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Planning commission recommends Dayair Credit Union major modification to city council
Summary
The Beavercreek Planning Commission recommended the Dayair Credit Union major modification—proposing a new 3,975-square-foot branch with two drive-through lanes at 1231 North Fairfield Road—to city council, subject to 17 conditions and staff review of final details.
The Beavercreek Planning Commission on Monday recommended that city council approve a major modification to PC09-5 allowing Dayair Credit Union to demolish the former FR's/Big Boy at 1231 North Fairfield Road and build a 3,975-square-foot branch with two drive-through lanes.
Joe Yost of CESO Incorporated, the applicant’s architect and engineer, described plans to reuse much of the existing pavement, rework the parking layout and add landscaping. “We’re going to demolish the existing FR’s building and build a new 3,975-square-foot branch with two drive-through lanes,” Yost said during the public hearing portion of the meeting.
Randy Berquette of the planning department summarized the site history and requirements, noting the property’s B2 zoning, an existing 50-foot buffer to nearby residences, and engineering reviews of stormwater detention. “Staff does recommend approval of the request subject to the 17 conditions you see in the staff report,” Berquette said, adding that the commission acts as a recommending body and that council is expected to consider the case later in March.
Commissioners questioned whether construction traffic and the increase in routine drive-through traffic could disrupt patterns at the nearby Beaverview Drive intersection. Staff and engineering responded that a traffic signal and left-turn lanes exist at the intersection, that signal timing can be adjusted if necessary, and that construction staging will be managed; commissioners were told there is no conditioning mechanism to prohibit typical construction activity but that staff would address any problems that arise in the field.
The application shows 34 parking spaces against a code requirement of 30 for the proposed floor area and staffing; staff cited no parking shortfall. Other details discussed included replacement of the existing ground sign with a Dayair sign, resurfacing rather than wholesale replacement of the lot, the use of residential-style refuse totes rather than a dumpster, and canopy lighting design to limit off-site glare.
A motion to recommend approval with the 17 staff-recommended conditions carried at roll call; the commission forwarded the recommendation to city council for final action. Council consideration was noted to be planned for the March council meeting schedule.
