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i I CIT'Y OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHEI2 WE CAN MAIKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLAIVN]IoTG COMMISSION MINU'I'ES - MA12CH 13, 2001 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Acting Chairman Koeth called the meeting to order at 7:40PM. PRESENT: Acting Chairman, R. Koeth; Board members, K. O'Rourke, S. Asseff, C. Allan, and T. Hreha. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director, J. Dubelko, City Ena neer, P. Deichmann, Building Coirunissioner, D. Conway and Asst. Clerk of Commissions, S. Solomon. ABSENT: Chairman; R. Tallon and Board member; W. Spalding. II. REVLEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The Planning Commission minutes dated February 13, 2001 have been submitted for approval. R. Koeth motioned to approve the Planning Commission minutes dated February 13, 2001 as written. The motion was seconded by K. O'Rourke and unanimously approved. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1. Litehouse Pools: 25601 Lorain Road Proposal consists of an addition to the existing building. Note: Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals on 2/13/01. Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances on 3/1/01. Chairman Koeth called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. Pat Goold, with Litehouse Pools, and Steve Schill, the architect, came forward to_review the proposal. Mr. Schill commented that they went before the Board of Zoning Appeals and presented to them a revised site plan, which included the Planning Commission's recommendations. They shaved 7 feet off of the west side of the building. The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed all of the requested variances and aranted all of them. Mr. Koeth questioned if the cut would still be on Bailey Rd. Mr. Schill replied yes. Mr. Koeth questioned if the addition would have the same building materials as the existing building, so as to match. Mr. Schill replied yes. Mr. Schill commented that someone brought up the fence in the southwest corner as maybe being a problein. Mr. Conway commented that there would be some sight restrictions at the end of the driveway. Mr. Schill suggested that they could drop the fence down to about 3-ft. high at the last 25 feet, which is similar to what they have on the opposite side. Mr. Hreha questioned if the 8 ft. spruce trees that are depicted in the drawings would cause site restrictions. Mr. Schill commented that they are probably not going to use the spruce, but rather some type of flowering tree or something to soften it up for the residents. Mr. Koeth questioned to see if anyone in the audience had comments or their own questions. No one came forward. R. Koeth motioned to approve Litehouse Pools; 25601 Lorain Rd. and send them to the