VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2007
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular February meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order by Chairperson Dick Shaffer at 6 PM on date February 26, 2007. Attending were EPC members Susan van Amerongen, Chris Schaefer (Council Representative), Rob Adams, Dick Shaffer, and Dan Frank. Supporting the EPC were Tim Burke and Kathy Farro (Manley Burke representatives), James Jeffers (Village Engineer), Linda Fitzgerald, James Dobrozsi (Architectural Review Board Member), Ralph Terbrueggen, and Pam Morin (Village Building Department Clerk).
Public Hearing
Review of Sign Code, Part Twelve, Chapter 1262 of Code of Ordinances
No Comments Received
Old Business
1) Evendale Commons Business Park
Amendment to PBD, Area “C-1” through “C-7”
Mr. Mike Ricke, Anchor Properties, presented the proposed changes to the Evendale Commons PBD permitted and conditional uses. Discussion occurred about the amendments and the following modifications were recommended:
- Remove BB Conditional Uses, item (8) Hotels and meeting facilities
- Under Section E, Use Definitions, item (5) Retail Sales, Discount, add language that would require an applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the EPC that the use is or is not a discount retailer.
A motion was made by Rob Adams and seconded by Dick Shaffer to recommend to council the amendment of the PBD as presented, with the noted modifications. The motion passed by a 3 yes 1 no vote (1 recusal – Frank)
2) Evendale Commons Business Park
Area “C-1” through “C-7” Lot Split
A motion was made by Chris Schaefer and seconded by Rob Adams to approve the proposed lot split, conditioned upon Council’s approval of the PBD amendment. The motion passed by a 3 yes 1 no vote (1 recusal – Frank)
3) Al Neyer Inc., approximately 3000 Glendale Milford Road
PBD amendment and design review
Mr. Ray Roll for Al Neyer, Inc. presented a revised site plan to the EPC for comments. The following issues were discussed:
- Comments from Ralph Terbrueggen for two additional tree plantings
- Comments from James Dobrozsi to consider lowering the roof pitch and to use precast stone for lower portion of the building
- Concerns about the traffic flow and preserving Exon Avenue for future dedication
A motion was made by Rob Adams and seconded by Susan van Amerongen to recommend Council the proposed amendment to the PBD and to approve the proposed site plan with the following conditions:
- Completion of a traffic study by Al Neyer, Inc. to address ingress/egress issues. This study to be coordinated with the Village Engineer and prepared to the satisfaction of the Village.
- Addition of covenant restrictions on the property deed(s) to preserve/create right-of-ways for Exon Avenue (PG Graves/Formica to be used as a template for said covenants).
The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
4) Tim Tefts, 10325 Reading Road
New Building Exterior Site Review
Mr. Tim Tefts requested approval of a site plan for a development at 10325 Reading Road, the current site of a food mart convenience store.
The following conditions were discussed:
- Add landscaping to parking island
- Make tenant signs homogenous in color (backgrounds of signs)
- Commit to two exterior trash receptacles that match the exterior of the building in materials/design (stone aggregate/lighter stone color)
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Rob Adams to approve the proposed site plan with the conditions noted above. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
New Business
1) Review of Sign Code, Part 12, Chapter 1262 of Code of Ordinances
New Building Exterior Site Review
Internal Business:
1) Review of Sign Code, Part 12, Chapter 1262 of Code of Ordinances. A motion was made by Chris Schaefer and seconded by Rob Adams to amend sign code 1262.14 with a 35-foot limit. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote.
2) PersonNameVillage Engineer
Update on the opening of WalMart May 9, 2007.
3) Economic Development Director
Report on the current efforts to attract and retain businesses.
4) Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Chris Schaefer to approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2007. The motion passed by a 5 yes and 0 no vote.
On a motion to adjourn the meeting by Dick Shaffer and seconded by Rob Adams, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM by a 5 yes to 0 no vote. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2007 at 6:00 PM.
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Dick Shaffer
Chairperson, Evendale Planning Commission
Attest:
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Rob Adams
Secretary, Evendale Planning Commission
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