Mr. David Oakes

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  www.bellevilleview.com/stories/040507/loc_20070405005.s - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/5/2007    Last Visited: 1/7/2008  

  Wal-Mart representative David Oakes agreed with the Commissioners to reduce the number of parking spaces to 883.

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  Deerfield OKs Supercenter, with conditions - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/25/2004    Last Visited: 6/25/2004  

  Project engineer David Oakes, of Dayton-based CESO Engineers and Surveyors, said after the vote that developers were disappointed about the 1,350-parking-spot cap that trustees put on the entire site - one of the major sticking points in the deal.Original plans called for close to 1,600 spots."We thought it was appropriate to get through this process," Oakes said of compromising on parking.

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  House of Bread - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/2/2008    Last Visited: 9/2/2008  

  David Oakes CESO

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  March 28, 2002 - PC Meetings Minutes - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/28/2002    Last Visited: 2/20/2004  

  David Oakes stated that he is with CESO, a civil engineer representing Wal-Mart.He recognized that the rezoning request was not "use specific", but he stated that the reason for requesting the rezoning was to accommodate a future expansion which might possibly be placed at the site.Wal-Mart did not wish to acquire the site if it could not accommodate the expansion of a standard Wal-Mart to a Super Wal-Mart store.
  
  Mr. Oakes stated that the applicant was seeking to extend Commercial zoning in a 100-foot strip to the south.There would still be a 150 feet of buffer area between the subject site and adjacent properties which would remain "R-2".The 100 feet that would be rezoned would be utilized for future expansion of the building and parking lot.
  
  Mr. Oakes commented that a traffic study had been performed, particularly with regard to the intersection of 9th Street and M-43.The traffic study called for major improvements to the intersection including dual left turns and widening of the street south to the site.
  
  The Chairperson questioned Mr. Oakes, and it was clarified that the initial development would not require the additional land for which rezoning was being sought.The future Super Store may or may not ultimately be developed.It was noted, therefore, that the future expansion was speculative.
  
  In response to questions by Mr. Ahrens, Mr. Oakes stated that the stormwater detention area would be constructed between the buffer and the future expansion area.

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  Meetings & Minutes - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/1/2004    Last Visited: 6/7/2008  

  David Oakes, Chief Engineer for Wal-Mart, introduced himself and his staff.
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  David Oakes addressed the Board.
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  Tim Mara questioned David Oakes.
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  Trustee Kuvin opened the floor to questions from the public to David Oakes.The following people responded.

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  Meetings & Minutes - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/23/2004    Last Visited: 6/7/2008  

  David Oakes, CESO, told the Board that there have been many discussions on the elevation.They consider the present planned elevation to be a good one, but they are willing to look at an elevation with a clean slate.They propose a work session at staff level to agree upon an elevation and make that a part of Stage III approval at that time.
  
  Trustee Kuvin made a suggestion to let the ultimate decision of an elevation be with combining the zoning commission and Trustees.
  
  Trustee Speidel asked David Oakes to elaborate on a different facade.What other facades can they show?He likes the Inver Grove facade.
  
  David Oakes replied that there is a nicer elevation than the Inver Grove.
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  David Oakes, CESO, went through the conditions in the motion presented by Trustee Speidel that they are taking exception to.
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  David Oakes replied that they would be agreeable to that.
  
  Conditions 22 and 24 - Addressing the same thing, erosion control storm water quality.
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  Trustee Kuvin clarified with David Oakes their position on Condition 39.
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  Trustee Kuvin asked David Oakes to clarify their amendment to Condition 35.Trustee Kuvin asked Trustee Speidel if this could be modified.Trustee Speidel said he could modify to allow the bank building to have a drive completely around the bank building.He didn't want parking between the bank and outer face of the development.David Oakes pointed out the disadvantage to not allowing parking between the bank and outer face and Trustee Speidel agreed that David Oakes made a good point.
  
  Trustee Kuvin said he couldn't remember if Condition 41 was resolved or stalemated.Trustee Speidel said he was flexible on Condition 1 but not on Condition 41.Steve Dragon and David Oakes, CESO, addressed the Board on not being able to comply with Condition 41.
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  David Oakes asked about the possibility that the 200 feet remain as stated in the condition and that the 50 feet buffer that they would be allowed to disturb just enough to put storm water retention in, to satisfactory size, which probably would be mostly embankment to build the levy on that side of the storm water retention area and then you would know there would be enough area to construct.
  
  That would eliminate any work on the north side of the creek.Trustee Speidel asked David Oakes that he was proposing to disturb the southern 50 feet buffer for construction of your retention ponds?He said to let him think about it.
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  David Oakes responded that this is the minimum design.He said this is identical to the Kroger facility.
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  David Oakes said that he spoke to their engineers and they will go back to make their best effort to try to implement some bio infiltration measures to the site plan to apply to Conditions 22, 24 and 44.There are bio infiltration measures but not required to meet any specific target at this time as stated in that condition.
  
