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;, w CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 23, 2002 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMSER5 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Koeth called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Koeth, and Board members, C. Allen, S. Asseff and W. Spalding ABSENT: J. Lasko, K. O'Rourke, and T. Hreha - ALSO PRESENT: Asst. Law Director, B. O'Malley, Asst. Building Commissioner, T. Ryrnarczyk, City Engineer, P. Deichmann, and Asst. Clerk of Commissions, A. Kilbane II. REVD?W AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The Planning Commission minutes dated April 9,2002 have been submitted for approval. Chairnlan Koeth made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by W. Spalding. Roll call on the motion: W. Spalding, S. Asseff, R. Koeth; yes, and C. Allen; abstain. Motion Carried. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQLTESTS: 1. Buckeye Building (Nathan Sexstella)- 23203 Lorain Road; Proposal consists of determination of similar use for a Body Piercing/Tattoo Parlor under sectioris 1139.01(4)(A)(2) and 1123.10. Note: Section 1139.01(4)(A)(2) allows offices for dentists, doctors or other recognized professionals. However, there are no provisions for Body Piercing/Tattoo Parlors. Parking variance will be required for 2 car parking spaces as 16 total parking spaces are requirf;d for this structure and the most cars which will fit on the site is 14. Chairnian Koeth asked for a representative from Buckeye Building to come forward to address the propo:;al. Mr. Nathan Sexstella of Elyria, Ohio came forward. Mr. Koeth asked him to explain what he would like to do. Mr. Sexstella handed out reading material to the board and explained he is looking to franchise a Body Work Productions, which is located in Cleveland. Body Works is a nationally known organization that has helped establish standards of excellence. Mr. David Vidra is an OS:FIA outreach instructor and will be involved with the new facility. Mr. Vidra is also a nurse. They want to expand out from the facility in Cleveland. Mr. Sexstella will likely manage and own the building in North Olmsted. They would like to teach out of the new facility through Health Educators, Inc. He referred to a pamphlet he passed out. Mr. Koeth asked for background on how many offices they have and where they are presently located. Mr. Sexstella replied they are currently locateci in North Ridgeville. He added that David Vidra runs the shop on the corner of West 28`11 and , Detroit in Cleveland. Mr. Koeth asked if the franchise would really be starting out. Mr. Sexstella indicated that is correct. Mr. Sexstella said they will be expanding in Cleveland at Gen X Tattoo, and pc>ssibly another location on fhe west side at a later date. Mr. Spalding asked if there are any franchises in operation elsewhere in Ohio. Mr. Sexstella said there are not. Mr. Spalding asked if the company itself is brand new. Mr. Sexstella indicated the company is new and the building in North Olmsted would be their second location. Mr. O'Malley, the Assistant Law Director, asked for clarifiration on the application. He said Buckeye Building is listed as the applicant on the paperwork. He inquired about the corporate status of that entity and its relationship to Health Educa:tors;"Inc., and Body Work Productions, Inc. He asked for verification as to who intends to occupy the building. Mr. Sexstella said the building name is the Buckeye Building. Mr. Koeth asked if it will be Body Work Productions then at the facility. Mr. Sexstella said it will be Body Work Productions presents Right of Passage, which is the shop name. It will be under Body Work Productions, Incorporated. Mr. Koeth said the first issue to address is health regulations. They need