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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTgI OLMSTED MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2012 ROLL CALL Ms. Meredith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Melissa Meredith, Greg Malone, Ralph Bohlmann, Mark Mahoney, Julie Nader, Robert Parry, Don Rerlco Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, City Engineer Pietro DiFranco, Assistant Building Commissioner James McReynolds, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr.1VIahoney, to approve the Planning and Design Commission minutes of June 13, 2012, which passed 6-0. Mr. Rerko abstained. NEW BUSINESS CMS12-04 Boss Family; 31084 Lorain Road Representative: Jack Boss, Boss Concrete This proposal consists of the addition of an office warehouse and site improvements related to the Boss Concrete business. Currently, there is a single family home on the property and the intention is to continue its use as a residence. The applicant proposes to construct an additional building that will be used for his business office and equipment and material storage. The existing driveway will be eliminated and the new drive will be a split drive configuration due to an existing utility pole in the right of way. A pervious concrete parlcing area is proposed for the rear of the site, for customer parlcing and maneuvering commercial vehicles. Vegetation along the west property line will be preserved to buffer the neighboring property and new landscaping in front of the office warehouse and within in the driveway island is shown. Lighting appears to be code compliant and although not shown the applicant indicated landscaping will be irrigated. Mr. McReynolds reviewed variances required and requested the monument sign relocated west of the driveway to eliminate line of sight concerns. Mr. DiFranco said a storm water management plan is required and engineering supports omitting concrete curbing as pervious concrete is being used. The site should be graded away from the neighbors and towards the center of the lot. Mr. Boss said he would like to construct the office warehouse for his business. The monument sign will be constructed out of sandstone. Mr. Rerko agreed the monument sign should be relocated to the west to ensure line of sight is not impeded. He would lilce to see the fagade of the building and the monument sign be consistent in color and material texture. Mr. Malone saicl the proposed landscaping design fit the site however he would like the Austrian pines replaced with Norway spruce 7 to 8 feet tall, the three chanticleer pear trees a minimum of 21/z inch caliper