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? PLANNING COMMISSION -MARCH 14, 1989 PAGE 4 normally are by 25 foot.trucks, they only use tractor trailers when the store is stocked initially. He presented a site plan showing the existing trees, but explained that some of them were not in good shape, but there were some that they planned to keep. He then presented a revised site plan with 68 parking spaces which will also allow a better turning radius and will increase the planting areas. Mr. Betts questioned if the Commis- sion could evaluate if this easement is proper and if they can determine if it is a reasonable use, and pointed out that every time he was on the site it was congested. Assistant Law Director Dubelko stated that the Commission could request that the developer present copies of the easement agreement to ascertain that there would be no problem of access in the future and that the Commission should consider the safety of the traffic flow on the lot. Mr. Thomas stated that he sees no benefit to this busi- ness, to the customers of Bob Evans, or to the city by using an easement through a busy parking lot. He also stated that he would like to see a representative of Bob Evans present. Mr. Cody stated that even though they would like an access onto Broopark Road, they are willing to build without it and do not see this access as a problem. Mr. Gorris stated that previously the Planning Commission had denied a lot split and now there is a request for a business on the property under a lease agreement and he would recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals not approve the variance. The Commission agreed that this lot was being over developed especially since this is a very busy parking lot. Mr. Bierman pointed out there could be problems with 25 foot trucks using this driveway. Mr. Cody mentioned two other location that Home Centers have where they have one access through another business to get to their store. Mr. DeBliss, representing Kings Path Condominium, stated that their residents have a problem going west on Lorain Road at present and this will make it more difficult, and also stated that they had problems with their sewers when the Med Center building was built and questioned if this building would use the same sewers. Mrs. Castrigano, also a resident of Kings Path, believes that a traffic light is needed in the area and pointed out that there was a fire hydrant and a telephone pole in their drivewayo City Engineer Cesen stated that he would investigate the sewer problems as well as the telephone pole and hydrant. M. Betts moved to refer the Home Centers, Inc. proposal to construct a new building at 25853 Lorain Road to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a recommendation that the vari- ance associated with the access drive be denied, seconded by B. Gorris, and unanimously approved. IV. NFW DEVELOFMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: No items. V. COMMUNICATIONS: A letter was received from the Mayor pointing out the need for assisted living facilities sucli as the proposed Olmsted Manor. V. COMNIITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Gorris advised that the Planning Review Committee will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15th.