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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 IN COUNCIC, CHAIVIBERS 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Koeth called the meetine, to order at 7:34 p.m. PRESENT: R. Koeth, M. Yager, S. Hoff-Smith, W. Spalding, and J. Lasko ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, City Enbineer G. Durbin, and Assistant Clerk of Commissions A. Kilbane ABSENT: C. Allen Note: Prior to the start of the ineeting, new board member, Mark Yager, was sworn in by Mr. O'Malley. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The Planning Cominission minutes dated September 9, 2003 have been submitted for approval. R. Koeth made a motion to approve the minutes of Septembei• 9, 2003 as submitted. The motion w1s seconded by W. Spalding. Roll call on the motion: W. Spalding, S. Hoff-Smith, J. Lasko, and R. Koeth -Yes, M. Yager - Abstain. Motion Cnrried. Chairman Koeth pointed out the Carnegie Manajement & Development Corporation proposal has been pulled from the agenda. III. BUII,DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1. E4utoZone, Iiic., 24250 Lorain Rd., PP#231-31-005 The proposal consists of construction of a one-story masonry building and associated site work. Note: Planning Commission addressed the proposal 04/08/03 and approved the plans 7/8/03. The Architectural Review Board addressed tliis proposal on 7/16/03 and 9/17/03. Applicant's Presentation Mr. Jeffrey Berneburg came forward on behalf of AutoZone and indicated their proposal received the approval of the Architectural Review Board last week. He said they successfully addressed the requests for revisions and are now seeking tlie approval of the Planning Commission. He pointed out the main change is the addition of landscaping to the pei-itneter of the parking areas, as well as improvetnents to the fa?ade. He referred to tlle brick samples and showed the board what they will be usinj for the building. He added the new store will be different from any of their other facilities to accommodate the wishes of the Architectural Review Board. Board Questions and Comments Mr. Koeth asked about the lighting at the back of the site. Mr. Berneburg said they had a splash light in the back but the Architectural Review Board aslced that it be removed. Mr. Koeth asked for Mr. Yager's coinments since he was part of tlle Architectural Review Board when the proposal was presented to that board. Mr. Ynger said the applicant has followed everything the Architectural Review Board asked for. Mr. Spalding asked if there is parking behind the building. Mr. Berneburg said there is not and reviewed the site plan. Mr. Yager pointed out the dumpster is enclosed and the roof top units are hidden. Mrs. Hoff-Smitli asl<ed if the dumpster enclosure matches the material for the building. Ma•. Bernebui•g replied it does. Ma•. Yagei- said the landscaping was approved. He said the Architectural Review Board had hoped the applicant could go with one curb cut, but as Mr.