  Trustee Speidel asked if they were asking for the amendment to be made to Condition 24.
  
  David Oakes replied 24 and 44, wherever bio infiltration is also mentioned.
  
  Trustee Speidel said that since the bio infiltration issue in Condition 44 refers to the same engineering measures as Condition 22, he would certainly be willing to add it there, but in Condition 24, the wording there comes from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation, and he doesn't want to amend their recommendations.
  
  Trustee Kuvin asked Trustee Speidel if he wants to amend his amendment.Trustee Speidel said that he will amend Condition 44 adding the extra sentence: that the bio infiltration measures stated here do not have to reach any specific numerical target.Trustee Kuvin seconded that motion.Trustee Kuvin asked to call the roll call on that particular amended motion.Trustee Kuvin-yes, Trustee Speidel-yes, Motion carried.
  
  David Oakes said that they cannot agree to an amended motion on Condition 13.
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  David Oakes gave an explanation of how they arrive at the number of parking spaces needed.
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  David Oakes, CESO, said that at this time there are three sticking points.
  
  1. Condition 13 - There is a motion regarding the building elevation, that it shall have the appearance, features and style of Inver Grove Heights MN.What he is proposing is that there is some type of a board set up, of three or more people, including the two Trustees, who would evaluate a building elevation for the Wal-Mart development.He further agrees, additionally, that at a minimum they would accept the Inver Grove Heights MN elevation as closely as possible as they can on this building which is not the same building in function or in size to the MN building, but they would incorporate as many architectural features that the MN building has into this elevation as a backup minimum to their plan.

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  Minutes - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/26/2004    Last Visited: 6/7/2008  

  David Oakes, Chief Engineer for Wal-Mart, questioned Tim Mara.
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  Tim Mara objected to being questioned by David Oakes.
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  David Oakes, with CESO and representing Wal-Mart, questioned Kate Olsen.

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  Pataskala Standard - The Advocate -... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/25/2005    Last Visited: 8/25/2005  

  Hayes was joined Tuesday night by David Oakes of CESO, an engineering firm from Dayton that has represented Wal-Mart at similar hearings in Ohio and Michigan.
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  Oakes also did not comment on the possible user.However, he did point out that the rezoning would have given a retail user more space with which to work.

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  Pataskala Standard - The Advocate -... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/28/2005    Last Visited: 7/28/2005  

  David Oakes of CESO, a professional engineering firm in Dayton, joined Hayes at the hearing, and after the hearing, The Pataskala Standard learned that CESO has represented Wal-Mart at similar hearings in Ohio and Michigan.
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  During the public hearing, Oakes said the Ohio Department of Transportation places restrictions on the impact a new development can have on traffic.

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  Pataskala Standard - The Advocate -... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/14/2005    Last Visited: 7/14/2005  

  David Oakes of CESO, a professional engineering firm in Dayton, joined attorney Scott Hayes at a public hearing last week at Etna United Methodist Church.
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  During the meeting, Oakes tried to address residents' concerns regarding traffic on Ohio 310.
  
  A Google search on the Internet reveals numerous news stories and minutes from public hearings and zoning meetings noting CESO has served as the engineering firm for Wal-Mart on projects in Ohio and Michigan.The Pataskala Standard also checked a Gannett archive and found other stories linking CESO with Wal-Mart.
  
  Minutes from a Marysville Board of Zoning Appeals meeting show CESO asked the board in early 2005 for a variance to permit 27 signs for a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Dayton.
  
  Oakes, himself, has attended public meetings at various locations in Ohio and discussed plans to build Wal-Marts.
  
  In 2001, Oakes represented the company during a Newark Board of Zoning Appeals meeting regarding a Wal-Mart on North 21st Street, according to The Newark Advocate.
  
  In 2004, Oakes talked about a proposal to build a Wal-Mart in Ontario, which is located outside of Mansfield, according to the Mansfield News Journal.
  
  Earlier this year, Oakes appeared at a Mansfield Planning Commission meeting, where he talked about plans to build a Wal-Mart near Interstate 71 in Mansfield, according to the Mansfield News Journal.
  
  The Pataskala Standard left a message with CESO earlier this week asking to talk to Oakes about traffic on State Route 310 and possible users of the property, which is located just north of U.S. 40.A secretary said CESO could not reveal the user, and Oakes did not return the call.
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  At last week's hearing, Oakes said the Ohio Department of Transportation places restrictions on the impact a new development can have on traffic.
  
  "In fact, we need to make improvements for future conditions," Oakes said at the hearing.
  
  Oakes said he has not had discussions with ODOT about adding a second entrance to the site off nearby U.S. 40.

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