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Ms. Rose asked for some nice buffering so they do not need to look at the back of the buildings or reach out to the residents on the west side of Beech Road. Mr. Rubey stated that we do not have any building orientation. The front door will always face the roadway. Mr. Drown stated that no landscape exists right now. Mr. Rubey stated that a landscape, signage and storm water plan that defines how the buffers are handled. Mr. Kirby asked if any plans are implemented. Mr. Rubey stated that Business Campus East is implemented. Mr. Shockey stated that landscaping and buffering requirements in the code. Mr. Rubey stated that the standards in the code will need to be increased significantly to meet the standard that was created to the north. Mr. Shockey asked a question. Mr. Rubey stated that we will also include in the text that if the staff and applicant cannot agree the Planning Commission will have the final decision. Mr. Shockey stated that if you drive those areas you will have a reference for the buffering. Mr. Drown asked if it was the area to the north in Licking County. Mr. Kirby asked for a 200’ neighbor notification for all applications that come in for this project. Mr. Banchefsky stated that over notification is always problem because what happens if it doesn’t happen. It is not a legal requirement. Mr. Kirby stated that it is a good faith effort for notification. We have a better meeting when everyone is informed. I have asked staff to go beyond the legal requirements for notification. Mr. Mayer stated that this board will meet on the 17 th of September. Mr. Silverstein asked the residents to look at the business campus east to the north and come with recommendations. Mr. Bob Carr, 1350 Mink Road SW, stated that we own three farms to the east of this area. New Albany Company has been a blessing. I was a township trustee when we 12 0905 PC Minutes Page 6 of 8
improved the roadway. We tried to reduce the speed limit years ago and I agree that speed is a concern. It will not more homes and it will help Licking Heights Schools. Mr. Shockey stated that he is hearing concerns regarding road improvements and visibility of the building from Beech Road. Ms. Joly introduced the last item on the agenda which is a preliminary Development Plan, Final Development Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat for Highgrove Farms (a resubdivision of a portion of New Albany Country Club Section 25, Part 1) generally located west of the Northgate Road and Woodbourne intersection. She provided an information sheet to the board. This is a continuation of the subdivision. Part 1 & 2 was the Highgrove that you saw last year that included 15 lots. Today is some additional area and a portion of part 1. At your next meeting we will have 5 items regarding this application. The first is a leisure trail variance regarding the width of the trail. The 2 nd and 3 rd variances were approved for the last section and would like it continued to these new area. The 4 th variance is to allow structures in the front yards. Mr. Shockey stated that we discussed the playgrounds a lot. Mr. Rubey stated that I committed to a park to the south that meets the code requirements. Mr. Kirby stated that in the small view it will not meet code but the larger picture will meet code. Mr. Kirby asked for more information regarding the accessory structure in the front yard. Mr. Rubey stated that the area will be beautiful. Please stop and look at the area prior to the next meeting. The structures that will be in the front yards will require building permits such as piers and walls as part of the overall design. Mr. Shockey asked who will own the structures. Mr. Rubey stated that they will all be maintained by the association. Mr. Rubey stated that I have the plat to show the lots that range in size from .5 acre to 5.5 acres. Use the same reclaimed brick, brick piers, false gates that need some creative ways to permit properly. School impact statement will be available and they far exceed the threshold set by the schools. Mr. Shockey asked what that was. Mr. Rubey stated that the schools have an amount that the house will provide enough tax money to cover the education of the children in the home. Ms. Joly stated that the school impact study will be included in your packet. 12 0905 PC Minutes Page 7 of 8
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