VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
Minutes for the May 15, 2012 Meeting
Evendale Municipal Building, 10500 Reading Road, Evendale, Ohio
Attendees: Jeff Albrinck, Chris Patterson, Al Pearlman, Chris Schaefer, Bob Szczur, Stiney Vonderhaar, Jack Cameron, and Pam Morin.
Recurring Business:
1. Approval of Minutes from March 20 & April 24, 2012 Meetings
Al asked that the April 24, 2012 minutes be corrected indicating that he was not present at that meeting. Stiney made and Al seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the one correction. The motion passed with a 5 yes, 0 no vote.
2. Economic Development Update
Jack presented the letter received from Todd Portune, Hamilton Co. Board of County Commissioners, acknowledging and thanking Jack for sending him information on economic development opportunities in Evendale.
Jack noted that Gold Medal Products are still looking for 15 acres for their new Paper Line Facility. Jack has been communicating with them about Evendale Options and support.
New Business:
Old Business:
1. Mernards
Jack presented Mernard’s second submittal for Planning Commission. The challenge for this development is the 14 foot treated lumber fence around nearly three sides of the store. He feels that Mernards is reluctant to change their standards for the fence. The current plan shows an increased amount of landscaping and the fence being moved back from the road on the west side. The following are the CIC concerns and questions in proceeding with the project:
a. The fence doesn’t fit the character of Evendale Commons;
b. A “Big Box” building will always present a problem in this location. Chris Patterson asked what set of problems do we want from this lot, i.e. this fence, outdoor storage, two story building;
c. It appears that Mernards is will to spend more money on the berm and landscaping. CIC would like to see a different solution to this problem by replacing the treated lumber with a more attractive material.
d. Chris Schaefer questioned if large delivery trucks could turn into the current location of the entrance at the north east side of the lot.
e. They would like to keep the area between Wal-Mart and Mernards pedestrian friendly.
f. Would Anchor be interested in contributing to the upgrade of the fence?
g. Does the project fit the lot?
2. Village Crossings
Jack will be meeting with Al Neyer and Equity in the second week of June to discuss the Medical Center’s future needs.
3. Annual Audit
Jack presented the bill of $948.00 from Plattenberg for the 2011 Audit. Stiney made and Jeff seconded the motion to release the funds from the CIC account to pay this bill. The motion passed with a vote of 5 yes, 0 no.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 7:30 AM.
Chris Schaefer made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Stiney seconded this motion. The motion passed with a vote of 5 yes, 0 no.
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