VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 2008
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular April meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order by Chairperson Dick Shaffer at 6 PM on April 15, 2008. Attending were EPC members Doug Lohmeier (Council Representative), Dick Shaffer, 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, and Pam Morin.
New Business:
1) Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road
Proposed Parking Lot Modification
The applicant requested to table the request until next month’s meeting. Doug Lohmeier made a motion, seconded by Dick Schaffer, to table this motion.
The motion passed with a 3 yes and 0 no vote.
2) Wal-Mart, 2801 Cunningham Drive
Proposed Addition of Two Wall Signs
At the March 20, 2007 Planning Commission meeting, Wal-Mart appeared before the commission requesting one wall sign for McDonald’s. At that time, the EPC expressed concern about the overall signage on the building and asked Wal-Mart to return with a comprehensive plan for all sign changes. Wal-Mart agreed to have the issue tabled.
Rodger Kessler, Kessler Sign Company, representing Wal-Mart presented a proposal for the addition of two (2) 20 square foot wall signs for tenants McDonald’s and Wood Forest National Bank to be installed the east elevation. Mr. Kessler presented a letter from Wal-Mart stating the signs would be McDonald’s and Wood Forest National Bank.
Dick Shaffer expressed the EPC’s frustration that all signage on the Wal-Mart building was not approved during the long Planned Business Development process.
Mr. Kessler explained that additional signs were needed because of the immense length of the Wal-Mart building (700 feet) and the signs would only be visible once inside the development.
Dick Shaffer made a motion, seconded by Dan Frank, to approve the two additional signs with the following conditions:
· Each sign would be limited to a maximum size 20 square feet ;
· The signs would be for McDonald’s and Wood Forest Bank;
· The signs would be internally lit, consistent with the existing wall signs.
The motion passed by a 3 yes and 0 no vote.
3) Mike Albert Leasing, 10330 Evendale Drive
Proposal for new building
Todd Ryan, Mike Albert Leasing, and Bob Schmidt, Walters Building, presented the proposal for a 48’ by 30’ accessory building to be located behind the corporate building at 10300 Evendale Drive. This building would be used by Mike Albert and numerous venders to prepare the vehicles for resale or lease. The building is a pole building with beige and cream siding, blending in with the corporate office, which is tan and brown.
Doug Lohmeier made a motion, with a second by Dan Frank, to approve the proposed building as presented.
The motion passed by a 3 yes and 0 no vote.
4) Dan Beard Council, Reading Road
Site Review
The applicant requested to table the request until next month’s meeting. Doug Lohmeier made a motion, seconded by Dan Frank, to table this item.
The motion passed with a 3 yes and 0 no vote.
Internal Business:
1) Proposed text amendment to Chapter 1262, Signs
Dick Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Dan Frank, to table this motion.
The motion passed with a 3 yes and 0 no vote.
2) Economic Development report
The following items were discussed:
· Reminder that the Village and the Erickson Retirement Community representatives were having an Open House on Sunday, April 20th, at 3:00 PM at the Recreation Center;
· St. Rita Lane and the PNC property were areas of interest and on-going work;
· Chipotle and Starbucks are reporting good number, whereas the Mr. Clean Car Wash’s numbers were less than anticipated;
· An update on the Dan Beard Council and Arcadia projects;
· Jack Cameron discussed the meeting he had with Greg Martini, Sports Plus, and James Jeffers, concerning the parking lot alterations;
· A discussion of a possible date for a combined CIC and EPC meeting to review the Master Plan. Jack Cameron will set up this meeting. The morning of May 8th was discussed as a possible date.
3) Approval of Minutes
Dan Frank made one correction on the March 15, 2008 minutes. Doug Lohmeier made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Dan Frank seconded the motion.
The motion passed with a vote of 3 yes and 0 no.
A motion was made by Doug Lohmeier and seconded by Dan Frank to approve the meeting minutes from the March 18, 2008 as read.
The motion passed by a 3 yes and 0 no vote.
On a motion to adjourn the meeting by Doug Lohmeier and seconded by Dan Frank, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2008.
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Dick Schaffer
Chairperson, Evendale Planning Commission
Attest:
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Dick Schaffer,
Acting Secretary, Evendale Planning Commission
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