VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
June 25, 2007
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular June meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order by Chairperson Dick Shaffer at 6 PM on June 25, 2007. Attending were EPC members Susan van Amerongen, Chris Schaefer (Council Representative), Rob Adams, Dick Shaffer, and Dan Frank. Supporting the EPC were James Jeffers (Village Engineer), Pam Morin (Village Building Department Clerk), Jack Cameron, Kathy Farro, and Linda Fitzgerald.
Public Hearing
Lang Auto Repair, 10800 Reading Road, Unit D
Conditional Use Permit request
No Comments Received
Old Business
1) Subdivision Sign Review
3636 Vineyard Ridge
A meeting was held with the Vineyard Ridge Homeowners Association, Park Hills Homeowners Association, the Richardsons (3626 Vineyard Ridge), and Susan van Amerongen to develop a compromise solution to the sign issue. No compromise agreement between all parties was obtained.
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Dan Frank to dispose of this issue and refer it back to the Park Hills Homeowners Association for further review. EPC specifically suggested they review the Village code pertaining to signs, Chapter 1262.03. The EPC further stated that if the Park Hill Homeowners Association (PHHA) decides to allow some form of subdivision entrance sign, PHHA must appear before the EPC as the applicant to provide details such that the EPC can check compliance with various applicable Village Zoning Codes sections. The motion passed by a 4 yes 0 no vote
2) Evendale Commons Business Park
Starbucks sign review
Ms. Anne McBride presented the revised sign location for Starbucks. The proposed sign would be located 1-foot from the Glendale Milford Road Right-of-Way.
A motion was made by Rob Adams and seconded by Susan van Amerongen to recommend to the Sign Variance committee that due to the unusual topography associated with the site, that it be moved to 1-foot from the Glendale Milford Road Right-of-Way. The motion passed by a 4 yes 0 no vote
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Rob Adams to approve the relocated sign for Starbucks to within 10-feet of the Glendale Milford Road Right-of-Way. The motion passed by a 4 yes 0 no vote.
New Business
1) Lang Auto Repair, 10800 Reading Road, Unit D
Conditional Use Permit request
Mr. Lang, representing Lang Auto Repair, presented a proposed conditional use permit for an auto repair business.
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Dick Shaffer to approve the conditional use permit in accordance with the Village code. The motion passed by a 4 yes 0 no vote.
2) Evendale Commons Business Park, Area B
Required parking spaces reduction
Ms. Anne Mcbride, representing Anchor Properties, presented a proposed reduction of parking requirements within the Area B of the PBD from 90 to 65 spaces.
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Dan Frank to approve the proposed reduction in parking spaces from 90 to 65 in Area B of the PBD. The motion passed by a 4 yes 0 no vote.
3) Chipotle, 2522 Cunningham Drive
Outdoor dining
Ms. Anne McBride, representing Anchor Properties and Chipotle, requested the addition of an outdoor seating area as an amendment to the site layout originally approved by the EPC. The seating area would be located in the area that is currently landscaped on the southwest corner of the building. The seating area would hold approximately 8 tables.
A motion was made by Rob Adams and seconded by Susan van Amerongen to approve the proposed conditional use (outdoor seating), contingent upon and in compliance with architectural and landscape comments to be made at a later time. The motion passed by a 4 yes 0 no vote.
4) Evendale Commons Business Park, Area D
Preliminary discussion of office building
Mr. Mark Richter requested a preliminary review of a spec office building that would be built behind the WalMart in the Evendale Business Commons. Two primary comments were made regarding the building. The first was the encouragement to include as many ‘green’ design features into the building as possible. The second was that the building should conform to the PBD design standards (materials, colors, etc.). Mr. Richter was furnished a copy of those standards.
Internal Business:
1) Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Dick Shaffer to approve the meeting minutes from May 15, 2007 with noted amendments (given to Pam Morin for revision). The motion passed by a 4 yes and 0 no vote.
On a motion to adjourn the meeting by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Rob Adams, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM by a 4 yes to 0 no vote. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17, 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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