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. ' ,. ? ? PLANNING COMMTSSION JANUARY 24, 1989 PAGE 2 in cars backing up on Sparky Lane; and pointed out that the Safety Department had made no recommendation. Mr. Gorris stated that.with the new proposal it has been determined that they would have to conform to code. Mr. Kikendahl stated that if the drive is relocated to the north; he would prefer to place it further than 60 feet from Lorain Road, but if the drive is behind the stop bar it would be blocked most of the time. The Comission would like to see a plan showing a conforming drive and also the adjacent drives on Sparky Lane including those across the street. In reference to the building, rir. Kikendahl stated that they prefer to keep the awning lighted and pointed out that there are no letters on it so it could not be construed as a sign. The lights from the awning also illuminate the side walk. However, if they cannot place lights under the awning, they would like to use ground lighting. He pointed out that the signs on the new building were much smaller than those on the existing building. Mr. Thomas stated that the Commission is trying to eliminate the glowing, beacon type lighting, and this awning might glow i.f they use ground lighting. Mr. Gorris sugges,Led that they present photographs of other buildings with this lighting. Since the plans show that they will be using the existing pole sign, the Commission suggested that they consider changing that to a ground sign. Mr. Kikendahl believed that a ground sign at this location would be a hazard. Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised that previously legislation had been before Counci.l which would eliminate all pole signs within a certain time period. J. Thomas moved to table the proposal to rebuild Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger Restaurant at the present site and suggest that the developer return to the next Planning Commission meeting with revised plans showing the driveway on Sparky Lane moved to coincide with the ordinance requiring the center line of the driveway to be 60 feet away from the intersection, also showing contiguous drives on and across Sparky Lane; that the developer show also the awning with no light trans- mission through the awning or any reflective light on the awning and that all lighting under the awning be downlighting only; and also a lighting plan for the entire property showing hotiT lights caill be shielded; and ask that they reconsider replacing the pole sign with a ground sign, seconded by T. Morgan, and unanimously approved. 2) Bentley Coe Plaza, south side of Lorain Road between Coe Avenue and Bentley Drive. Proposal to construct shopping center. Heard by Architectural Board of Review January 18, 1989. Chairman Morgan explained that plan A-la had two drives on Lorain Road and none on the side streets and plan A-1b had one drive on Bentley. Mr. Thomas clarified for the developer that even though the motion stated that only one plan was to be sent to the Architectural Board and the safety forces, that later the chairman did refer all three plans. Chief Osterhouse of the Fire Department stated: In order to assure water supply for a rear attack, an access should be provided to the hydrants on Bentley or Coe, or a hydrant should be provided at the rear of property. Access for fire apparatus should be adequate even without driveway on Coe or Bentley. Captain Krynak of the Police Department noted that the revised plans should be better for patrol. The Architectural Board of Review had approved as presented with the stipulation that the wood dumpster enclosure be stained within a year after construction so that