CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
HELD: JUNE 11, 2007
PRESENT: Commissioners Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban
Recording Clerk Olson; Building Commissioner Stouffer
ABSENT: Commissioner Pilla
MOTION ON THE MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the regular meeting held May 29, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Kerr moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Knezevic. Ayes all; motion carried.
The reading of the Minutes of the Public Hearing for Otero Signature Homes held May 29, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Kerr moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Knezevic. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo; abstain Urban. Motion carried.
The reading of the Minutes of the Public Hearing for Michael Christopher Salon held May 29, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Kerr moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Knezevic. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: ABERDEEN COMMONS ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT, 399 BISHOP ROAD
PZ07007 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Scott Allen, President, LifeServices Development Corporation, 1625 Lowell Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505, and Jason Neville, Project Engineer, Euthenics Inc., 8235 Mohawk Drive, Strongsville, Ohio 44136, appeared before the Commission to obtain a Conditional Use Permit to operate a proposed assisted living community at 399 Bishop Road, Permanent Parcels 821-07-010 and 821-07-012, sublots 1 and 2 of the Aberdeen Business Park, a P-C-M District. The Public Hearing was held prior to the regular meeting.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Urban to grant a Conditional Use Permit per Section 1109.03(d) for the establishment of an assisted living facility owned and operated by LifeServices Development Corporation, on property located at 399 Bishop Road, Permanent Parcels 821-07-010 and 821-07-012, sublots 1 and 2 of the Aberdeen Business Park, a P-C-M District, contingent on the Conditional Use Permit remaining in effect as long as the facility is owned and operated by LifeServices Development Corporation; seconded by Mr. Knezevic. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: ABERDEEN COMMONS ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT, 399 BISHOP ROAD
PZ07007 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW
Scott Allen, President, LifeServices Development Corporation, 1625 Lowell Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505, and Jason Neville, Project Engineer, Euthenics Inc., 8235 Mohawk Drive, Strongsville, Ohio 44136, appeared before the Commission for preliminary plan review of the proposed assisted living community at 399 Bishop Road, Permanent Parcels 821-07-010 and 821-07-012, sublots 1 and 2 of the Aberdeen Business Park, a P-C-M District.
Mr. Allen requested preliminary site plan approval for the proposed assisted living facility. He stated that he wants to obtain final plan approval soon so that construction can begin in July, 2007. Chairman Mastrangelo replied that the Commission has received confirmation of approval from the ARB but has not received any letters of approval from the Police and Fire departments or the City Engineer. He asked Building Commissioner Stouffer to follow-up with the necessary parties. Building Commissioner Stouffer agreed.
Mr. Neville stated that the erosion, grading and landscape plans will be completed in two weeks. Mr. Allen stated that the architecturals will also be completed in two weeks.
Chairman Mastrangelo recommended that the applicant appear for preliminary plan approval at the next meeting to be held on June 25, 2007. He advised the applicants that further development of their Improvement Plans will be at their own risk because preliminary plan approval has not yet been granted.
SUBJECT: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSEMS, 603 ALPHA DRIVE
PZ07003 FINAL PLAN APPROVAL FOR PROPOSED BUILDING
Carl Bell, Structura Architects, 60 South Maple Street, Suite 301, Akron, Ohio 44303, appeared before the Commission to obtain final plan approval for the proposed new building to be located on the undeveloped 10-acre parcel located in the P-C-M District at 603 Alpha Drive, Permanent Parcel 822-08-022.
(Note: The proposed facility consists of a 30,000 square foot, two-story office building; a 70,500 square foot, one-story assembly area; and an 88,000 square foot, one-story warehouse. The building will be set back 182 feet from the residential properties to the north.)
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that all approvals have been received with the exception of the Landscape Architect. Letters of approval have been obtained from the ARB, Police and Fire departments, and the City Engineer. Building Commissioner Stouffer stated that the Plans Examiner has approved the plans.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that the Landscape Architect has not yet approved the landscape plans. Building Commissioner Stouffer replied that the applicant had to submit revised landscape plans last week with changes requested by the Landscape Architect. He said that he spoke with the Landscape Architect earlier today and that the Landscape Architect expects to have his report ready in the next few days. He stated that both he and the Landscape Architect recommend that the Commission proceed with granting final plan approval tonight. Chairman Mastrangelo replied that he would prefer to have the landscape approval prior to granting final plan approval; however, final plan approval could be granted contingent on landscape approval being obtained no later than July 3, 2007. He said that the applicant must appear before the Commission if the contingency is not met.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Urban to grant final plan approval to Philips Medical Systems for the proposed building on property located at 603 Alpha Drive, contingent on landscape approval being obtained no later than July 3, 2007; seconded by Mr. Knezevic. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried
SUBJECT: CUYAHOGA COUNTY AIRPORT HANGAR FACILITY, CURTISS WRIGHT PARKWAY
PZ07004 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW
Gregory Seifert, architect, Geis Companies, 10020 Aurora-Hudson Road, Streetsboro, Ohio 44241, appeared before the Commission for preliminary plan review of the proposed new hangar facility at the Cuyahoga County Airport.
Mr. Seifert stated that he is proposing to construct a new hangar building for an air charter service at the Cuyahoga County Airport. He said that the proposed building bisects both Richmond Heights and Highland Heights. He stated that interior and exterior renovations will also be made to an existing office building that lies in Richmond Heights and which is adjacent to the proposed building. He distributed a color rendering of the front elevation of the proposed hangar facility and the adjacent existing office building. He said that the existing parking and landscaping will also be upgraded.
Mr. Seifert stated that he has met with the staffs of both cities to identify who is responsible for issuing the various permits and approvals required for the project. Building Commissioner Stouffer stated that the Commission is not in a position to take any action at this time and that the Law Directors of both Highland Heights and Richmond Heights will determine the approval process. Chairman Mastrangelo replied that he will contact Law Director Paluf prior to the next regular meeting. Mr. Seifert stated that he has obtained approval from the ARB and City Engineer in Highland Heights.
In response to Mr. Urban’s inquiry as to whether any of the departments within our city have offered any guidance on this project, especially from a revenue-sharing aspect, Building Commissioner Stouffer replied that Finance Director Ianiro attended a meeting two months ago but he did not know the outcome of the meeting. He said that the Fire Department is keenly interested in this project due to the aviation fuel that will be stored on the property. Mr. Seifert replied that the fuel tank may be located in Richmond Heights.
Mr. Seifert stated that they would like to begin construction no later than August, 2007. Chairman Mastrangelo recommended that the applicant submit a landscape plan to the Highland Heights Landscape Architect and then appear at the next regular meeting to be held on June 25th.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Kerr and seconded by Mr. Urban. Said meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Susan M. Olson, Recording Clerk Robert J. Mastrangelo, Chairman