VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2008
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular September meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order by Chairperson Dick Shaffer at 6 PM on September 29, 2008. Attending were EPC members Doug Lohmeier (Council Representative), Rob Adams, Dick Shaffer, Susan van Amerongen, and Dan Frank. Supporting the EPC were James Jeffers (Village Engineer), Jack Cameron, Pam Morin, James Dobrozsi (Architectural Review Board Member), and Ralph Terbrueggen (Architectural Review Board Member).
New Business
1) General Electric Aircraft Engines, One Neumann Way
Site review of landscaping
Mr. Gary Wolnitzek, Human Nature, representing GE, presented the site plan for landscape modifications at the GE facility.
Motion by Rob Adams and seconded by Doug Lohmeier to approve the site plan with the condition that the applicant obtains agreement on specific types of plants from Ralph Terbrueggen. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
2) Arby’s Restaurant, 10365 Reading Road
Site review of new façade, signs, landscaping
Mr. Bob Wendel representing Arby’s, presented the plans for modifications to the existing Arby’s at the corner of Reading Road and Glendale-Milford Road. There is no change in the size of the building or the building footprint.
Motion by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Doug Lohmeier to approve the site plan with the condition that the applicant obtains agreement from Ralph Terbrueggen on specific types of plants and the addition of plants in the island on the north side of the building. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
3) Safety Shoe Distributor, 10156 Reading Road
Site review of building expansion
Mr. Mike Barnard, ML Barnard, Inc., and Mr. John Long, Footworks, presented the plans for the expansion of the existing Footworks building on Reading Road. This addition is consistent with the original plan that was previously approved.
Motion by Doug Lohmeier and seconded by Dan Frank to approve the site plan for the building addition with the condition that screening of the dumpsters be provided. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
Old Business
1) Arcadia Communications, 10209 Plainfield Road, Rest Haven Memorial Park
Wireless Communication Facility
Motion by Rob Adams and seconded by Doug Lohmeier to table the issue until the next regularly scheduled meeting or a special meeting. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
2) A-Z Printing, 10122 Reading Road
Preliminary discussion of proposed addition
Mr. Bruce Hassel, A-Z Printing, presented the plans for the proposed building addition and revised parking/site plan.
Motion by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Rob Adams was made to approve the site plan for the building addition with the condition that Winterking Hawthorne trees in the parking lot be changed to either a small Linden or Hornbeam (upright) tree. The motion passed by a 3 yes 2 no vote.
3) Mr. Clean Car Wash, 10199 Reading Road
PBD site review, signs
Mr. Joe Kruse, presented the plan to remove/modify signs on the site and the building. Discussion focused on the number and size of signs.
Motion by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Rob Adams to approve the following portions of the proposed plan:
- Proposed green paint striping on the top of the building to match the sheen of the blue paint on the building.
- Signs 1a/2/3/7, which include the “Car Wash” signs and the revised Mr. Clean signs on the front and rear of building, are approved as proposed.
- Sign 5a, which is the “Car Wash Entrance” sign above the northern canopy, is approved with the following caveats:
i. There will be one (1) sign centered over the canopy
ii. There will be one (1) line of text with the words “Car Wash Entrance”
iii. The sign will not extend above the canopy
- Sign 5b, which is the “Exit” sign above the southern canopy, is approved with the following caveats:
i. There will be up to three (3) signs centered over the canopy bays
ii. The signs will include the word “Exit” only in the same font size as the 5a sign
iii. The sign will not extend above the canopy
- Sign 8a, which is the “Entrance” sign above the physical entry for cars to the car wash on the northern side of the building, is approved with the following caveat:
i. There will be one (1) sign centered above the entry
ii. The sign will include the word “Entrance” only
iii. The sign will not exceed 9 square feet in total area
iv. The proposed painted green arch without the “sparkle-effect” around the entrance opening is approved
- Sign 8b, which is the “Exit” sign above the car wash exit on the southern side of the building, is not approved and needs to be removed immediately:
i. The proposed painted green arch without the “sparkle-effect” around the exit opening is approved
- All other non-conforming signs (both permanent and temporary) are removed immediately, including but not limited to:
i. The signs located on the pillars of the canopy
ii. The temporary signs placed in the right-of-way
The motion passed by a 4 yes 1 no vote
4) Proposed text amendment to Chapter 1262, Signs
Motion by Doug Lohmeier and seconded by Rob Adams was made to table this issue until the October EPC meeting. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote.
5) Village of Evendale Comprehensive Master Plan
Discussion and/or recommendation to Village Council
Motion by Dick Shaffer and seconded by Rob Adams was made to table this issue until the October EPC meeting. The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote.
Internal Business:
1) Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Dick Shaffer and seconded by Rob Adams to table the EPC minutes from August 19th, 2008.
The motion passed by a 5 yes 0 no vote
On a motion to adjourn the meeting by Susan van Amerongen and seconded by Rob Adams, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM by a 5 yes to 0 no vote. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16th, 2008 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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