PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

7:30 P.M.

 

1.         ROLL CALL.  Mr. Blake called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with roll call as follows: Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Binkley, Mr. Blake, Mr. Nicholas, Mr. Harmon, Mr. Bosch and Mr. Sauer were present. There were no members absent. Others present were:  Lance Schultz, Joe Henderson, Steve Smith, Brenda VanCleave, Jennifer Frommer, Stacey Bashore, Kevin Tighe, Brian Clements and others.

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MNUTES OF August 14, 2007, Regular Meeting- Mr. Bosch moved to approve; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Binkley abstaining and Mr. Bosch, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Blake, Mr. Nicholas, and Mr. Harmon voting "Yea."  Motion passed, 6-0.

 

 3.        SCHEDULED MATTERS:

           

            A.        Review and request for a motion to approve Commercial Design Guidelines Certificate of Appropriateness for an Outdoor Patio for VIP Lounge at 1751 Hill Road North (TABLED 6/12/07)  Mr. Blake stated this item would remain on the table.

             

            B.         Review and request for a motion to approve a Final Plat for approximately 11.62 acres of the Zane Property located just north of Pickerington Medical Complex for Fairfield Realty Investment (TABLED 5/08/07).  Mr. Blake stated this item would remain on the table.

           

            C.        A Public Hearing and review and request for a motion to approve Olde Pickerington Village District Design Guidelines Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of Two Garages and Construction of a Parking Lot at 47 West Columbus Street. Mr. Henderson reviewed the report as presented to the Commission and stated that staff supports with the following three conditions:

 

            1.         That a row of shrubs and/or trees shall be added to the west edge of the rear parking area.

            2.         That all the debris from the demolition shall be removed from the site one month from the start of demolition.

            3.         That any studies and approvals required from the state and/or EPA shall be approved prior to the approval of the building permit for demolition.

 

 

Mr. Blake opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.

 

Kevin Tighe introduced himself as the tenant of the building and stated that they had no problems with the staff recommendations.  He stated it would be to facilitate employee parking only at the back of the building.

 

Mr. Blake closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.

 

Mr. Hackworth asked if the utility pole would be removed and Mr. Tighe stated they had contacted South Central Power and they will be straightening the pole, but not removing it. Mr. Nicholas asked about people parking there during football and Mr.Tighe stated they would be putting a sign that would say parking for employees only during business hours.  He further stated it wouldn't be a problem for people to park there during football after business hours. Mr. Nicholas asked about the handicapped parking concern and Mr. Henderson stated it would be handled at the Building Department review.     Mr. Nicholas moved to approve with staff recommendations; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Bosch, Mr. Nicholas, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Harmon, Mr. Binkley and Mr. Blake voting "Yea."  Motion passed, 7-0.

 

            D.        Review and request for a motion to approve a Comprehensive Sign Plan for Ground Signage for Volunteer Energy at 790 Windmiller Drive. Mr. Blake stated that the applicant requested this item be tabled.  Mr. Hackworth moved to table;  Mr.   seconded the motion.  Roll call was taken with Mr. Sauer, Mr. Harmon, Mr. Binkley, Mr. Bosch, Mr. Nicholas, Mr. Hackworth and Mr. Blake voting "Yea."  Motion to table passed, 7-0.

 

            E.         A Public Hearing and review and request for a motion to approve Olde Pickerington Village District Guidelines Comprehensive Sign Plan for Building Signage for Winchester Signs at 6.5 Lockville Road.  Mr. Henderson reviewed the report as presented to the Commission and stated that staff supports with the following two conditions:

 

            1.         That the sign shall be limited to three colors.

            2.         That the sign shall have a matte finish.

 

Mr. Blake opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.

 

Brian Clements introduced himself on behalf of Winchester Signs and stated they had no comments on staff recommendations.

 

Mr. Blake closed the public hearing at 8:41 p.m

 

Mr. Nicholas clarified that the sign would be wood with vinyl letters.  Mr. Bosch asked for clarification on the where the sign would be located and Mr. Henderson stated it would be hung from the south pillar.  Mr. Bosch moved to approve with staff recommendations; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion.   Roll call was taken with Mr. Harmon, Mr. Nicholas, Mr. Blake, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Bosch, Mr. Binkley and Mr. Sauer voting "Yea."   Motion passed, 7-0.

                       

4.         REPORTS:

 

            A.        Planning and Zoning Director

 

                        (1)        BZA Report-  Mr. Schultz stated BZA met in August and approve a parking variance for Walgreen's and there were two deck/porch variances that were approved

 

                        (2)        FCRPC -  Mr. Henderson stated there was a development that was disapproved last month.

 

5.         OTHER BUSINESS:

 

            A.        Tree Commission - No discussion.

 

            B.         Commission Discussion- Mr. Blake asked about the proposed changes to Sycamore Creek School and Mr. Schultz stated they submitted a plan that showed split face block and we indicated to them that Planning and Zoning Commission would have to review that.  He stated that we have not seen any other drawings come forth.  Mr. Blake asked about the road to Simsbury Park and Mr. Schultz stated the engineers are working through soil issues.  Mr. Blake asked if the Property Maintenance Code was being looked at and Mr. Schultz stated we have had discussions to approve the International Code and we would probably do later this year.  Mr. Hackworth stated there are a few issues that the Safety Committee was looking at and they were not looking to revise the whole Property Maintenance Code.  Mr. Blake asked if the number of occupants was being looked at for single family homes and Mr. Smith stated that the City has looked at it several times, but they are very difficult restrictions to write and enforce.  Mr. Bosch asked about the status of the existing sign for Circle K and Mr. Schultz stated that our Code does not require them to build a new sign once the proposed change is approved. Mr. Sauer asked about a condemned home in Willow Pond and Mr. Schultz stated that it is in the County Prosecutor's office now and we have allocated money to demolish it.  He stated that the County has to sign off on us demolishing it.  Mr. Nicholas clarified that there were no updates on the Post Office sign.  Mr. Nicholas asked about the change to the CVS sign and Mr. Henderson stated it was administratively approved because it was under three colors and less square footage.  He stated he would drive by and check to make sure it was how it had been approved.  Mr. Nicholas asked for an update on the Exxon site and Mr. Schultz state that the developer opted out of the site due to the environmental issues and expense.  He stated we required them to clean up the site and secure the buildings and if they don't move forward with cleaning up the site we will be checking to see if the hole could be filled in.  Mr. Blake asked if there was a way to require a bond for this type of project and Mr. Smith stated he was not aware of any provision that would allow the City to impose a bond, but he would look into it.  He stated that technically because it is on private property, it is not the City's responsibility.       

Mr. Nicholas asked about the signage at the Villas and Mr. Schultz stated it was administratively approved as a temporary sign and once it is built out they will come in for a permanent sign.  Mr. Nicholas asked about manhole repairs on North Center Street and now they are making noise.  Mr. Schultz stated he would pass it on to the Service Department. 

 

            C.        Planning Reports -  No discussion

 

6.         ADJOURNMENT.  There being nothing further, Mr. Nicholas moved to adjourn; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion.  Mr. Nicholas, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Binkley, Mr. Blake, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Binkley and Mr. Harmon voted "Aye." Motion carried 7-0.  The Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned at 8:05 P.M. on September 11, 2007.

 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

Stacey L. Bashore                                                        Lance A. Schultz

Deputy Municipal Clerk                                                Director, Planning & Zoning