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PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 1388 PAGE 6 5) Buckeye Lanes, 24488 Lorain Road Presentation of parking lot lighting plan (poles are installed). Mr. Tschinkel, Tnanager of Buckeye Lanes, explained the proposal to change their present mercury vapor lighting syster.i to a C.E.I. high pressure sodium system which will be installed on poles that are 6 to 8 feet lower than the existing ones. They will be installing 3 addi- tional lights, one in the front and two in the back, and all lights will be directed toward the building. It was clarified that there are three C.E.I. lights on the property at present. Assistant Law Director Dubelko commented that, in connection with another matter, a lighting expert had advised that higher poles with the light directed down keep the lights from spilling over onto adjacent property. Mr. Bierman does not believe that any decision can be made based on the inadequate plans that were submitted. r4r. Conway advised that the developer had been asked to sub- mit more complete plans showing what type of fixutre was being installed - along with a cut of that fixture; showing the Height of the poles; and the area that each light is going to cover. Mr. Tschinkel stated that he had been unable to get that information from C.E.I, but they adyised that they knew what the requirements were and there would be no problem with glare. He stated that they have problems in the rear lot now be= cause it is so dark and he would like to have the lights installed as soon as possible. Mr. Dubleko stated that the lights in the front that shine onto the building frequently cause glare and that if the lights are installed and are glaring over onto residential property, they would be required to change them. Mr. Morgan agreed that these plans are not sufficient. Mr. Tschinkel agreed to withdraw the proposal until he has more complete plans. Mayor Petrigac advised the Commission that the neighbor to the rear, Mrs. Lott, had intended to speak on this proposal, but did not want to return to another meeting. The Mayor explained that Buckeye Lanes had agreed to install and maintain a fence about 12 years ago, and that this fence has been damaged and Mrs. Lott would like it put back up. Mrs. Lott explained also that there had been a 50 foot hedge between her front yard and their parking lot which died and was removed; that hedge had kept the litter from the parking lot from blowing into her yard. She stated that originally there was supposed to be a 40 foot buffer strip between her property and the parking lot, but that was eliminated because they needed more.parking. Mr. Tschinkel agreed to re-install the fence, pointing out that this was why they needed more lighting in the back. Mr. Morgan stated that when the developer comes back, the Commission will take Mrs. Lott's concerns into consideration. IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND 3UBDIVISIONS: " 1) Carter Property Rezoning Proposal The proposal is to rezone permanent parcel rio. 231-35-6; located on the west side of Columbia Road, north of Lorain Road from the existing "B" Residence, Single zone to Retail Business, General zone which it abuts. The parcel does not conform to the Zoning Code for required frontage in a Retail Business District. Mr. Carter, the developer, explained that he would like this property rezoned in order to install storm sewers, to use for parking, and to pro- vide an access from his proposed shopping center to Columbia Road. Chairman Morgan questioned why this proposal was before the Commission when the