CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
HELD: AUGUST 27, 2007
PRESENT: Commissioners Kerr, Knezevic, Pilla, Urban; Recording Clerk Olson;
Building Commissioner Stouffer; Law Director Paluf; City Engineer Hovanscek
ABSENT: Commissioner Mastrangelo
(* Chairman Mastrangelo was delayed in his arrival to the meeting. The Commission chose to defer the Public Hearing that was scheduled to be heard prior to the regular meeting to await the arrival of Chairman Mastrangelo. Mr. Knezevic opened the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.)
MOTION ON THE MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the regular meeting held July 23, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Pilla moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: ABERDEEN COMMONS ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT, 399 BISHOP ROAD
PZ07007 LOT CONSOLIDATION OF PERMANENT PARCELS 821-07-010 & 012
Scott Allen, President, LifeServices Development Corporation, 1625 Lowell Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505, appeared before the Commission to obtain lot consolidation approval for Permanent Parcels 821-07-010 & 012.
Mr. Knezevic stated that the Commission is in receipt of a copy of a letter dated July 13, 2007 from City Engineer Blackley approving the lot consolidation.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Kerr to grant approval for the lot consolidation of Permanent Parcels 821-07-010 & 012; seconded by Mr. Pilla. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: ABERDEEN COMMONS ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT, 399 BISHOP ROAD
PZ07007 FINAL PLAN APPROVAL
Scott Allen, President, LifeServices Development Corporation, 1625 Lowell Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505, appeared before the Commission for final plan approval of the proposed Aberdeen Commons Assisted Living Development 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.
Building Commissioner Stouffer stated that he is in receipt of memos dated August 27, 2007 from the Police and Fire Departments approving the plans dated June 20, 2007. He stated that the Landscape Architect has verbally approved the landscape plan, but has not issued a letter of approval.
Mr. Knezevic noted that the approval letter from the Fire Department cited issues regarding the fire suppression system. Building Commissioner Stouffer replied that it is standard for this matter to be addressed at a later date. Mr. Knezevic inquired as to the status of the hydrants that have been an issue in the past. Building Commissioner Stouffer and Mr. Allen replied that this matter has been resolved.
The Commission has received letters of approvals from the City Engineer dated July 20, 2007 and the city Architectural Review Board (ARB) dated May 30, 2007.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Urban to grant final site plan approval for the Aberdeen Commons Assisted Living Development located at 399 Bishop Road, contingent on: 1) compliance with the issues in the letter dated August 27, 2007 from the Fire Department; and 2) a letter of approval from the Landscape Architect; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: ABERDEEN COMMONS ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT, 399 BISHOP ROAD
PZ07007 DISCUSSION OF TERMS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Scott Allen, President, LifeServices Development Corporation, 1625 Lowell Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505, appeared before the Commission to discuss the Conditional Use Permit that was granted by the Commission on June 11, 2007 for the proposed Aberdeen Commons Assisted Living Development at 399 Bishop Road.
Mr. Allen submitted a letter dated August 23, 2007 from his prospective Lender for the Aberdeen Commons Assisted Living Development stating that they will not permit the financing of this project due to the terms of the Highland Heights Conditional Use Permit that was granted by the Commission on June 11, 2007 because the permit is only issued for two years and the permit and its use is not transferable.
Mr. Knezevic stated that this matter will be referred to Law Director Paluf.
SUBJECT: JAMES MORAN, ABERDEEN SUBDIVISION
PZ07013 NEW BUILDER APPROVAL
James Moran, P.O. Box 175, Gates Mills, Ohio 44040, appeared before the Commission to request new builder approval in the Aberdeen subdivision.
Mr. Moran stated that he purchased S/L 59 in Aberdeen Area “H” from Ed Surovi, Forest City Enterprises. He said that he intends to build a home on this lot for his family and will act as the owner/builder.
Mr. Moran stated that he has built many single family homes with his father, J.H.M. Contractors, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who has been a licensed, general contractor in the state of Florida since 1977. Mr. Moran had submitted photos of six of the homes built by J.H.M. Contractors.
Mr. Knezevic advised the applicant that he must obtain written approval from the Highland Heights ARB and Ronald Kluchin of the Aberdeen ARB in order to become an approved builder in Aberdeen.
Mr. Urban recommended that the Commission review Mr. Moran’s qualifications as a builder. Mr. Kerr suggested that the Commission contact the Fort Lauderdale building department.
The Commission advised the applicant to secure signatures from the city ARB and Ronald Kluchin and appear at the next meeting to be held on September 10, 2007 for new builder approval.
SUBJECT: JAMES MORAN, 330 GLASGOW DRIVE, S/L 59, ABERDEEN AREA “H”
PZ07013 FINAL HOME APPROVAL
James Moran, P.O. Box 175, Gates Mills, Ohio 44040, appeared before the Commission to obtain final home approval for the proposed home to be located at 330 Glasgow Drive, S/L 59, Aberdeen Area “H”.
Mr. Moran stated that he purchased S/L 59 in Aberdeen Area “H” from Ed Surovi, Forest City Enterprises. He said that he intends to build a home on this lot for his family and will act as the owner/builder.
Mr. Knezevic inquired if the applicant had obtained the required signatures on the signature approval sheet for the proposed home. Mr. Moran replied that he was unaware of a signature approval sheet. Mr. Moran stated that all the names appearing on the signature approval sheet had already signed off on the home plans, including the City Engineer, city ARB, and Ronald Kluchin. Mr. Knezevic apologized to the applicant that he was not informed of the signature approval sheet and for the inconvenience caused.
