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Director Lieber presented the proposal: a 4,000-square-foot store, a canopy with 12 fueling positions, a surface parking layout and a stormwater basin at the site's rear. The applicant agreed to dedicate a 20-foot strip of property along both Lorraine and Root Road frontages for potential future widening, to dedicate additional property to accommodate a potential future 200-foot-diameter roundabout, and to provide a larger easement around the French Creek culvert.

Staff and the applicant negotiated access and traffic conditions. The Route Road curb cut will be right-in/right-out only and placed as far south from Lorraine Road as practicable. The Lorraine Road curb cut was shown as full access on the current plan, but the applicant agreed that if a roundabout is later built at the intersection the Lorraine curb cut would be converted to right-in/right-out; the applicant also agreed to convert that access if crash metrics following opening meet a threshold described by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (specifically, five angle or pedestrian crashes in a three-year period). Staff also requested pavement markings and left-turn-lane queue improvements; the applicant agreed to extend the northbound Route Road left-turn queue from roughly 50 feet to about 150 feet by restriping within existing right of way.

Brett Lamb, Circle K real-estate representative, and engineer Robert Wellert described site controls. Wellert said new underground storage tanks will be double-wall and continuously monitored, and the applicant will obtain required permits. Circle K said it maintains spill-prevention procedures and spill kits and that the site will meet Ohio EPA and city stormwater-quality requirements; the stormwater basin design is intended to hold runoff and discharge at rates equal to or less than predevelopment rates.

Several residents spoke in opposition, citing traffic, safety, property values and stormwater concerns. Kitty Salyer said she opposed any new gas station at the corner because of congestion and potential crime and litter. Douglas Connor, a church trustee at the corner, said erosion and increased surface water in a nearby ditch are concerns. Commissioners and staff addressed truck-route enforcement and liquor-license notification processes during public comment.

After discussion, the commission voted to approve the project; roll call shows affirmative votes by commissioners Ali, Toth, Schuman, Abins and Smollett (5-0). Engineering asked the applicant to prepare and record a right-of-way dedication plat; staff and the applicant will implement the agreed traffic, dedication and stormwater items during final engineering.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of North Ridgeville Planning Commission Meeting 05-13-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The North Ridgeville Planning Commission on May 13 approved a new Circle K convenience store and gas station at Lorraine Road and Root Road, with the owner dedicating right-of-way for possible future widening or a roundabout and agreeing to traffic and access conditions intended to limit congestion.","taxTitle","North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio","taxId",54057,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059845,"Planning commission conditionally approves Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8; engineers flag drainage and unfinished work",1562,1888000,3450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293563-8b5664bae401f17ea9b9e846fdb4fe79&start=1888&end=3450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293563-8b5664bae401f17ea9b9e846fdb4fe79/thumbnail_1888000.jpg","/articles/6059845/North-Ridgeville/Lorain-County/Ohio/Planning-commission-conditionally-approves-Hampton-Place-Subdivision-Phase-8-engineers-flag-drainage-and-unfinished-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059845-034ba1e6e67f149cad75be2101ed3f90/orig.mp4?Expires=1770870293&Signature=YO1E0yP72sk41U~YmDAzzUIoa2ELVVebKhozSXFAG4xdgtWaWAC~evTN1hrr6DShG5kMLdKsdgF~NEJquwb7Mp3F63FXUQnnLODmsKfGsRHJnOaucuQAyySk60A6OiYj2YIS0W0HoC2kAlEAd4btJ7id8X9yahinhgBPEsMo5oL5BLShLWeWGaAQ31UaLbNjfdrL7FeFPT26zyqWPJ0hJIJA6mziXLe~Dhcu96461SEOQ-~YAHHEfiqQsRv6FVm0HXaZ8t3Bf29v3nm-XbH5ZhH0WoqD0jh~k~~32OHWHjCqJp4zGIREBEGaDi-gwQpWgcAk3kQDj1FfGU8lCReswQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission on May 13 conditionally approved the final development plan for Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8, finding the phase complies with zoning but placing three conditions on plat execution: (1) further evaluation and an acceptable solution for an unclassified pipe along Route 83, (2) substantial completion of roadway concrete, and (3) a performance guarantee to cover remaining punch-list items.

