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Council Minutes of 02-06-2024 • March 81h- Bretton Ridge Women's Club • March 15d'- North Olmsted Boys and Girls Soccer • March 22nd- North Olmsted Kiwanis Club • The North Olmsted Senior Center will host a Valentine's Day Luncheon event beginning at 12:30 p.m. • The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on February 7, 2024, at the North Olmsted Community Cabin. • North Olmsted City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of President's Day. Director of Law Gareau: • Director Gareau provided an update on the Grand Jury's 21 Count Indictment against David Kovach, affiliated with Sacred Waters Kava Bar. • Director Gareau informed Council of a complaint filed against the City of North Olmsted by Steve Hallow in the Ohio Court of Claims concerning a public records dispute. Director of Finance Copfer: • Director Copfer noted she was pleased that a balanced budget was presented to Council on February 2, 2024, as well as the 2023 Detailed Summary. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: The Building, Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. Present were Committee Members Limpert, Glassburn and Hemann and Council Members Scarl, Madden, Gilchrist and Shymske, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed PDC Case No. 23-25654, Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse will be located on the closed JC Penney furniture parcel; this is a $9mm project leading to the employment of approximately 120 individuals. The Economic Development Director noted that this parcel abides to a joint agreement related to construction operations and reciprocal easements which limited architectural and parking changes at the site. Councilman Limpert noted that Mr. Glassburn stated that any proposals to improve the process to support changes in the mall area that would benefit residents and businesses, is something he is support of working with the administration on. There will not be any changes to the current traffic pattern or curb cuts as part of the project. PDC Case No. 23-25654 Texas Roadhouse was favorably recommended with the recommendations from the Planning and Design Commission by a vote of 3-0. • Discussed PDC Case No. 23-24830 Halleen Kia. Halleen Kia which is a 15,000 sq. ft. expansion of their facility which is primarily a showroom replacement, and is a two phase project. Included in the proposal is an improvement in the frontage of the property to align with the Lorain Road Corridor plan to include a bus standing area. There was a variance included the addition of a dry retention basin and a curb cut across Dewey Road to mitigate left hand turns onto Lorain Road and Dewey. Councilwoman Hemann noted on the effort by Halleen to accommodate requests by the neighboring residents. PDC Case No. 23-24830 Halleen Kia was favorably recommended with the recommendations from the Planning and Design Commission by a vote of 3-0. • Discussed PDC Case No. 23-24769 Kingston Apartments. Director Upton and Mr. George Davis of Pro -Built Homes presented the proposal to build multi -family rental property apartment homes which include attached garage and drive. Mr. Davis noted that the typical renter of similar