VILLAGE OF EVENDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 21, 2010
EVENDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
The regular March meeting of the Evendale Planning Commission (EPC) was called to order by Doug Lohmeier at 6:00 PM on September 21, 2010. Attending were EPC members Doug Lohmeier (Council Representative), Susan VanAmerongen, Dan Frank, and Chris Patterson. Supporting the EPC were Jack Cameron, James Jeffers (Village Engineer), James Dobrozsi (Architectural Review Board Member) and Ralph Terbrueggen (Architectural Review Board Member). Absent from the meeting were EPC member Rob Adams; Kathy Farro (Planner, Manley Burke) and Pam Morin.
New Business:
1. Gold Medal Products,10700 Medallion Drive - Site Review of expansion
Brian Doll with C.U.C. representing for Gold Medal Products stated that the architecture of the expansion would be the same as the existing structure and that the mechanical equipment would be placed on the roof. There would be seven trees removed due to construction and those trees would either be replanted or new ones would be planted elsewhere on the site. The parking requirements have been met.
EPC was informed that Gold Medal Products was given a variance for this expansion and that all pieces required for the approval of this project are in place depending on EPC’s recommendation.
A motion was made by Susan VanAmerongen and seconded by Chris Patterson to approve the site plan by a 4-0 vote.
Old Business:
1. A-Z Printing, 10122 Reading Road - Site review of solar panels
Mr. Bruce Hassel presented EPC with some additional information regarding the solar panels glare and landscaping. Sicon Solar Power LLC provided the data for sun glare. EPC was given a written request that some bushes or evergreens be planted between the Safety Shoe/Footworks and A-Z Printing; otherwise they have no issues with the variance. Mr. Hassel has spoken with TLC Landscaping and they recommended Taxus or Viburnum as the shrubs to use.
Gorman Heritage Farm also provided a letter in favor of the panels and would be interested in planning some tours to see the panels. EPC was told that Cincinnati State wrote a letter of support and that the Zoning Board of Appeals (BZA) has seen the letter; although it was not given to the EPC.
There would be no reason for a truck to enter the site of the solar panels; just a people access gate is all that would be necessary.
EPC is okay with the variance, the buffer screening to the north and the solar panels. EPC does have concern with the grading of the site and at what elevations the panels will be located in relationship to the site, Reading Road and adjoining sites. At this time the EPC has requested that Mr. Hassel provide a topography map with grading of the area to be used for the solar panels (and an additional 20’ beyond property lines) and if additional screening be necessary that we will be requesting this for the west side of the site as well. It was also recommended that the EPC put in a provision similar to the provisions set forth for cell towers.
Internal Business:
1. Report from Village Engineer
Looking to have the Glendale-Milford Road area finished by the end of October.
2. Other Items
Jack Cameron stated that Chris Patterson has a hard copy of the Community Improvement Plan and that if we would like a copy one would be made available to us. The first item would be to look at the design guidelines and areas that need to be rezoned. Upon EPC recommendations, it would then be sent on to Council for adoption. Many of the provisions will go through EPC. The Evendale strategy would be ‘business ready’; have the information in place for potential businesses to locate in Evendale.
Anchor Properties & Chase will submit plans for the October EPC meeting. They may provide an amendment of how the site plan may look like. It may be necessary for EPC and Council to have a joint meeting regarding the site as well as the future development.
3) Approval of Minutes - August 17, 2010
A motion was made by Susan VanAmerongen and seconded by Chris Patterson to approve the EPC minutes from August 17, 2010.
The motion passed by a 4 yes 0 no vote
On a motion to adjourn the meeting by Susan VanAmerongen and seconded by Chris Patterson, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM by a 4 yes 0 no vote.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM.
Douglas A.Lohmeier
Chairperson, Evendale Planning Commission
Attest: Dan Frank
Secretary, Evendale Planning Commission
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