Director Lieber reported Phase 8 covers roughly 28 acres and will contain 55 dwelling units (44 standard single-family lots and 11 cluster lots) with just over 7 acres of open space (about 24.7 percent). The developer selected street-tree varieties and agreed to diversify previously planned monoculture plantings after arborist review.

City Engineer reported multiple outstanding construction items with an indicative value \"over a million dollars,\" including large-scale items such as concrete roadways not yet installed, a sanitary sewer section that failed a pressure test, and the discovery of a drainage tile behind existing homes along State Route 83. The engineer said staff has not yet determined whether the tile conveys stormwater or effluent from leach fields; if the latter, Lorain County Public Health would need to be notified and involved. Engineering recommended the plat not be signed until the drainage tile issue is resolved because solutions could require re-aligning lots or other changes.

Developer representative Jason Fishback said paving was scheduled to begin May 14 and that he expected roadway concrete and cul-de-sacs to be installed by May 29, weather permitting. Several residents spoke during public comment alleging flooding attributable to the development. Resident Jesse Gas said, \"Ever since you guys started this project, my backyard has been a lake,\" and resident Tracy Gass said her sump pump has been running continuously.

After discussion, the commission approved the plat with the stated conditions; roll call shows affirmative votes by commissioners Ali, Toth, Schuman, Abins and Smallwick (5-0). The commission asked staff to require a recorded performance bond addressing outstanding items after the roadways are completed and to confirm that wetland and open-space protections are mapped in HOA documents.","Commission granted final development-plan approval for Hampton Place Phase 8 with conditions requiring resolution or further evaluation of an unclassified drainage tile near Route 83, substantial completion of road concrete, and a financial guarantee for remaining punch-list items.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059850,"Planning commission approves Victory Park lighting plan with condition to submit combined foot-candle calculations",1142,738000,1880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293563-8b5664bae401f17ea9b9e846fdb4fe79&start=738&end=1880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293563-8b5664bae401f17ea9b9e846fdb4fe79/thumbnail_738000.jpg","/articles/6059850/North-Ridgeville/Lorain-County/Ohio/Planning-commission-approves-Victory-Park-lighting-plan-with-condition-to-submit-combined-foot-candle-calculations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059850-1011d26c0d085240913d0c1dcc25e9ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770870293&Signature=e1o~48w5gMcPQMFXFrGp4nTC~RgdN6Xe-BKU8sjjll4UnzAtIs-eUVk1dCwidyF7sGa5BFiez6V1jke-YMUtTuFv5SWHzPWH4Aolqo96sgSo8uhsO5NWMcR8JvnJz6UMscOGoxIM7XBamh0XlG7wD8W9hnCwL9tgsuYKJrZThwng~CDHbvdBjxFel51cpAA~7~CDHbRPG7lHktDWr5-StaneChfTWzxC1aAicZX6cYcGTqxsA8of-ErZcq7KEQx0z2a5cnrsA~yJ8t6rN4sIT~SybeDQtUGAIdThvhSq2~XFykocOdKohgfabNSsv9Bb0srv3lAdRkJOFfZm2NNlPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of North Ridgeville Planning Commission voted May 13 to approve a lighting plan for two new turf fields at Victory Park, imposing a condition that the applicant submit updated foot-candle calculations that incorporate the existing on-site fixtures so the commission can evaluate total light levels.

Director Lieber, Planning and Development Director, told the commission the commission has authority to approve stadium/field lighting that deviates from the exterior lighting standards and that staff had asked for additional detail on pole heights, setbacks, light trespass and controls. The proposed plan calls for 12 new poles' 10 at 80 feet and 2 at 70 feet' and fixtures the applicant said are direct-focused LED luminaires.

Joe Borkey, managing partner for PMJ Park Holdings (DVA Victory Park), said no heads would be added to the existing poles and that some new fixtures would be rear-mounted to help light adjacent fields. Troy Tyler of GeoLighting said the new LED fixtures are more directional than the existing metal-halide fixtures and include a standard visor; extended visors are available and can be added after installation if needed.

