Minutes of the Meeting of the Rootstown Township Zoning Board of Appeals
March 15, 2010

The regular meeting of the ROOTSTOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Rootstown Town Hall.

Those present:
Troy Cutright
Patricia Saillant
Jennifer Milnes
Derek Ball

Those absent:
James Manion

Also in attendance:
Zoning Inspector, Jim Mahood
Assistant Zoning Inspector, Van Black
ZBA Secretary, Mary Ann Greer

Mr. Cutright called the meeting order and introduced the Board members. He then turned the meeting over to the secretary, Mary Ann Greer.

The secretary asked for nominations from the Board for the position of Chairperson for 2011. Mrs. Saillant nominated Troy Cutright for Chairperson. Mrs. Milnes seconded the motion. Mr. Cutright accepted the nomination. The vote was as follows: Milnes - Yes Saillant - Yes Ball - Yes Cutright - Abstain.

The secretary asked for nominations from the floor for the position of Vice-Chairperson for 2011. Mr. Cutright nominated Patricia Saillant for Vice-Chairperson. Mr. Ball seconded the motion. Mrs. Saillant accepted the nomination. The vote was as follows: Cutright - Yes Ball - Yes Milnes - Yes Saillant - Abstain.

The meeting was then turned over to the newly reappointed Chair, Troy Cutright.

The first item on the agenda was an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CPU) for distribution residential and commercial lawn care products from Sections 390.05 and 450.03, B for property located at 4855 Tallmadge Road (Parcel No. 32-009-10-00-034-001) in a R-V District submitted by:

Robert Moser
P.O. Box 358
Rootstown, OH 44272

Mr. Cutright swore in Robert Moser, 3035 Sandy Lake Road, Ravenna, Ohio. Mr. Moser stated that the building had been there for 60 years which was before zoning. . The building was a car repair/truck repair, machine shop, and a heavy duty equipment place during the last 60 years. He purchased the building in 2004 and remodeled it. The parking lot drains into the building where there is a catch basin. Bringing in Scott Lawn Service will still keep all water contained in the building.

Mrs. Saillant asked about the old business and the RV home. Mr. Moser said the RV home has been removed and the business was moving out. Mrs. Saillant asked about the tank inside. Mr. Moser said the tank was 12 x 12 and holds 4700 gallons. All trucks would be loaded inside the building. There were about 7-9 trucks. All the products would be contained in the building. No outside storage.

Mr. Cutright swore in Todd Krienke,4621 Hinckley Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio, 44109. Mr. Krienke showed the Board members the floor plan. He explained the water, water with fertilizer, and the tanks. The building would be fenced off.

Mrs. Milnes asked if there would be walk-in retail business. Mr. Krienke said no it was just service and distribution. Mrs. Saillant inquired about the sign. Mr. Krienke said there would be a sign but not lit up, just to identify the property. It would have the logo and say lawn service.

Ms. Milnes asked if the hours were 7 to 7.

Mr. Cutright asked about the fencing. Mr. Moser said the fence would run north to the brick wall, west to the house, and the house to the building. There would be a gate off Reiss. Mr. Cutright asked if there was ample parking. Mr. Moser said yes there was. Mr. Cutright asked how many employees would there be. Mr. Krienke said 10 to 12. Mr. Cutright asked if the fleet would be stored inside. Mr. Krienke said it would be because the trucks are very expensive.

Mrs. Saillant inquired about the days. Mr. Krienke said it would be Monday thru Saturday. Winter hours would be less.

Mr. Cutright asked the audience if there were any questions, comments, or concerns. There were none.

Mrs. Saillant asked when the business would be in the building. Mr. Moser said everything would be out in 60 days. It was in the final stages.

Resolution ZBA 2011-001. Mrs. Saillant made a motion to grant the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from Sections 390.05 and 450.03 B with the following conditions: no outside storage, no subletting, hours to be Monday thru Saturday 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., lighting to be the same and the fencing to be as stated. Mr. Ball seconded it. A vote was taken as follows: Ball - Yes Milnes - Yes Saillant - Yes Cutright - Yes. The motion carried unanimously( 4/0).

Resolution ZBA 2011-002. Mr. Cutright made a motion to accept the minutes of November 16, 2010 meeting with the following corrections: page 2, last paragraph change -Boring- to -Cutright-. Mrs. Milnes seconded it. The motion carried unanimously (4/0).

Mr. Cutright made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Milnes seconded it. Mr. Cutright adjourned the meeting.

Troy Cutright, Chairman
ROOTSTOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Mary Ann Greer, Secretary BZA
ROOTSTOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS