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CITY OF NORTH OL1ViSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCEI" PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING MIlNUTES MARCH 23, 2004 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Koeth called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman R. Koeth, Board members; W. Spalding, T. Hreha, M. Yager, J. Lasko and S. Hoff-Smith. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, City Planning Director K. Wenger, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk, and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote. ABSENT: Board member C. Allan 11. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Planning Commission minutes dated February 24, 2004 and March 9, 2004 are submitted for approval. R. Koeth motion to approve the February 24, 2004 minutes as written. W. Spalding seconded the motion. Roll call on the motion; J. Lasko, W. Spalding, S. Hoff-Smith, T. Hreha, and R. Koeth: "Yes", M. Yager "Abstain". Minutes approved R. Koeth motion to approve the March 9, 2004 minutes as written. J. Lasko seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Minutes approved. Chairman Koeth reviewed the procedures that he would be following for the meeting. He indicated that all further meetings would follow the procedure and the procedure will be added to the agendas. III.BUII.DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1. V.F.W. Post; 30036 Lorain Road: (WRD3) Proposal consists of site improvements, additional parking, site lighting, landscaping and adding Handi Cap access ramp to rear of building. Note: The Architectural Review Board addressed the proposal at their 3-18-04 meeting. Chairman Koeth called all interested parties forward and requested the administrative reports. Planning Director Wenger reviewed that the applicants went before the Architectural Review Board on March 18, 2004, and have submitted a new plan depicting the changes tbat were agreed to. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk reviewed the four variances that the applicants require for their current plan. He reviewed that the Planning Commission can allow the lighting of the flagpole as well as a single two-lane driveway as shown. City Engineer Durbin reviewed that assistant engineer Becker's first letter to the applicants showed 9 issues needing attention. The applicants contacted Ms. Becker on March 12, 2004, to review the requirements and indicated all 9 issues would be addressed and new plans submitted. Mr. Kotansky, the Architect, and Mr. Richie the Construction Manager reviewed the proposal. Planning Commissioners discussed existing conditions and the few changes requested by the Architectural Review Board. The commissioners requested the applicants move the dumpster enclosure to the north west corner of the proposed parking lot. Wood and galvanized steel will be used for the enclosure. Applicants are to use light fixture shields to eliminate the need for a variance. Handicap parking is to be moved to the west side of the site next to the handicap ramp. Applicants agreed to remove 5-feet of the existing island to eliminate variance for width of driveway. Before the placement of proposed trees, applicants will contact Ciiy forester. Applicants indicated that the building would not be rented out until future updates take place. Planning Commission will require that the irrigation system be installed when the applicants replace the front lawn. Planning Commission granted permission for three in-ground lights to illuminate the flagpole and approved the single two-lane driveway. Applicant's maintenance crew will maintain landscaping on site as well as painting the wood