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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF APRIL,26, 2017 ROLL CALL Mr. Malone called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greg Malone, Don Rerko, Julie Nader, Paul Schumann, Darrick Matthews, David Anderson, Tom Patton Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo-Ackerman REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF NIINUTES Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of March 22, 2017, motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS 17-7888; True North; 25199 Lorain Road Representative: Rick Turner, Diamond Z Engineering Mr. Aspery stated that this proposal consists of a new convenience store building, a gas island canopy addition, and site changes to the existing Shell gas station and True North convenience store. The property is zoned General Retail Business. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building and construct a new 3,840 square foot sales building slightly north of the existing footprint. The building consists primarily of red brick with limestone window accents, tan EIFS banding along the eave line, and slate-colored shingles. Gooseneck light fixtures are proposed along the EIFS band near the eave line. Large, glazed windows are shown on the west and north elevations. A gabled main entrance is shown on the west elevation with aluminum trim matching the fascia color. Dumpster enclosure details have been provided. The dumpster will be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry enclosure and gated by a six-foot high cedar plank entry gate painted to match the building brick color. Proposed site work includes the closing of a curb- cut along the northwestern property line, installation of brick pavers along Lorain Road from the east property line to north driveway on Great Northern Boulevard, relocated light poles and increased parking. The proposed curb alteration shifts the northeast curb-cut to the west by approximately 45 feet while creating a continuous curb around the Lorain Road/Great Northern Boulevard bend. New irrigated landscaping is proposed in all three beds along Great Northern Boulevard and Lorain Road. Four new plant species are proposed in the planting schedule; three existing species will be replanted. A mulch bed will line the entire eastern property line and northeastern bed. Rocks and unspecified "seasonal color" will line the western and central beds along with the full planting schedule. More clarification is needed from the applicant regarding the seasonal color plan note. The applicant is proposing to add one pump to the gas island canopy and extend the existing canopy to cover this addition. A new canopy deck and illuminated fascia banding will be installed on all sides. A ten-foot parking setback variance is