Lori Bowers

The Planning Commission reviewed the final site plan revision for a grocery store with a pharmacy drive-through at the northwest corner of Wooster Pike and High Point Drive. The proposed revision shifts the site 30 ft. to the west, resulting in changes to access drives, parking, and buffer yards. The commission assessed development standards, circulation, landscaping, utilities, and adherence to site plan review standards, including thoroughfare relationships, minimization of adverse effects on adjacent developments, and adequate screening of parking areas.

The Historic Preservation Board meeting addressed several applications. The board reviewed and approved an application for window signs, including a Chamber of Commerce logo, at 139 North Court Street, with specifications on the materials used. Another application was discussed regarding renovations at 101 Public Square, including the replacement of window panels and lintel repairs; the board approved the window replacements with the condition that trim, materials, and colors for the facade renovations be submitted for approval.

The commission addressed several applications, including a SPA revision for a single-family residence, focusing on changes such as the construction of a breezeway, an increased garage footprint, and exterior color modifications. Another application involved the reapproval of a Site Plan for a trailer storage area and office building, where concerns were raised about drainage issues. Additionally, the construction of a new convenience store and motor vehicle fueling station was discussed, along with considerations for access drive widths and landscaping. Lastly, the construction of a construction trades building on the Medina County Career Center campus was reviewed and approved.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several applications. A new single-story home proposal was approved. A proposal for a convenience store with fueling stations was discussed, including concerns about traffic and the need for variances related to access points and driveway widths. A revised application for manufactured home lots was approved with conditions for improved screening from industrial and residential properties. The commission also adopted Final Decision and Conclusions of Fact documents regarding a two-family dwelling.

The meeting addressed multiple variance requests. One request involved constructing a breezeway, increasing the garage footprint, and altering exterior colors, which required a variance due to setback issues. Another case concerned constructing a convenience store and fueling station, necessitating variances for access drive width and signage on the canopy's north facade. The final application involved constructing a wooden fence, exceeding the height limit due to screening needs from an adjacent parking lot.