Design Review Board Meeting – September 2, 2026

The City of Green Design Review Board met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM (per agenda) in Council Chambers, 1755 Town Park Blvd. The board approved the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes and took advisory action on two signage applications, recommending both for favorable consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Roll Call & Opening

• The Pledge of Allegiance was led by student representative Juliana Noble.
• Present at roll call: Messrs. Divel, Dodovich, Weathy, Glassner, and Workcoat. Mr. Pickett was initially absent but joined during the first business item.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

• A motion to approve the July 1, 2026 minutes was made and seconded.
• The minutes were approved by roll-call vote, with one abstention.

Business Items

Item 26-27 – Heritage Landscape Supply ID Sign

• The agenda item is titled "Heritage Landscape ID Sign"; the transcript and applicant referred to "Heritage Landscape Supply." The proposed sign is at 4940 Aultman Road, Zoning I.
• A representative of Laad Sign and Lighting, Inc. (the agenda lists L. Nichols) stated that Laad Sign would install the sign and Jones Sign was responsible for the drawings.
• The representative acknowledged requested changes: replace the brick base with a white split-block base to match the building, verify the 10-foot setback from the right-of-way, and provide landscaping around the sign.
• The board requested a four-season landscaping plan; the representative suggested dwarf boxwoods, daylilies, and low-growing salvia, while noting the national company controls landscaping.
• The board asked for updated drawings in about one week to one and a half weeks (by the following Friday) so the Planning and Zoning Commission could act without contingencies.
• A motion for a favorable recommendation was made and seconded; all voting members voted yes.

Item 26-32 – A&C Naturals / ANC Naturals Signage

• The agenda item is titled "A&C Naturals Signage"; the transcript referred to "ANC Naturals." The sign is at 4725 Massillon Road, Zoning B-3.
• Owner Audrey Maurer said she had submitted paperwork online and did not bring drawings.
• A board member reported that a zoning inspector measured approximately 4 ft 8 in from the sign to the edge of the sidewalk; the right-of-way is likely closer, while the sign district requires a 5-foot minimum setback. A variance may therefore be needed.
• The board cannot grant a variance; the applicant may need to go to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
• The board requested low-lying/four-season plantings, a surveyor’s precise location measurement, and before/after photos documenting that the stone base and signposts were pre-existing conditions.
• A motion for a favorable recommendation conditioned on those items was made and seconded; the roll-call vote was favorable.

Unfinished Business

• None.

Adjournment

• A motion to adjourn was made; all in favor, none opposed.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes.
• Recommended Item 26-27 (Heritage Landscape Supply ID sign) favorably, conditional on updated plans and compliance by the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
• Recommended Item 26-32 (A&C Naturals signage) favorably, conditional on four-season landscaping, surveyor data, and existing-condition documentation.
• No public comments were heard.