The Lordstown Planning Commission met in regular session on November 14, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. at the Lordstown Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tim Rech, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call was taken.
In attendance: Tim Rech, Chairperson
Pamela Owens, Vice Chairperson
Michael Sullivan, Council Member
Tony Schofer
Michael Chaffee, Mayor
Paul Dutton, Village Solicitor
Dave Harrison, Planning & Zoning Administrator
John Mansell, Assistant Zoning Inspector
Denise L. Dugan, Planning Secretary
Also present: Mary Jane Wilson, 7723 Highland Avenue, Lordstown, Ohio
John Gillespie, 4013 Radtka Drive, Lordstown, Ohio
Richard Rook, 651 Ravine Court, Lordstown, Ohio
Mark & Roxanna Holton, 3259 Lyntz Road, Lordstown, Ohio
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Michael Sullivan made a motion to approve the agenda. Pamela Owens seconded the motion. All ayes, zero nays. Motion carried.
PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Dave Harrison said he will be attending the Youngstown Ohio Utica & Natural Gas 2011 Conference and Expo on November 30, 2011. Mr. Harrison mentioned topics that he believes need to be addressed in the near future by Planning Commission including the fees charged for cell phone towers.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Site Plan Review for Holton, Inc., 5894 Tod Avenue, Lordstown, Ohio.
The Planning Commission followed this form that follows Section 1116.03 of The Planning & Zoning Code:
The Village of Lordstown Site Plan Review
NAME: Holton, Inc.
ADDRESS: 5894 Tod Avenue, Lordstown, Ohio 44481
Date of Planning Commission Meeting: November 14, 2011
- Existing Zoning of the property: B-2
- The floor plan of intended building for specific use: Yes, Provided by Holtons
- Location and dimension of all off-street parking and loading areas including the number of spaces: Yes, See attached map with highlighted parking area and Dave Harrison’s letter for number of spaces
- Location, size, height and orientation of all signs, both existing and proposed: Location of Mariani’s Welding sign is documented in attached photo. The size is 4 feet by 4 feet.
- Location of all streets project is fronting on: State Route 45 (Tod Avenue). Side street abutting is Lyntz Road.
- Other information required by the Planning Commission:
Dave Harrison said Mark and Roxanna Holton of 3259 Lyntz Road have purchased the building and property at 5894 Tod Avenue which was part of the former welding shop operated by Dave Mariana. The Holton’s have operated an excavating business for many years and have stored their equipment at their address on Lyntz Road. Now that Mr. & Mrs. Holton have purchased the Tod Avenue property they would like to store their equipment at this new site. They have stated that it is their intent to store the majority of their equipment inside and use the facility as their office as well. Dave Mariana will continue his welding business in the old welding shop which was previously used for that purpose. Dave Harrison said the zoning district is B-2.
Dave Harrison said he believes this will be positive for the community because the Holton’s trucks will be stored in a business district instead of a residential district. Mr. Harrison said Roxanna Holton has stated that they intend to clean up the property including roofing and painting as soon as possible.
Dave Harrison said the Holton’s employ six full-time workers and 3 part-time workers. Their equipment includes large trucks, large trailers, excavators, backhoes and dozers. The Holton’s business is an excavating business.
Dave Harrison said there is more than sufficient parking area using the off street parking formula found in section 1105.32 for office uses plus employees. There is enough parking for forty vehicles without using the side area of the building. The parking area to the north would be shared with Dave Mariana’s welding shop which is sufficient for these two businesses.
Dave Harrison said all utilities necessary for this business are present. There is a sign presently on the property for the welding shop. Roxanna Holton stated she would apply for a sign permit for Holton’s Excavating as soon as possible.
Dave Harrison said positive letters have been received from Street Commissioner Dale Grimm, Police Chief Brent Milhoan and Fire Chief Travis Eastham reflecting on this site plan review.
Dave Harrison said he does not see a reason not to approve this site plan review. Mr. Harrison said he believes it will have a very positive impact on the business district.
Tim Rech asked Mark and Roxanna Holton if they had anything additional they would like to add. Mr. & Mrs. Holton said no.
Tim Rech asked if any members had any questions. Hearing none, Mr. Rech asked for a motion.
Michael Sullivan made a motion to approve the site plan review as submitted. Michael Chaffee seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken: Pamela Owens: yes; Michael Chaffee: yes; Tony Schofer: yes; Michael Sullivan: yes; Tim Rech: yes. Five ayes, zero nays. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Michael Chaffee made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Tony Schofer seconded the motion. All ayes, zero nays. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Denise L. Dugan Tim Rech
Planning Secretary Chairperson