CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
HELD: JANUARY 14, 2008
PRESENT: Commissioners Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban;
Recording Clerk Olson; Assistant Building Commissioner Austin
ABSENT: None
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE YEAR 2008: MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Urban to appoint Robert Mastrangelo as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the year 2008; seconded by Mr. Pilla. Ayes all; motion carried.
WELCOME ASSISTANT BUILDING COMMISSIONER JAMES AUSTIN: Chairman Mastrangelo extended a welcome on behalf of the Commission to Mr. Austin, the newly appointed Assistant Building Commissioner for the City of Highland Heights.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA: Chairman Mastrangelo added agenda item 3A: Paul Green School of Rock Music.
MOTION ON THE MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the regular meeting held December 10, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Kerr moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Pilla. Ayes Kerr, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban; abstain Knezevic. Motion carried.
The reading of the Minutes of the Public Hearing for Lester & Rae Miller held December 10, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Pilla moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Urban. Ayes Kerr, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban; abstain Knezevic. Motion carried.
The reading of the Minutes of the Public Hearing for the Alpha Retail Shopping Plaza held December 10, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Pilla moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Ayes Kerr, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban; abstain Knezevic. Motion carried.
The reading of the Minutes of the regular meeting held December 5, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Pilla moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Ayes Kerr, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban; abstain Knezevic. Motion carried.
The reading of the Minutes of the Public Hearing for Stonewater Golf Club held December 5, 2007 was dispensed with. Mr. Pilla moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Ayes Kerr, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban; abstain Knezevic. Motion carried.
SUBJECT: BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC., 6267 WILSON MILLS ROAD
PZ07020 FINAL PLAN APPROVAL
Nathan Reid, Entitlement Manager, WD Partners, 7007 Discovery Boulevard, Dublin Ohio 43017, representing BP Products North America, Inc., 1323 Bond Street Suite 179, Naperville, Illinois 60563, appeared before the Commission to obtain final plan approval for the proposed raze and rebuild of the existing BP gas station at the northwest intersection of Wilson Mills Road and Alpha Drive at 6267 Wilson Mills Road.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that the following approvals have been obtained: City Engineer - 12/12/07; ARB - 9/10/07; and Landscape Architect – 1/9/08. He said that approval has not yet been obtained from the Police and Fire Departments.
In response to Mr. Urban’s inquiry as to when the new station will open, Mr. Reid replied that an effort is currently being made to hire staff to keep the existing station open for gas only (no automotive service repairs) until the start of construction which would happen at the very earliest in spring, 2008. He said that it is unknown at this time if the new station will be operated by BP corporate or a franchisee; regardless, all plans that have been discussed and approved to-date will remain in effect for either operator.
Assistant Building Commissioner Austin apologized to Mr. Reid for the delay in obtaining Police and Fire Department approvals. He stated that he delivered the plans to the departments earlier today and will follow-up in obtaining the approvals.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Pilla to grant final plan approval to BP Products North America Inc. for the proposed raze and rebuild of the existing BP station on property located at 6267 Wilson Mills Road, contingent on approvals being obtained from the Police and Fire Departments prior to building permits being issued; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK MUSIC, 299 ALPHA PARK
PZ08001 DISCUSSION OF USE WITHIN A PCM DISTRICT
Bruce Klotzman, Alpha Park Office, 340 Alpha Park, Highland Heights, Ohio 44143, and Michael Norehad, applicant, representing Rock U, LLC, the corporate office of the Paul Green School of Rock Music, 299 Alpha Park, Highland Heights, Ohio 44143, appeared before the Commission to discuss whether the applicant’s music institute meets the use requirements within the Alpha Park PCM District.
Mr. Klotzman stated that prior to negotiating a lease with Rock U, LLC, DBA Paul Green School of Rock Music, he is requesting confirmation from the Commission that the proposed tenant is permitted within Alpha Park. He stated that the word “School” is at issue because it may be incongruent with uses in the PCM District. He said that he feels the Paul Green School of Rock Music is similar to the four existing training institutes within Alpha Park.
Mr. Norehad stated they are a performance-based music program that combines individual music lessons with group rehearsals and performances under the supervision of professional musicians. He said that the monthly tuition program is open to beginning and advanced 8 thru 18-year old music students. He stated they have existing facility on Cleveland’s west side that opened one year ago and has an enrollment of 100 students.
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that approximately 10 years ago there was a zoning use issue with a dance company that wanted to operate out of Alpha Park. He said that code is not specific as to uses allowed in the PCM District and that this program does not qualify for a Conditional Use Permit. He instructed the applicant to submit a written description of his music program including the fee schedule and a site plan that will be submitted to Law Director Paluf for his opinion as to whether the institute meets the requirements of a PCM District.
SUBJECT: CROSTATAS PIZZERIA
PZ07016 FINAL PLAN APPROVAL
Chairman Mastrangelo stated that final plan approval for Crostatas Pizzeria was granted on November 26, 2007 contingent on approval from the Landscape Architect. He said that the Commission is still waiting for the letter of landscape approval.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Kerr and seconded by Mr. Urban. Said meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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Susan M. Olson, Recording Clerk
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Robert J. Mastrangelo, Chairman