The Lordstown Planning Commission met in regular session on October 11, 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
Jess Enyeart for Paul Dutton, Village Solicitor
Dave Harrison, Planning & Zoning Administrator
John Mansell, Assistant Zoning Inspector
Denise L. Dugan, Planning Secretary
Also present: Richard Pellin, 12575 North Palmyra Road, North Jackson, Ohio
EXCUSE THOSE ABSENT: Michael Sullivan made a motion to excuse Michael Chaffee and Tony Schofer. Tim Rech seconded the motion. All ayes, zero nays. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Michael Sullivan made a motion to approve the agenda. Pamela Owens seconded the motion. All ayes, zero nays. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 12, 2011: Michael Sullivan made a motion to approve the minutes of September 12, 2011. Tim Rech seconded the motion. All ayes, zero nays. Motion carried.
PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Dave Harrison said the only site plan review this evening is for Country Way Auction at 8292 Tod Avenue. This is the old Henn Workshops Retail Store. Rose Marie Ferreri was present at the last Planning Commission meeting but did not have all of her documentation she needed for the review by this commission. Mr. Harrison said Rose Marie Ferreri is not present tonight but does have a representative of her business here tonight – her son-in-law. Mr. Harrison said he believes we have all the documentation needed for the review. Mrs. Ferreri is also aware that her vinyl sign is considered temporary and she is in the process of purchasing a new permanent sign. Mr. Harrison said one of the two long banners on the fence will have to come down as well.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Site Plan Review for Country Way Auction, 8292 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: Country Way Auction (Rose Marie Ferreri)
ADDRESS: 8292 Tod Avenue
Date of Planning Commission Meeting: October 11, 2011
- Existing Zoning of the property: B-1
- The floor plan of intended building for specific use: 30 x 75 plan provided by applicant
- Location and dimension of all off-street parking and loading areas including the number of spaces: 175 x 50 = 25 parking spaces; 100 x 25 = 10 parking spaces; total parking 35 spaces
- Location, size, height and orientation of all signs, both existing and proposed: Front near r/w Tod Avenue. 4’ x 8’. Approximately 10’ in height. Existing commercial sign is “temporary” vinyl; permanent sign will be either wood or metal.
- Location of all streets project is fronting on: Tod Avenue (State Route 45) is to the east.
- Other information required by the Planning Commission: The above information is detailed in the attached packet.
Dave Harrison said he told Rose Marie Ferreri that it was very important for her to be present tonight but Mrs. Ferreri said she had another meeting that she absolutely could not miss. Mr. Harrison said he reviewed the documentation submitted with the Village’s safety officials to make sure everything would conform and be in compliance.
Michael Sullivan asked what is auctioned.
Richard Pellin said the majority is household goods. Mr. Pellin said some of it is new but most of it is used. Garage sale items, estate jewelry, things like that.
Pamela Owens asked if this is an online auction.
Richard Pellin said all items are brought to this location.
Tim Rech told Dave Harrison that he prepared a very nice packet for this review.
Michael Sullivan asked if the parking is sufficient.
Dave Harrison said at the last meeting Paul Dutton referred to Whitey Ford’s auction to have one parking space for every three chairs and Rose Marie Ferreri has exceeded that.
Tim Rech said the site plan review would be approved based on subsequent follow-up by Dave Harrison for proper signage.
Dave Harrison said yes and Rose Marie Ferreri is aware of that and she is in the process of having a metal or wood sign made.
Richard Pellin said the sign that is there is the former Henn sign and it was approved years ago and all that was done temporarily was put a vinyl sign over top of it but she will replace that with whatever will be approved.
Tim Rech asked if there was a motion to accept the site plan review for Country Way Auctions contingent upon proper signage. Michael Sullivan made that motion. Pamela Owens seconds the motion. Roll call vote was taken: Michael Sullivan: yes; Pamela Owens: yes; Tim Rech: yes. Three ayes, zero nays. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Michael Sullivan made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Pamela Owens seconded the motion. All ayes, zero nays. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Denise L. Dugan Tim Rech
Planning Secretary Chairperson