng accessory business. It was clarified that this is the parcel across the street from the Great Northern Dodge main sales lot. Building Commissioner Conway advised that 27 parking spaces are required and they are showing 31. Mr. Shartman presented a picture of another facility and explained that the company has decided to change from the plans presented to the type building shown. He would like to keep as many parking spaces as possible. It was clarified that this is on ane parcel and will be a completely new building. Mr. Thomas explained that the Commission is trying to get as inuch landscaping on Lorain Road as possible, and since this does not appear to be a high traffic business; questioned if some of these spaces could be landbanked. Mr. Shartman stated that the property was well landscaped at present, but they would be willing to landbank some spaces. There was no representative available from the company for tonight's meeting and Mr. Shartman does not kmow the actual traffic figures or hours of operation, but he advised that customers did not bring boats onto the property for ariy installation. Mr. Thomas advised that a detailed landscape plan would be required for the Architectural Review Board. The lessee will install signage which conforms to code, they mainly want a building sign and there is a ground sign on Lorain Road. Mr. Conway advised that this proposal was submitted while the old codes were in effect so it would have to be approved under those codes. It was explained that all pole signs would have be removed withi.n 8 years, but they could have a pylon sign up to 10 feet tall. Mr. Sha.rtman will try to bring a representative from the company to the next meeting. The members discussed which spaces should be removed. Mr. Morgan suggested removing 11 spaces including those which are adjacent to Brookpark Road in the rear. Mr. Shartman 1