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., PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 27, 1988 PAGE 3 Mr. Mahler advised, that based on previous studies, they estimate this center would generate approximately 30 to 40 cars an hour; s•ince their-: building is 360 feet long, the 106 parking spaces in the front are needed for customer convenience; they could possibly eliminate some of the spaces in the back. Commission does not believe that all the front spaces are needed; that there would be a problem for the police when checking the rear of the building; and that there could be a problem'of a conflict with this drive and the proposed drive across LorainRoad. Mr. Conway requested that all dimensions be put on the revised plans. Councilman McKay wanted all drives on residential streets eliminated, esrecially since Coe has become a short cut to the freeway; and stated that the city should not repeat its mistakes and the fact that other center have drives on residential streets should not be a factor. He also suggested that some fencing and/or mounding should be installed adjacent to residential property. Neighbors: Mr. and Mrs. Grennig; Mr. Kohler; Mrs. Kelly; and Mr. and Mrs. Kohler, stated many concerns: because of the number of drives onto Lorain Road in the area it sometimes takes 15 minutes to turn left onto Lorain; the drives onto their streets caould be a safety hazard to the many children in the neighborhood; they would prefer a drive around the building even if the-landscaping had to be eliminated; questioned t-Yie number of parking spaces in the rear on the basis of the nu:nber of employees projected previously; would like a solid fence, not just landscaping adja- cent to residential property; and since there is no traffic light between Columbia Road and David Drive, they need some tyne of signalization. Mr. Frank pointed out that trucks coming into the side streets would only use the drives, they would not go down residential streets. Neighbors disagreed stating that the drivers would use the side streets to avoid Lorain and to get to Brookpark and I-480. Mr. Thomas advised that this proposal would be tabled until the next meeting and requested that over- lay plans be presented showing a drive on the east side of the building, as well as a plan showing it on the west side; indicating the traffic flow tfirough the property; all dimensions must be shown on the plan; plan must speeify handicapped parking and ramps; and the developer must consider installing solid fenees where there are existing chain link fences (particularly where there is no landscape buffer). Neighbors also requested that their street be posted "no truck". Councilman McKay advised that trucks are not allowed on residential streets, but'this is impossible to enforce. Mr. Thomas would like the Engineering Department to look into the feasibility of a traffic light at Bentley Road. Mr. McDermott advised that in some cases signalization is at the expense of the developer. City forester, D. Wendell, reminded the Commission.that if drives were installed around the building some of the existing trees would have to be removed. The residents were advised that they would not be notified for the next meeting which will be January 10, 1989. J. Thomas moved to table the Bentley Coe Plaza until the next meeting, seconded by R. Bowen, and unanir.iously approved. 4) Buckeye Lanes, 24488 Lorain Road Presentation of parking lot lighting plan (Poles are installed). Tabled at meeting of December 13, 1983. P1r. Tschenkel, manager, presented revised plans showing the proposed location of 10 new 400 watt sodium lights which are to be installed on