Orange Village Planning & Zoning Minutes

Orange Village Planning & Zoning Commission
Architectural Board of Review
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 – 7:30 pm

MINUTES

Mayor Mulcahy called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

Members Present: Anthony Lazar (arrived 7:37pm), Jud Kline, Scott Lewis, Herb Braverman,
Brian Hitt, Mayor Kathy Mulcahy

Members Absent: None

Others Present: Rebecca Schaltenbrand, Asst. Law Director
Ron Kluchin, Village Architect
Lou Hovancsek, Building Commissioner
Mary Fisco, PZ/ABR Secretary

#1 DECK - Min Lu and Chen Leiji
- 4349 Lander Rd.
- Borowske Builders
Present: David Borowske - Don Borowske, Representative

PZ/ABR Discussion: Joint motion to approve was made by Hitt; seconded by Kline.

Ayes: Kline, Lewis, Braverman, Hitt, Mulcahy
No: None
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Anthony Lazar arrived at 7:37 pm.

#2 SIGN CHANGE - Hampton Inn & Suites
- 3840 Orange Place
Present: Pamela Keeven - Pamela Keeven, Representative

PZ/ABR Discussion: Joint motion to approve was made by Lewis; seconded by Braverman.

Ayes: Lazar, Lewis, Braverman, Hitt, Mulcahy
No: None
Abstain: Kline

#3 REPORT & RECOMMENDATION, ORDINANCE 2011-12

An Ordinance granting a sign size variance to Lakeshore Learning
Store, located at 27450 Chagrin Blvd.

Representative: Robert Hubbard, Lakeshore Learning Material

Robert Hubbard was sworn in by Asst. Law Director, Rebecca Schaltenbrand.

PZ Discussion: The Board discussed Village Planner David Hartt’s report regarding the
requested sign variance and the sign parameters for the Chagrin Boulevard Shopping
Center. The Board concluded that additional information was needed regarding a
multi-tenant sign plan that may have been approved by the Village.

No Action Taken

#4 REPORT & RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE 2011-17

An ordinance granting a sign size variance to LJI Collision Center
at 27100 Chagrin Boulevard.

Representative: Mike Giarrizzo, LJI Collision Center and Lee Rosenfedtz, Brilliant
Electric Sign Company

Mike Giarrizzo and Lee Rosenfedtz were sworn in by Asst. Law Director, Rebecca Schaltenbrand.
The Commission discussed Village Planner David Hartt’s report regarding the requested
sign variance. There were no objections to Mr. Hartt’s recommendations and conclusions.
The Board also discussed the location of the LJI Collision Center and its visibility from Chagrin
Boulevard. The Board noted that the requested three (3) foot variance is not substantial and
noted that there was no adverse impact on the surrounding property or the community.

PZ Discussion: Motion to recommend, based upon the evaluation and criteria set forth in the
Village Planner’s memorandum to the Mayor and the Commission, was made by Lewis;
seconded by Braverman.

Ayes: Lazar, Lewis, Braverman, Hitt, Mulcahy
No: None

#5 REPORT & RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE 2011-18

An ordinance granting a variance from the time limitation on nonconforming
uses, set forth in section 1164.04(e) of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village, to
permit the continued lawful, nonconforming use of the gasoline service station located
at 28021 Miles Road.

Representative: Nick Najjar, Operator
Joe Dubyak, Owner
Bob Howlett, Swedish Solutions (Attending in support of the variance)

Nick Najjar and Bob Howlett were sworn in by Asst. Law Director, Rebecca Schaltenbrand.

Mr. Najjar advised the Commission of his plans to open the vacant service station at
28021 Miles Road. Mr. Najjar discussed his experience with operating service stations and
advised that the plan is to open the station within six to seven months of approval of the
requested variance.

The Commission noted that Mr. Najjar suffers a hardship or practical difficulty in using the
property as the Code prevents the operation of a service station without the requested variance.

The Commission discussed the impact that the vacant service station has on neighboring
property owners. Mr. Howlett, a neighboring business owner, addressed the Commission and
spoke in favor of the requested variance. Written correspondence, dated May 13, 2011 and
signed by nine neighboring property owners, was submitted to the Commission supporting
the variance request.

The Commission noted that the ordinance requires the applicant to comply with any and all
applicable laws and regulations.

The Commission requested that Mr. Najjar, if the variance is approved, consider the character
of the Village in developing the service station and signage. The Commission advised Mr. Najjar
that a site plan, including signs and landscaping, would need to be submitted to the Commission
for review and approval.

PZ Discussion: Motion to recommend was made by Hitt; seconded by Lazar.

Ayes: Lazar, Braverman, Hitt, Mulcahy
No: None
Abstain: Lewis

#6 DISCUSSION ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 2011-__

An ordinance providing for the submission to the electors of Orange Village of a proposed
amendment to Article V, Section 9(A), of the Orange Village Charter, and declaring an emergency.

Discussion was had regarding amending the Orange Village Charter to allow for a ‘landscape
architect’ as one of the two architects on the ABR Board.

As the ordinance was still a draft document and had not yet been introduced, an informal vote
was taken on whether the members of this board would support this Charter amendment to
members of Council. The vote was as follows:

Ayes: Lazar, Kline, Lewis, Braverman, Hitt, Mulcahy
No: None

#7 BUILDING COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
· Lou has just returned from a 2 week vacation.
· Lakeshore Learning Store’s interior is finished.
· Grass is growing a lot and the Building Department will be mailing out letters on Thursday.
· The Building Department is continuing to work on the bond & deposit refunds.

#8 ARCHITECT’S REPORT
· Ron Kluchin updated the Board Members on the progress of the Service Department
at the newly purchased property (formerly St. Margaret’s of Hungary Church).

#9 ANY OTHER TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION
· At the next PZ/ABR meeting on June 7th, there will be a presentation by David Lewanski
regarding the development of Pine Crest Drive to a retail area.

Motion to approve the Minutes of the April 20, 2011 meeting with the following correction was
made by Kline; seconded by Lewis.

Remove the word “the” from:
Mayor Mulcahy announced that the Scott Lewis was re-appointed by Council as a member of the
PZ/ABR Board and administered the oath of office to Mr. Lewis.

Ayes: Lazar, Kline, Lewis, Braverman, Hitt, Mulcahy
No: None

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.

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Mary Fisco, PZ/ABR Secretary Date

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