The Commission advised the applicant to secure the signatures as required on the signature approval sheet and appear at the next meeting to be held on September 10, 2007 for final home approval.
ARRIVAL OF CHAIRMAN MASTRANGELO: Chairman Mastrangelo arrived at 8:33 p.m.
ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING: The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. and the Public Hearing for Donald L. Barr & Co. was heard.
RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING: The regular meeting re-convened at 9:01 p.m.
SUBJECT: DONALD L. BARR & CO., THE LEGENDS AT ABERDEEN, ABERDEEN AREA “J”, PHASE IV
PZ06018 VARIANCES TO FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Donald Barr, Donald L. Barr & Co., Legends Building Co., 7059 Old Mill Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026, appeared before the Commission to obtain variances to front yard building setback requirements for specific units in the The Legends at Aberdeen, Aberdeen Area “J”, Phase IV. The Public Hearing was held prior to the regular meeting.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that the purpose of the proposed variances is to hold sacred the required 25 foot rear yard setback areas on the golf course, retention basin, and east property lines along Miner Road.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Urban to grant Donald L. Barr & Co., on property known as The Legends at Aberdeen, Aberdeen Area “J”, Phase IV, a variance of 6 feet 8 inches (6’8”) from Section 1124.05 (3)A1: “Building Setbacks/Front Building Setbacks”, which requires a minimum front building setback of 35 feet (35’) from the nearest edge of the street of dwelling units abutting any dedicated street within a Recreation and Residential District, to allow a front yard setback of 28 feet 4 inches (28’4”). This variance applies only to Building #34, Cypress Unit “C”; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Urban to grant Donald L. Barr & Co., on property known as The Legends at Aberdeen, Aberdeen Area “J”, Phase IV, a variance of 2 feet (2’) from Section 1124.05 (3)A1: “Building Setbacks/Front Building Setbacks”, which requires a minimum front building setback of 35 feet (35’) from the nearest edge of the street of dwelling units abutting any dedicated street within a Recreation and Residential District, to allow a front yard setback of 33 feet (33’). This variance applies only to Buildings #1 thru #14 and Buildings #23 thru #40, Doral Units “A”. The variance will apply at most to only one “A” unit per building; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
Law Director Paluf stated that he will refer this matter to Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting to be held next week.
SUBJECT: ROBERT JAKUBS, 480 SANDHURST DRIVE
PZ07014 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING
Robert Jakubs Sr., homeowner, 480 Sandhurst Drive, appeared before the Commission to address his need to park a commercial vehicle at his residence.
Mr. Jakubs stated that he is a technician for a plumbing, heating and air conditioning company and requires immediate access to his vehicle and tools to maintain prompt quality service at all hours. He had presented a letter from his employer indicating the need for his full-time access to the commercial vehicle.
Mr. Jakubs stated that residents have always been permitted to park commercial vehicles at their residences and questioned why the city has now begun citing residents for doing this. He stated that the only residents that are cited for residential commercial vehicle parking are those that are the target of a complaint from a neighbor.
Chairman Mastrangelo advised that this matter will be referred to Law Director Paluf.
SUBJECT: TONINO MATTICOLI, 5524 KENBRIDGE DRIVE
PZ07015 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING
Tonino Matticoli, homeowner, 5524 Kenbridge Drive, appeared before the Commission to address his need to park an F-250 truck at his residence.
Mr. Matticoli stated that the truck has non-commercial plates, a ladder rack, and no writing on the truck. He said that there is no equipment or ladders on the truck and that it is his sole vehicle.
Mr. Matticoli had submitted a letter from his adjacent neighbor, Julius Sukys, 5532 Kenbridge Drive, in favor of allowing the applicant to park the truck in his own driveway.
Chairman Mastrangelo advised that this matter will be referred to Law Director Paluf.
SUBJECT: LESTER & RAE MILLER, 621 HANFORD DRIVE
PZ07016 VARIANCE TO FENCE REQUIREMENTS
The applicant was not present to discuss this matter.
SUBJECT: MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER SALON, 6255 WILSON MILLS ROAD
PZ07006 FINAL PLAN APPROVAL
Building Commissioner Stouffer stated that he is in receipt of a letter dated August 1, 2007 from Landscape Architect Nemeckay approving the landscape plan.
Building Commissioner Stouffer presented the recording clerk with a copy of the final revised plans approved by the ARB.
SUBJECT: HIGHLAND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC, BISHOP ROAD (SOUTH OF HAWTHORNE DRIVE)
PZ07018 PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
Eric Miller, representing Highland Development Partners, LLC, 9499 Hoose Road, Concord, Ohio 44060, appeared before the Commission for a preliminary discussion of proposed development for a residential subdivision on property located on Bishop Road just south of Hawthorne Drive.
Building Commissioner Stouffer stated that the applicant submitted a conceptual plan for a proposed subdivision on Thursday, August 23, 2007 which was after the deadline of Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at noon.
Chairman Mastrangelo advised the applicant that this matter will be heard at the next regular meeting on September 10, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Pilla and seconded by Mr. Kerr. Said meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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Susan M. Olson, Recording Clerk
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Robert J. Mastrangelo, Chairman