PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

REGULAR MEETING

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. Blake, Mr. Bosch and Mr. Sauer were present. Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Binkley were absent due to work commitments. Others present were: Phil Hartmann, Lance Schultz, Joe Henderson, Paul Woodruff, Stacey Bashore, Ashley Clemens, Bob Berman and others.

2. APPROVAL OF MNUTES OF August 12, 2008, Regular Meeting- Mr. Hackworth moved to approve; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Bosch, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Blake, and Mr. Hackworth voting "Yea." Mr. Bosch stated he would like it noted that he was not present at the last meeting, but he would approve the minutes. Motion passed, 4-0.

3. SCHEDULED MATTERS:

A. Review and request for a motion to approve a Conditional use Permit for an Outdoor Patio for Don Patron's Restaurant located at 1282 Hill Road North (TABLED 4/08/08) Mr. Blake stated this item would remain on the table per applicant's request.

B. Review and request for a motion to approve a Comprehensive Sign Plan for Building and Ground Signage for Primrose School located at the southern terminus of Clint Drive. Mr. Henderson reviewed the report as presented to the Commission and stated that staff supports with the following five conditions:

1. That the signs shall have a matte finish.

2. That the signs shall be limited to three colors.

3. That there shall be no overflow light created by the spot lights for the ground sign.

4. That the ground sign height shall not exceed 8-ft above the parking lot grade.

5. That the ground sign shall be 5-ft from the property line and outside the site triangle.

Mrs. Ashley Clemens introduced herself on behalf of Primrose Schools and stated that she had no problems with the conditions. She stated that there should be nothing that would affect those conditions. Mr. Hackworth asked what the material of the sign would be and Mr. Bosch stated it was a high density urethane. Mrs. Clemens stated it is the highest quality of signs that Primrose offers. There were no other questions. Mr. Bosch moved to approve with staff recommendations; Mr. Hackworth seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Bosch, Mr. Sauer, Mr. Hackworth, and Mr. Blake voting "Yea." Motion passed, 4-0.

C. A Public Hearing and review and request for a motion to approve Olde Downtown Pickerington Village District Design Guidelines Comprehensive Sign Plan for Building Signage at 37 East Columbus Street for the Hair Boutique. Mr. Henderson reviewed the report as presented to the Commission and stated that staff supports with the following two conditions:

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

2. That the signs shall have a matte finish

Mr. Bob Berman introduced himself on behalf of the applicant and stated he agreed with the conditions as stated. Mr. Bosch asked if the material would be similar to the urethane signs and Mr. Berman stated it would be similar to the other signs in the area. Mr. Sauer asked how the sign would be attached and Mr. Berman stated it would be mounted directly to the facia board. Mr. Hackworth clarified that the sign would not be hanging by chains. Mr. Sauer moved to approve with staff recommendations; Mr. Bosch seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Blake, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Bosch and Mr. Sauer voting "Yea." Motion passed, 4-0.

4. REPORTS:

A. Planning and Zoning Director

(1) BZA Report- Mr. Schultz reported that BZA did not meet due to no agenda items.

(2) FCRPC - Mr. Henderson reported that the FCRPC extended the Springcreek subdivision and there was an amendment to allow the subdivision a three acre parcel to break away from the subdivision to a church that was next to it. He reported there were changes to the Violet Township Zoning Code introducing two new zoning classifications of planned districts so they could have office and park space in the same zoning classifications. Mr. Hackworth stated he remembers four years ago holding up approving the plat in Springcreek because we wanted them to redesign the road through there and on the report that road is still a shortcut between Refugee Road and Pickerington Road. Mr. Schultz stated that plat has been extended and they have not officially come in for approval at the County Level. He stated it was equivalent to our tabling a plat. Mr. Hackworth clarified that is something that will likely be addressed. Mr. Schultz stated that the township, developer and the County agreed to discuss the re-alignment of the road.

5. OTHER BUSINESS:

A. Commission Discussion- Mr. Blake asked what the next step for the Exxon station and Mr. Schultz stated we approved the construction of a car wash there and one of the conditions was to have all of the buildings demolished there. He further stated he talked to the developer and they are still in negotiations with the owner and the bank to purchase the property. Mr. Schultz stated that borings were completed last week, so hopefully it is moving forward.

B. Planning Reports - Mr. Schultz stated that we are in the process of receiving the final comments on the Diley Road Corridor Study and hope to have it ready for a Public Hearing in the next month with Council and Planning and Zoning.

6. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Hackworth moved to adjourn; Mr. Sauer seconded the motion. Mr. Sauer, Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Bosch and Mr. Blake voted "Aye." Motion carried 4-0. The Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:51 P.M. on September 9, 2008.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

Stacey L. Bashore Lance A. Schultz

Deputy Municipal Clerk Director, Planning & Zoning