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but would like to lmow how many parking spaces there would be. Mr. Betts assured Mr. Fattler that the Commission would like to work with him on this project, since developing recreational areas ha.s been a major objective with some of the members. Mr. Fattler stated that he did not believe the installation of the shelter would impact these things, but he agreed to withdraw his proposal and present a more complete plan at the next meeting. An adjacent neighbor, Mr. Schumay stated Barton and Bradley Roads could not handle any more traffic tran it has now, traffic is frequently backed up to Lorain Road. He complained about people parking in his drive, juveniles having had beer parties late at night in a previous shelter, and the junk and debris generated by the people who use this facility. He suggested that a pick up point be designated at the gate pointing out that there have been accidents, and he is concerned that there could be more, Mr.Jecker, another neighbor, stated that before money is spent on a shelter there should be a complete plan especially addressing safety issues. Mr. Fattler scated that there are other departments which are involved in some of these other areas and he cannot address these issues at this time. He will withdraw the proposal and re-submit it at the next meeting. 3) Great Northern Mall (Biskind Development Company), Proposal for exterior renovation to parking area. Continued from meeting of May 8, 1990. Mr. Papandreas, representing Biskind Development Company, presented revised plans showing the raised curbs as had been requested. In reference to the suggestion that an electronic surveillance 1Ue installed with this renovation, he advised that they surveyed several enclosed malls in the area, and also consulted with a consultant. Only one mall had a surveillance system. The preliminary results showed that such a system would only reduce one of their security people and they would further need people to man the central security station twenty four hours a day. The consultant advised that the cameras should be mounted on the building, not on the poles, which would be less expensive, more easily maintained, and more effective. At this point such a system is not to their advantage, however they can implement one at a later date if deemed necessary. In reference to the plan he explained that this will be a complete site rehabilitation, with the exception of the Sears lot which was done last year. This plan specifies which area are raised concrete curbs, mainly in the area where there is directional change in the ring road, where light poles or hydrants are located, and, in general, every fourth or fifth curb will be raised. As previously mentioned new lighting will be installed which will be pulled in away from the perimeter of the site so there will be less chance of light spilling out onto the public streets; and will emphasize the ring road. Most of the landscaping will rema.in as is, but there will be grass in some of these areas. Plan shows landscaping in some of these areas, but probably that will be grass. The May Company expansion is not shown on this plan, but is item nunber 10 in the packet that was submitted. Mr. Papandreas stated that they have lost about 90 parking spaces in this area and that the 75 degree parking spaces was the most efficient plan. City Engineer Deichmarm pointed out tha.t the parking area in the northeast corner outside the ring road has 5 access points to the ring road. He is questioning if this could be a problem since the ring road curves at this point. Mr. Papandreas responded that their consultants were trying.to avoid 4 way 3