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Council Minutes of 11/16/2004 devices on the building. The city can grant an additional conditional accessory use permit for those devices which exceed three. There currently are several devices on the top of that building as with most high-rises in North Olmsted, which is consistent with the city's plan rather than having the antennas on towers throughout the city. This proposal was described as "stealth mount." The panels are placed flat against either the elevator shaft or the top of the building where they blend in quite nicely with the side of the building in color and form. They are not very easily seen. The committee unanimously recommended approval of the Fiber Tower proposal for a conditional accessory use permit to install the antenna tower on the Westbury high- rise. Councilman Gareau made a motion that Council approve the Fiber Tower proposal subject to the recommendations of the various boards and commissions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. 2) A Building, Zoning and Development Committee meeting was held this evening, Tuesday, November 16. Present were Council members McKay, Limpert, Gareau; Planning Director Wenger, Safety Director Jesse, Law Director Dubelko, Council President O'Grady. The committee discussed Ordinance 2004-153. Ordinance 2004-153 is the product of the Planning Dept. and Planning Director Kim Wenger to undertake an analysis of the design submittal process used for commercial and other building permits. The Planning Director has gone through and put forth suggestions she believes will create a more efficient and a more meaningful process for both the city and the developer. There were numerous changes suggested to Section 1126, which would be the commercial and other building permits code: Section 1126.01 is development plans required. There were some changes made to that which changed the name and then additionally clarified what was to be submitted. Section 1126.02 is the submittal of preliminary plans and apre-submission conference. Changes were the preliminary plans are submitted for staff review. There was apre-submission conference with city staff for initial review and comments and changes that would be made to the plans before final plan submittal by the city. Section 1126.03 is development plan requirements. Changes since first submission include a more specific outline of what is to be included in development plans. An irrigation and landscaping section was added, and the requirements related to signage and graphics were removed. Section 1126.04 is master sign plan, which picks up the sign language that was removed from the previous section. That, in essence, does little more than incorporate Ordinance 2004-48, which was the master sign plan ordinance. Section 1126.05 is the submittal of final development plan. That returns the Planning Commission to the first board of review with the ability to refer to the Architectural Review Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Planning Director has recommended switching that back to the original method with the hope that it streamlines the process and makes it more efficient. Section 1126.06 is the additional submittal requirements. We now require an applicant to provide a legal description for the parcel. There is also a requirement that the applicant provide notification information including names, parcel numbers and mailing addresses for any notice the city might have to give for that particular proposal. Section 1126.07 is the review by the Planning Commission. Planning Commission reviews for compliance with the Master Plan and other adopted policies and plans. There is now atwo-part procedure for making ~`' determinations and changes to plans. The Planning Commission may refer to other 9 .~:. , .~~~Ar~ i