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THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 27, 2004 (THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND MAY BE AMENDED) 1. Rezoning for 25600 Lorain Road (Ganiev Westside); WRD 1 The proposal is to rezone the rear (north) portion of Permanent Parcel Numbers 232-34-O1 1, 232- 34-012, 232-34-013, 232-34-014, and 232-34-015 from B, Residence, Single to Retail Business, General. Current zoning for the portions of Permanent Parcel Numbers 232-34-011 through 232-34- 015 within 500 feet of the centerline of Lorain Road (south portion) is Retail Business, General. Current zoning for the remaining portions (north portions) of these parcels is B, Residence, Single. The location is on the north side of Lorain Road approximately 160 feet east of Ranchview Avenue. There is currently a separate proposal before Planning Commission to consolidate these parcels. Department Reports - Ms. Wenger provided some background information on the project. She indicated the Ganley lot is split zoned and abuts some residential property. It is the applicant's second appearance before the Planning Commission and they appeared before the Architectural Review Board twice and have made all the changes to the design of the building and the landscaping as recommended by the Board. The applicant has met with representatives of the city to discuss concerns and improvements to the project. She attended a meeting with Ganley and the residents on the western property line a couple of weeks ago. The concerns relating to the rezoning are the use of the back portion of the lot, lack of access to the residential portion, the desirability of creating a development plan as a whole, and the overall quality of the site plan. The applicant has made the suggested changes and the rezoning is a reasonable use of the land. Her recommendation is that the Commission act on the rezoning request tonight and continue to work with the developer on the plan, which is contingent on the rezoning of the property. Mr. Rymarczyk said there is currently one variance required as a result of the rezoning request. Applicant's Presentation - Mr. Jordan Burns, the attorney for Ganley, indicated they are seeking unified zoning and they anticipate it can happen now without a variance. The plan has been revised to eliminate the need for a variance. He thanked the planning department and the residents for the input provided at their meeting. Mr. Jerry Herschman, the architect on the project, reviewed the new plan including the materials to be used and the layout of the site. They have received favorable reviews from the neighbors who will benefit from the project. He explained where the fence will be placed and indicated the landscaping will extend the neighbors' yards 20 feet. The question of the cut-off lighting was solved since they found the fixture they needed. Commission Comments/Questions - Mr. Yager applauded the relationship between the Planning Director, the applicant, and the residents. He asked that the applicant ensure there .are no visible mechanical units on the site. Mrs. Hoff-Smith inquired about the lighting situation. Mr. Herschman reviewed the plan. Mr. Rymarczyk said the applicant is still slated to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals. If they wish to be removed from the agenda, he will need documentation from the applicant. Mr. Herschman said he will take care of it. Audience Participation - Mr. Paul Epple expressed concern about trees, buffering, and access on the north side. He suggested Ganley continue the fence and landscaping on the north side. Mr. Bruce Bruehler indicated he was not notified about the meeting that took place. He is concerned about the noise, which is already bad, and property values. Commercial property owners should r; have to abide by the zoning code. Mr. Steve Calmer said he is concerned about commercial encroachment and decreasing property values. ve-.:r~r4+Y .h~wsl+s ~.Mi4 r.,~wk.rrw:.... _. .....n;Mtwf~~9l'PoeMlpRplS~4i:.n«n:.., .. ... +n =.cn. ,