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, rI CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING COMIVIISSION MINUTES - MAY 27, 1997 I. ROLL CALL: Acting ChairnLan_ Manuing called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Present: A. Manning; K O'Rourke; T. Brennan; R. Koeth; D. Cameron-Alston; and T. Herbster. II. REViEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The minutes were not complete, therefore the review and correction will be completed at the next regular meeting. III. BiTII.DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS:: 1) Rite Aid, 28974-29016 Lorain Road Proposal to demolish existing structure and construct a new single story retail build.ing. Variances will be required. Mr. Strelau, architect, presented the proposal. A revised site plan was distributed.which eliminated the need for some variances. The development plans for Rite Aid call for all new single story free standing retail units with a drive-thru pharmacy unit attached. The Rite Aid facility will be constructed on the north east comer ofthe proposed Crocker-Stearns extension. Mr. Manning wondered ifvariances would be required. Mr. Strelau believed variance requests have been eliminated as originally a setback variance was needed for both sides ofthe proposed structure. Mr. Conway wondered if the signage package will be included with this presentation. Mr. Strelau advised the signage will be brought up at a later date. Mr. Herbster wondered if there would be enough room for the parking if the Crocker-Stearns extension is completed. Mr. Strelau explained he received plans from O.D.O.T. and there appears to be a 75 feet between the properiy line of the Rini Realty property and the proposed Crocker Road pavement line. Mr. Brennan noted the drive thru appears to extend across the back of the building, and he wondered if this would impose a problem as the trash enclosuxe and loading zone may prevent people from exiting. Mr. Strelau explained on average approximately two to three cars per hour will come through the drive thru. He noted there would be only one or two dwnpster pickups a week. Mr. Conway questioned if Right Aid plans on selling liquor and/or alcohol as this activity may be prolu'bited because of the schools. Mr. Strelau was unsu.re, but was willing to clarify this at a future meeting. The following materiaLs will be used in the constrnction: dryvit (lighter material); split faced block or face brick (bottom dark band); panaflex material (awning); and dryvit (drive thru canopy). Mr. Brennan wondered if the awning will be back lit. Mr. Strelau explained typically the awning is back lit, however he understood that this is something that may be unacceptable to the planning commission. Tlie awning will have a matte finish. There are windows along the perimeter of the building for sunlight and security reasons. Mr: Manning questioned the layout of the lighting around the building. Mr. Strelau explained there would be 400 watt metal halide fixtures on 20 foot poles for the parking lot area. Mr. Brennan requested that the wall packs along the building be reduced to 150 watt. Ms. Cameron-Alston asked for detaiLs on the future development to the north of the proposaL Although he could not elaborate on the detaiLs, Mr. Strelau advised if Crocker Road is extended the developer has discussed the possibility of constructing another unit. He noted there will be HVAC and compressor units on the top of the roo£ The members wondered if these units would be visible from the street if Crocker Road is ever extended. Mr. Strelau did not have these details but will provide them at the next meeting. Mrs. O'Rourke wondered if Mr. Zergott has reviewed the landscaping. Mr. Strelau was unsure but noted he is aware of Mr. Zergott's preferences from a previous proposaL Mr. Manning wondered if the drive