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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 12, 2011 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, Jeffrey Peepers, Mark Mahoney Absent: Robert Parry, Don Rerko Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to approve the Planning and Design Commission minutes of August 10, 2011, which passed 5-0. NEW BUSINESS CMS11-20: Destination XL; 4626 Great Northern Blvd Representatives: Dan Barney, Arkinetics; Greg McKee, General Services Ms. Wenger said the proposal consists of a building farade renovation of the Olmsted Plaza in the area between PNC Bank and Thomasville Furniture. The existing green mansard will be removed and replaced with an EIFS system. An entry element constructed of inetal panels and a new storefront system will be installed for the tenant Destination XL. A sidewalk extension is proposed around the portal element. Additionally, soffits and face brick along the entire length will be replaced to match the newer renovations in the plaza. Mr. Mitchell said the scale of the plan shows a wall sign 6 feet tall which will require a 2 foot variance. Adding light fixtures requires a photometric plan be submitted showing lighting levels will be compliant. Mr. Barney said the project is to refresh the existing storefront for a new tenant. From grade to 10 feet there will be new brick matching the HH Gregg color. From there to the roof line there will be a light tan EFIS system. New sidewalks including an ADA ramp and wall sconces will be added. Ms. Wenger asked that the framing system used be consistent. Mr. Malone noted the other stores had planter boxes along the front and asked why they were not incorporated for the new area. Mr. Barney said planter boxes were not added as the existing planter boxes are very hard to maintain due to winter plowing and salting. Mr. Bohlmann noted that none of the dumpster enclosures were gated and asked why. Mr. McKee said the trucks picking up the dumpsters were damaging the doors so they were removed. Discussion ensued regarding the dumpsters being visible to residential neighbors and the commission felt gates were warranted to buffer neighbors' view. Ms. Meredith asked why the remainder of the site wasn't being updated and Mr. McKee said they hope to be back within the year to address the remaining portion of the site. The commission felt the planter boxes were not warranted if the gates were installed.