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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR AUGUST 26, 2015 ROLL CALL Chairman Malone called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greg Malone, Paul Schumann, Don Rerko, David Anderson Absent: Thomas Patton, Julie Nader, Ralph Bohlmann Staff: Assist Building Commissioner Daniel Russell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote NEW BUSINESS 15-4158 Chad Varanese: 29374 Lorain Road Representatives: Chad Varanese, Dave Dreseling Mr. Malone read Ms. Wenger's report. The owner is seeking a conditional use permit for an auto repair/classic car restoration in the General Retail Business District. In 2011 the commission granted this site a conditional use permit for a motorcycle repair shop. The proposed use is to rebuild and restore classic automobiles. The applicant said there would be no painting at the site as all painting is contracted out. There will be no chariges to the exterior of the building or property and only limited work to the inside of the building. In conversation with the Law Director, it was discussed that the limited sale of these classic cars in conjunction with auto repair is an accessory use and that the sale of the autos given the nature of the business does not trigger the prohibition against used car dealerships that are not in conjunction with a new car dealerships. The conditional use permit issued for the previous user was for motorcycle repair specifically. Therefore, a new conditional use permit for auto repair/restoration is required following the standards for conditional uses found in Chapter 1118 of the Zoning Code. Mr. Varnese said restoring classic cars started as a hobby which they are now turning into a business. There will be no alterations to the inside of the building as it was updated by the previous owner. They are hoping to restore one car a month if time permits. There will be no painting at the site as they outsource all painting. Mr. Schumann questioned the hours of operation and signage. Mr. Varnese said at first this will not be their full-time job so work will be during the evening and on weekends as time permits. There will be no signage at the site and all work will be done inside the building. Mr. Schumann asked if chemicals would be on site and Mr. Dreseling said no, any oil collected is given to Lube Stop for disposal. Mr. Schumann asked about chemical storage containers on the site and Mr. Russell said when the fire department used the site there was oil storage. However he isn't sure it's still in palace or if it's been inspected. Mr. Varnese said the previous owner had an EPA-1 inspection (hazard chemical) which passed and during the purchase of the site they had the inspection updated. Mr. Rerko asked if there would be any hammering for body work and Mr. Varnese said the majority of body work and all painting is outsourced only mechanical work is done at the site. Mr. Malone asked what type of work is done, engine or body. Mr. Varnese said to date they have restored five cars and all body work was outsourced. Their specialty is mechanical there is minimal body work performed. As