CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
HELD: APRIL 9, 2007
PRESENT: Commissioners Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban;
Recording Clerk Olson; Building Commissioner Stouffer
ABSENT: Commissioner Pilla
MOTION ON THE MINUTES: There was no action on the Minutes of the regular meeting held March 26, 2007 because a quorum of Commissioners that was present at that meeting was not in attendance this evening.
SUBJECT: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSEMS, 603 ALPHA DRIVE
PZ07003 VARIANCES TO BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Carl Bell, Structura Architects, 60 South Maple Street, Suite 301, Akron, Ohio 44303, appeared before the Commission to obtain two variances for the proposed building expansion project for Philips Medical Systems on the undeveloped 10-acre parcel located in the P-C-M District at 603 Alpha Drive, Permanent Parcel 822-08-022. The Public Hearing was held prior to the regular meeting.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that the Fire Department approved the variances in a letter dated April 9, 2007. He noted that the letter states that a 3 foot height variance for the stair towers is requested because an older drawing was referenced; however, the 7 foot variance is approved.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Kerr to grant Philips Medical Systems, on property located at 603 Alpha Drive, a variance of 7 feet from Section 1143.04: “Nonresidential Height Limitation”, from the maximum height requirement of 35 feet for buildings and structures in nonresidential districts, to permit a building height of 42 feet for two stair towers of the proposed new buildings; seconded by Mr. Knezevic. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Knezevic to grant Philips Medical Systems, on property located at 603 Alpha Drive, a variance of 2 feet from Section 1143.04: “Nonresidential Height Limitation”, from the maximum height requirement of 35 feet for buildings and structures in nonresidential districts, to permit a building height of 37 feet for various architectural features of the proposed new buildings; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
Chairman Mastrangelo requested that the clerk poll the Commissioners in the majority as to their reasoning for the manner in which they voted. The consensus of the Commission for approving the variances was that a practical difficulty existed due to the design of the building; the Fire Department approved the variances; the variances are minimal; and that access to the roof is a safety measure.
SUBJECT: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSEMS, 603 ALPHA DRIVE
PZ07003 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF BUILDING EXPANSION PROJECT
Carl Bell, Structura Architects, 60 South Maple Street, Suite 301, Akron, Ohio 44303, appeared before the Commission for preliminary site plan approval of the proposed building expansion project for Philips Medical Systems on the undeveloped 10-acre parcel located in the P-C-M District at 603 Alpha Drive, Permanent Parcel 822-08-022.
Mr. Bell stated that the proposed facility consists of a 30,000 square foot, 2-story office building; a 70,500 square foot, 1-story assembly area; and an 88,000 square foot, 1-story warehouse. He said that the building will be set back 182 feet from the residential properties to the north.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that comments by the Fire Department in their letter dated April 9, 2007 regarding fire hydrants and sidewalks will be addressed in the improvement plans.
Building Commissioner Stouffer stated that the City Engineer has granted a clear cut permit. He said that the Police Department has granted approval. He stated that he will be in contact with the landscape architect and City Engineer.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that the ARB granted approval.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Kerr to grant preliminary site plan approval for the proposed Philips Medical Systems building expansion project on property located at 603 Alpha Drive; seconded by Mr. Knezevic. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: CDT HOMES, 341 EAST EDINBURGH DRIVE, S/L 25, ABERDEEN AREA “H”
PZ01009-1 FINAL HOME APPROVAL
Joe Tracz, CDT Custom Homes, P.O. Box 43350 , Highland Heights, Ohio 44143, appeared before the Commission to obtain final home approval for the proposed home to be located at 341 East Edinburgh Drive, S/L 25, Aberdeen Area “H”.
Mr. Tracz stated that he appeared before the ARB today but did not receive approval for the proposed home. He said that the ARB is requiring the following changes and that CDT will comply with those changes: 1) maintain a higher chimney height rather than the lower height proposed by CDT; 2) chimney to be covered with the same brick used on the front of the house rather than a cultured brick as proposed by CDT. Mr. Tracz stated that the ARB has required that CDT submit revised drawings before they will grant approval.
Mr. Tracz stated that he does not have revised drawings at this time to present to P&Z but is still requesting final home approval in order to begin construction tomorrow. He said that he will also appear at the next regular meeting in two weeks to request a variance for this proposed home to install three vented fireplaces without masonry wall enclosures as required by Highland Heights code. He said that the Ohio building code does not require masonry wall enclosures. Mr. Tracz said that the fireplaces are interior units and will not affect the footprint of the house.
Building Commissioner Stouffer stated that construction will be limited to footers and basement walls until such time the revised drawings are approved by the ARB.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that he will not sign the required signature approval sheet until after the ARB has signed it.
The Commission and Building Commissioner stated that the need for a variance is determined by Highland Heights code and not the new Ohio building code.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Urban to grant final home approval to CDT Homes on property located at 341 East Edinburgh Drive, S/L 25, Aberdeen Area “H”, contingent on revised drawings being approved by the ARB; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: S.R.S. CONSTRUCTION, INC., 346 GLASGOW, S/L 55, ABERDEEN AREA “H”
PZ06026 FINAL HOME APPROVAL
Steven Small, S.R.S. Construction, Inc., 3219 Sulgrave Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, appeared before the Commission to obtain final home approval for the proposed home to be located at 346 Glasgow, S/L 55, Aberdeen Area “H”.
Mr. Small stated that he is proposing to build a 4,300 square foot spec home. He presented the required signature sheet to Chairman Mastrangelo.
Mr. Small had submitted elevations but did not submit a site plan. Chairman Mastrangelo advised the applicant to include a copy of the site plan along with elevations for future home approvals. Mr. Small had one copy of the site plan with him and the Commissioners reviewed it.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Kerr to grant final home approval to S.R.S. Construction, Inc. on property located at 346 Glasgow, S/L 55, Aberdeen Area “H”; seconded by Mr. Urban. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
Chairman Mastrangelo signed and returned the signature sheet to Mr. Small.
SUBJECT: HACKERS PUB, 5596 HIGHLAND ROAD
PZ07001 VARIANCE TO GREENSPACE AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW A PATIO AND OUTDOOR DINING
Paul Mooney, Esq., representing Hackers Pub, 5596 Highland Road, appeared before the Commission to obtain variances for a proposed patio to allow outdoor dining.
(Note: The Public Hearing for this matter was held on February 26, 2007. The applicant, Peter Mooney, had submitted a drawing using an outdated site plan. Sheldon Gross, representing John DiStefano who also was in attendance and who is the property owner of the parcel, stated that they had not seen the plans for the proposed patio, and requested that the matter be continued until they received and reviewed the plans. The next regular meetings were held on March 12th and 26th. The applicant did not appear and had not submitted revised drawings.)
The applicant submitted a preliminary site plan dated 3/31/07. Paul Mooney stated that the 1,524 square foot proposed patio will be made of stamped concrete with aluminum fencing with arborvitae as the landscape plant.
The applicant did not provide a letter of approval from the DiStefano family. The Commission advised the applicant that he must obtain a letter from the DiStefano family, who are the property owners of this parcel, stating that they approve of the variances and the patio. The Commission advised the applicant to submit a landscape plan identifying the plants to be used to the Building Department in order to obtain landscape approval. The applicant was advised that all this must be completed prior to requesting variance and site plan approvals from the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Knezevic and seconded by Mr. Kerr. Said meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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Susan M. Olson, Recording Clerk
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Robert J. Mastrangelo, Chairman