VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2005
6:00 PM
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular June meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order at 6 PM on June 16, 2005 by Chairperson Jim Guthrie. EPC members present were Chairperson Jim Guthrie, Secretary Dick Shaffer, Chris Schaefer, representing Council, Michael Schwartzman, and Susan VanAmerongen. James Jeffers, Village Engineer, Jack Cameron, Ass’t to the Mayor, Linda Fitzgerald, Evendale Consultant for Economic Development, and Pam Morin, Village Building Dept. Clerk. Tim Burke and Scott Adams from Manley Burke were also in attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Splitting the lot at 3281 Plateau Place.
Caroline Duffy presented the request for splitting the lot off Plateau Place currently owned by Earnest and Gladys Bowman into a lot on the west side of 0.49 acres leaving the Bowman’s new lot at 1.01 acres. Ms. Duffy was asking for a preliminary review by the EPC of the proposed lot split in order to submit a formal request at the July meeting. James Jeffers stated that if a sanitary sewer connection cannot be made, MSD will require in excess of 1 acre to account for leech fields. Chris inquired whether it would be possible for the end of Plateau Place to be made into a turnaround which would help traffic as well as offering frontage to this lot. The preliminary request had a 10 ft. frontage on Plateau Place whereas Evendale requires a 20 ft. minimum. Questions arose about the right of way and would that be allowed
for part of the 20 ft. The Applicant was requested to contact the MSD to resolve the sanitary sewer vs. private sewer system and to address the 20 ft. frontage issue in time for the July meeting. Council will need to have the Deed, legal description etc. detail completed prior to their approval. It was stated that no plat would be required. EPC was supportive of the lot split if the concerns raised can be addressed.
2) Lifestyle Properties Parcels adjacent to 2721 Sharon Road
The Applicant, represented by Dan Utt was requesting a preliminary review of a zoning change request from General Industrial to Heavy Commercial for the adjoining parcels. The Sharon Road frontage for the parcel is 60 ft. wide and the panhandle width was between 10 and 20 ft. for access to the rear parcel. It was suggested to amend the development plan to HC to complement Sharonville’s current commercial business in that area of Sharon Road. Jim inquired for verbage in the PBD to account for including conditional use permits. The Applicant received favorable response from the EPC providing detailed site plans and the other concerns can be addressed in time for the regular July meeting of EPC.
3) Late Addition of Formica requesting to comment on the Anchor site development.
Earl Bennett, Sr. Counsel for Formica, represented the concerns as follows:
a) Impact of the Anchor Development on Formica’s facility, especially the Formica office location is adjacent to the Anchor Wal-Mart and Office sites.
b) The impact of the added Anchor traffic on Formica’s ability to enter and exit their property.
c) The impact of the overall Reading Road revitalization plans as it might impact Formica.
Mr. Bennett recounted Formica’s location in Evendale in 1951 with a building of 1 M sq. ft. under roof. He stated the numerous worldwide locations for Formica and their large presence in their market. They emerged from Chapter 11 in June 2004 and sought to meet with Anchor to address their concerns as well as taking a more active part in Evendale’s Master Plan development. The Commission welcomed Formica as part of the effort going forward after questioning why Formica had been absent in the process until now. Mr. Bennett explained that Chapter 11 occupied their thinking and that they now would like to be involved.
INTERNAL BUSINESS
1) Inwood residents asked if they could have a representative attend the TEC talks on the traffic study. The EPC respectfully declined the request since it would open the door to other groups and slow down TEC’s work.
2) Scott Adams presented draft wording for revision to 1270.03 (a) (4). After discussion and suggestions, Scott will revise and present the new version at the July meeting.
3) The EPC deferred a review of the proposed amendment to the GI District to facilitate light distribution/local delivery businesses until the next meeting.
4) Michael Schwartzman gave a brief report on the benefit of branding and how it could help Evendale’s Master Plan going forward. The EPC will take this up at the next meeting to discuss options.
The minutes from the EPC meetings of 5/17, 6/1, 6/4, and 6/8 were not read or approved due to unavailability of copies to review prior to the meeting. These minutes will be reviewed and revised, if necessary, at the July meeting
On a motion by Dick Shaffer and second by Chris Schaefer the meeting was adjourned at 8 PM by a unanimous 5 to zero vote.
Jim Guthrie
Chairperson, Evendale Planning Commission
Attest:
Dick Shaffer
Secretary, Evendale Planning Commission
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