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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR MARCH 14, 2012 ROLL CALL Ms. Meredith called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Melissa Meredith, Greg Malone, Julie Nader, Ralph Bohlmann Absent: Don Rerko, Robert Parry, Mark Mahoney Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner James McReynolds, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW ANI) CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to approve the Planning and Design Commission minutes of Felbruary 22, 2012, which passed 4-0. NEW BUSINESS CMS12-02: Nissan of North Olmsted; 28596 Lorain Road Representatives: Jeff Ningard and Brian Fabo Ms. Wenger said the small coinmercial building at the northeast corner of Lorain and Berkshire Drive will be demolished and the existing Nissan parking lot expanded. Applicants would like to keep the front yard setback in line with the existing dealership to the east. Landscaping is shown along Lorain and Berlcshire and both existing curb cuts will be eliminated. The proposed 10-ft high fence is consistent with Nissan's 2010 approved fence however it abuts residential property and is only two feet from the parking lot, which raises a concern of vehicle overhang damaging the fence. A few extra feet between the curb and fencing would provide a safe separation. The southwest corner needs to be enhanced to create a visual impact and applicants are encouraged to address the corner as a number of variances are required. Clarification is needed regarding lighting. In 2010 Nissan received approval for expanding the eastern parcel's parking area; however they have yet to move forward with the approved plan. Mr. McReynolds said applicants require variances for front, side and rear yard setbacks, luminary levels and for not providing irrigation. The applicant should verify which lighting plan is being proposed. The main building has an illegal flood light along the baclc of the building which inust be removed. Mr. DiFranco said there will be perimeter curbing around the entire paslcing lot and that brickscape is not required. Mr. Fabo said the existing building will be demolished and two curb cuts eliminated. The rear setback will be increased to 6 feet to minimize damage to the fence and the southwest corner redesigned to have a vehicle display. Additional landscaping will also be added to the southwest corner and all landscaping will be irrigated. Once both lots are under common ownership, they