VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 21, 2006
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular March meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order by Chairperson Dick Shaffer at 6 PM on March 21, 2006. Attending were EPC members Susan VanAmerongen, Chris Schaefer (Council Representative), Rob Adams, and Dick Shaffer. Michael Schwartzman was absent with prior notice given to the Commission. Supporting the EPC were Ralph Terbrueggen and James Dobrozsi (Architectural Review Board members), Kathy Farro (Manley Burke representative) James Jeffers (Village Engineer), Jack Cameron (Assistant to the Mayor) and Pam Morin (Village Building Department Clerk).
PUBLIC HEARING
1) William and Nancy Farrell (Story Book Kids), 10725 Reading Road
No comments were received.
2) Performance Alignment, 2721 Sharon Road
No comments were received.
NEW BUSINESS
1) William and Nancy Farrell (Story Book Kids), 10725 Reading Road
Mr. William Farrell representing the Story Book Kids property presented plans for the addition of a security fence in association with a conditional use permit to allow for the repair and on-site storage of motor homes, motor vehicles, boats and recreational vehicles on the property at 10725 Reading Road. The property is currently zoned Heavy Commercial (HC). The commission referred to the The Village of Evendale Planning and Zoning Code, Section 1282.05 Standards for Conditional Use Permits to assess the possibility of allowing this conditional use. Based on the criteria set forth in 1282.05, a number of concerns were raised, including:
- The conditional use not being in harmony with the general purpose and use of the district (1282.05(b)).
- The conditional use having an undue adverse effect upon adjacent property and the character of the area (1282.05(c)). Specifically, the potential visual impacts and the likelihood that a variety of fuels, oils, and other chemicals would be stored on the property.
- With the current fence plan, the inability to enforce the outdoor display distance requirements set forth in 1282.06(a).
- The intent of the plan to store vehicles longer than 14 days, which is in violation of the requirements set forth in 1248.07 and 1266.07
- It was also noted that this use was more fitting in the Village's Industrial Truck Center (ITC) district.
Citing these concerns, on a motion by Michael Schwartzman and second by Dick Schaffer, the EPC disapproved the conditional use permit by a 5 yes to zero no vote.
2) Performance Alignment, 2721 Sharon Road
Messrs. John Westheimer and Nick England (both from Cincinnati Commercial Contracting), Mike Brown (Michael A. Brown, Co., LPA), and Bill Braucksick (owner Performance Alignment) Performance Alignment presented plans for the development of a Performance Alignment store on the Lifestyles PBD Property adjacent to Watson's at 2721 Sharon Road. The plans met the intent and purpose of the PBD, which is to provide the opportunity for medium and large scale commercial development and to encourage the efficient use of land resources. However, specific elements of the plan are not in compliance with the current Lifestyles PDB. Therefore, Performance Alignment was requesting an amendment to the PBD requirements. After careful deliberation, the EPC determined that the proper procedure was to make a motion to
approve the plan with certain caveats, thereby sending the PBD modifications to Council for approval. On a motion by Michael Schwartzman that was seconded by Susan VanAmerongen, a motion to make a recommendation to the Village of Evendale Council to modify the Lifestyles PBD in the following way:
- Allow a 16,000 square foot building footprint, no to exceed 30 feet in height.
- A minimum of 60 parking spaces.
- The addition of 1 new curb cut on Sharon Road with the restriction that it be right-in/right-out only.
- The building would maintain architectural consistency (color/style) with the primary building on the site.
- Signage requirements modified to allow two signs on the building. Sign on front (north side) of the building would not exceed 150 square feet and the sing on the side (west side) of the building would not exceed 60 square feet.
- The addition of one lighted monument sign consistent with the current signage requirements.
- Rear-yard water retention would remain.
- Construction to be completed by no later than May 31, 2007.
was made contingent upon the following changes to the plan:
- Finished floor elevation raised to at least 578.65 feet MSL.
- Suggested changes to landscaping are incorporated.
- All EPA, MSD, and other applicable environmental regulations are met and maintained.
- The submittal of an amended site plan that shows the entire site with signature approvals of representatives of both Lifestyles Property and Performance Alignment.
The motion was approved by a 5 yes to zero no vote.
INTERNAL BUSINESS
1) Electing a new Secretary. Chris Schaefer made a motion which Michael Schwartzman seconded to elect Rob Adams as secretary. The motion carried with a 4 yes to zero no vote and one abstention.
2) The Village Engineer gave an update on the ECBP.
3) The Economic Development Director gave an update on the status of the marketing plan, business plan, tax incentive plan, and the upcoming trip to Washington D.C. with the Cincinnati USA initiative.
4) Review of Planning Commission 2006 Meeting dates was held with no decision to make any changes at this time.
5) Other Items:
- Discussion was held concerning the recent trend in neighboring communities of tear-down construction. Jack Cameron was asked to explore this issue more with the assistance of Kathy Farro.
- Susan VanAmerongen gave an update on events related to the Hamilton County Planning Commission's planning outreach.
6) The January 17, 2006 EPC minutes were approved as amended by a typo of Kathy Farro's name by a 5 yes to zero no vote.
On a motion to adjourn the meeting by Chris Schaefer and second by Dick Shaffer, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM by a 5 yes to zero no votes. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2006 at 6 PM.
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Dick Shaffer
Chairperson, Evendale Planning Commission
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Attest: Rob Adams
Secretary, Evendale Planning Commission
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