City engineering asked whether the existing fixtures would be included in the aggregate foot-candle calculations and whether additional shielding could be added. Tyler said metal-halide fixtures degrade over time and the applicant could supply a photometric file that mimics the existing metal-halide system for conservative comparison. The city engineer also asked how many heads would be on poles and whether additional shielding could be used; the applicant described aiming, shielding options and controls that allow remote adjustment.

Chair opened public comment; no members of the public spoke. The chair moved to accept the lighting plan with the condition that the applicant submit new foot-candle calculations that \"mimic the existing lighting conditions on-site today,\" and the commission approved the motion by roll call. The vote sheet shows affirmative votes by commissioners Ali, Toth, Schuman, Haven and Smollett (5-0).","Planning Commission approved a lighting plan for two new turf fields at Victory Park, conditioned on the applicant providing updated foot-candle calculations that account for existing fixtures and demonstrate off-site light trespass will be within acceptable levels.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059855,"North Ridgeville planning commission reviews draft Master Tree Plan; decision deferred",290,382000,672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293563-8b5664bae401f17ea9b9e846fdb4fe79&start=382&end=672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293563-8b5664bae401f17ea9b9e846fdb4fe79/thumbnail_382000.jpg","/articles/6059855/North-Ridgeville/Lorain-County/Ohio/North-Ridgeville-planning-commission-reviews-draft-Master-Tree-Plan-decision-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059855-e149e65987c2004b5924466b10633b2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770870293&Signature=FQ3cWldvBoSaaeGIgAyoKfhXPB1EHSGzao1aiy46jJLmYyhB6kF13xXVSmFjeopdA9~Z9yiKd15ixIx7CGExazc2xP-fXqRI~epL36cWLdFjIKZSvGAq3Vs8PZzUjF-d~yLq0MhYzi7M2Z-pNneYNJFHP0O3ka-G1WbOZ2zbX7xcqOQQqnuYgo4O0AUQs7TH6VCCOYQPzGjsbJ1zfSMolDbfBAKri9Xrpoivheed0bjnQjpNQ8Ltd2oEQkNZ~7l-5QEgfAQI4wWkY~aGSaxB-M7WsPYY1lhVnekJvnMEjh6BSNGCQmgIfGoGBhGke9YxkXaQo7FnA7GRU0NKUzyEIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of North Ridgeville Planning Commission on May 13 reviewed a staff-drafted Master Tree Plan and updates to Chapter 1030 of the city's codified ordinances governing trees, but took no formal action and scheduled further consideration at a later meeting.

Director Lieber, Planning and Development Director, told the commission the city recently adopted amendments to Chapter 1030 of the codified ordinances and that some existing provisions dated to the 1960s. He said the code cleanup adds guidance on permitted and prohibited species, clarifies private-property owners' maintenance responsibilities and creates a no-fee permit process for planting or moving trees in the public right of way that will take effect May 27.

The draft Master Tree Plan is separate from the codified ordinance and is intended as a living guidance document the city arborist will maintain. City Arborist Ryan Thomas said the plan is intended \"to act as a tool to implement best management practices\" so the city's canopy can grow rather than decline.

Commission members asked questions and heard that the plan and recent Arbor Day activities are part of steps to pursue Tree City USA recognition; Thomas said the city plans to apply this year after recent plantings. Director Lieber said the plan was prepared by staff across departments with input from the arborist and the engineering department and would allow the arborist to update species guidance and other attachments without requiring ordinance changes each time best practices change.

No vote or formal adoption occurred. Chair indicated the commission would \"sit on it and probably act on it at the next meeting.\" The commission invited questions and comments and left the document to return on a future agenda for potential adoption and implementation steps.","Planning Commission reviewed a staff-drafted Master Tree Plan and related code amendments intended to update street-tree rules, create a no-fee permit for right-of-way tree work and give the city tools to address hazardous trees; commission deferred action to a later meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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