January 25, 2002
Committee approves plans for American Fine Sinter building
By Cathy Willoughby
Staff Writer
cwilloughby@advertiser-tribune.com
Although already under construction, the first building to occupy Tiffin's new Eagle Rock industrial park Thursday received the "blessing'' of the city's Building Review Committee. This was part of the Law and Community committee meeting.
Examining plans for the American Fine Sinter building with architect David Whitta from Whitta Construction, they determined overall layout and design of the outside of the building will set the appropriate design tone for the new area.
The front of the building will face west, and the front will be a color mix of snow white and almond. A circular drive will lead to a canopy before the doors that lead to the front office. There will be a dark bronze finish to the columns at the front entrance.
Some discussion arose over the company's keeping the service drive in back of the building in gravel. It was suggested that it be written in the agreement that if AFS gives up its option on the adjoining land parcel, the service road would need to be paved.
Whitta said that the building shell will be constructed by March yet inside work will remain to be completed through the summer months.
The committee also examined the weed and grass requirement changes in ordinances on the books proposed by City Administrator Wayne Stevens.
Suggested changes were to add a prohibition to the ordinance, allowing a person who failed to cut grass or weeds in excess of six inches to be cited in Municipal Court. The violation would be a minor misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $100 each day of non-compliance.
Also to be changed is to add the words, "brush and/or plant materials,'' to the definition of litter in another city ordinance. Also in the ordinance, Stephens suggested the word "accumulated'' be added to describe the amount of litter on any property. The committee approved taking these changes to council.
The committee also decided not to grant a waiver on sewer tap-in fees for Habitat for Humanity. Committee members Jim Boroff and Pete Galipeau told Habitat Executive Director Suzanne Donaldson that they would be setting a precedent for similar requests from other 501 C 3 organizations.