VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 15, 2008
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular January meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order by Chairperson Dick Shaffer at 6 PM on January 15, 2008. Attending were EPC members Doug Lohmeier (Council Representative), Rob Adams, Dick Shaffer, Susan van Amerongen, and Dan Frank. Supporting the EPC were James Dobrozsi (Architectural Review Board Member), Ralph Terbrueggen (Architectural Review Board Member), James Jeffers (Village Engineer), Jack Cameron, Kathy Farro, and Pam Morin.
Public Hearing
1) Boyd Bros Transportation, Inc., 3521 Glendale-Milford Road
Proposed Zone change from “GI” General Industrial to “PBD” Planned Business Development”
No comments received
2) Proposed text amendment to Chapter 1262, Signs
No comments received
3) Proposed text amendment to Chapter 1258, Off Street Parking and Loading
Mr. Bruce Hassel
- encourage business-friendly environment
- think of new businesses and give them some flexibility
- Village should help businesses prosper
- signage is very important to small and new businesses
New Business
1) Boyd Bros Transportation, Inc., 3521 Glendale-Milford Road
Proposed Zone change from “GI” General Industrial to “PBD” Planned Business Development”
Ms. Anne McBride and Mr. Cory Gilliard representing Boyd Brothers Transportation presented a proposal to create a Planned Business Development that would allow the expansion of the existing building on the site in two phases. The first phase would expand the trucking operation and the second phase would expand the office space. Because the business is a non-conforming use, it is impossible with the existing zoning to approve the expansion.
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Dan Frank to recommend to Council the adoption of the PBD that would allow the zone change from General Industrial to Industrial with the following caveats:
1. The Village would be given the right of first refusal if Boyd Brothers were to sell the property.
2. Covered entrance to be added to the building.
The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
2) Proposed text amendment to Chapter 1262, Signs
Kathy Farro presented issues related to the current Sign regulations and potential recommendations for modifying the existing Sign regulations. The issues that were identified were related to:
- Current Sign regulations mix political and other temporary signs
- Difficulty in enforcement of current Sign regulations
- Inconsistency in current Sign regulations related to the type of signs allowed in the different zones
General consensus was obtained on the following items:
- Find way to separate political signs from other signs
- Clean up and ensure consistency in the Sign regulations
- Communication with business owners should be a priority
- Special consideration should be given to grand openings
- A-Frame signs are not specifically addressed in the current Sign regulations
- New development signs versus real estate signs should be addressed
The issue will be revisited at February’s meeting
3) Proposed text amendment to Chapter 1258, Off Street Parking and Loading
Discussion regarding the proposed changes in off-street parking sizes and amounts. The following issues were discussed:
- Consistency in the number of spaces to be required. Currently there is confusion in the regulations
- Reviewing bay length and the potential need to address stop blocks where landscaping could be impacted
- The issue will be revisited at February’s meeting
4) Preliminary Discussion of Conditional Use Permit for 10800 Reading Road
Automotive Repair
Mr. Joe Rippe and Robert Hilber presented the proposed automobile glass replacement use for the 10800 Reading Road building.
No major issues were identified
A Public Hearing would be required and is tentatively scheduled for the February EPC meeting.
Internal Business:
1) Village Engineer
Update on Evendale Commons Business Park
2) Other
Medical office buildings have first tenants
January 23rd Master Plan Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm in Adult Gathering Room
Ericson Public Meeting and site visit being scheduled
Surgery Center land purchase agreement terminated
3) Election of Chairperson
A motion was made by Doug Lohmeier and seconded by Rob Adams to elect Dick Shaffer as Chairperson for 2008.
The motion passed by a 5 yes and 0 no vote.
4) Election of Secretary
A motion was made by Doug Lohmeier and seconded by Susan van Amerongen to elect Rob Adams as Chairperson for 2008.
The motion passed by a 5 yes and 0 no vote.
5) Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Dick Shaffer to approve the meeting minutes from November 20, 2007 with one amendment (correcting misspelling of Dick Shaffer’s name).
The motion passed by a 5 yes and 0 no vote.
On a motion to adjourn the meeting by Rob Adams and seconded by Susan van Amerongen, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM by a 5 yes to 0 no vote. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 18, 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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