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T'- `, CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNING COMINIISSION MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1998 I. ROLL CALL: Acting Chairman Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Present: T. Brennan, K. O'Rourke, R. Koeth, S. Assef? and D. Cameron-Alston. Absent: R. Tallon and A. Mauning. Also Present: Assistant Law Director Dubelko, City Engineer Deichmann, Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk, Assistant Clerk of Commissions Rote, and Clerk of Commissions Cornish. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: T. Brennan moved to approve the minutes of February 10, 1998 as written, seconded by R. Koeth. Roll call on motion: Brennan, Koeth, Cameron-Alston, Asseffyes. Mrs. O'Rou.rke abstained. Motion carried. III. BUII.DING DEPARTMENT REQITESTS: 1) Proposed Candlewood Hotel, located on the south side of Country Club Blvd.; east-adjacent to the newly constructed Homestead Village HoteL Proposal to construct Hotel. Mr. Nemecek presented the proposaL It was noted this is an extended stay hotel and due to setback requirements, it was increased to four stories since the first submittaL Samples of materials, colored rendirions, and pictures were presented by the Candlewood Development teaYn along with the plans. Ms. Cameron-Alston questioned what angle the colored rendering was taken from. Mr. Nemecek advised this rendition is of a building in Colorado and is merely meant to depict the colors. It was noted there is no royal blue on the colored rendition. Mr. Nemecek advised as these companies grow, the product changes and this will be the first hotel that will utilize the royal blue. Mr. Brennan announced the following proposed items do not conform to the zoning code: the gazebo location; there is one access drive shown and two are required; the one thirty foot drive shown is too large for a two lane drive; the loading zone is not designated; and there are several signage issues. Mr. Nemecek agreed to consult with the city forester prior to removing any trees. Mr. Brennan requested an explanation on the landscaping. Mr. Nemecek advised their landscape plan was designed by a local landscape architect. He noted the plant listings are included with the presentation, however, he was not prepared to discuss what was in the plan without merely reading the plan itsel£ Some landscaping will be unplemented azound the gazebo area, which will be a congregation area for the customers. Ms. Cameron-Alston questioned the purpose ofthe gazebo and if it will be lit up during the evening hours. Mr. Nemecek stated this would be primarily a congregating area. He noted customers can walk under it, but there will not be benches or anything underneath. Mr. Brennan questioned the purpose of the gazebo location in the 100 foot front setback. Mr. Nemecek stated this gazebo will be a landscape amenity and advised although it is not physically an entrance it enhances the entrance to the build.ing. Mr. Koeth suggested aligning the gazebo so that there is a front view of it offthe street. Mr. Asseff questioned if signs would be posted on the gazebo. Mr. Nemecek confixYned it will not have any signage, nor will it be illuminated. It will however be suzrounded by landscaping. Ms. Cameron-Alston questioned the size of the gazebo and wondered if the material will match that of the building. Mr. Nemecek advised the gazebo is about eighteen by eighteen feet and would be composed of the same material as the building unless the