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_, . It was clarified that if the fence around the water features conform to code no variance would be required, but that the Commission would like to see the plans for the fence after it is approved by B.Z.D., but, before the proposal goes to -Council. Mr. Gorris reiterated that the Conunission did not necessarily want a 6 foot chain link fence. Mr. Conway explained that the code did not mention height of the fence specifically, so it would be up to him to make that determination, but. there are federal -guidelines for 6.feet which he will not deviate from. Mr. Thomas suggested that mounding with a fence on top equaling 6 feet- might be used, or a variance could be requested. Mr. Cameratta, the developer, stated that he would like the wrought iron, but would have to get cost estimates on it. Mr. Conway stated it was his understanding that the Architectural Board did want to see the colors, but the developers would not have to attend the meeting, merely present the colors and materials. 6) Carter Plaza West, property located between Gastown Gas Station and First Federal of Lakewood (in front of Best's). Proposal to construct retail building. Tabled by Planning Commission on October 17, 1990. Mr. Acciaxri, architect, presented revised plans and explained that .they could not get access through the southerri portion of the bank property. They are now attempting to get access through the banks property on the north side and' then across the property of the adjacent parcel; at present they are proposing two alternate accesses onto the property, either a curb cut on Lorain Roacl, adjacent to the west property line, or an access off the Best drive (about 80 feet from Lorain Road), which will allow left turns into the property (concrete island will be removed). It was pointed out that the light on the. west wall of the building will shine on the adjacent bank property,. and that the loading zone wa.s not accessible. Mr. Acciarri stated that Best has agreed to allow them to landbank 7 parking spaces which would open up. the loading zone. The. covenants regarding their agreements with Best had just been presented to Assistant La.w Director Dubelko, but he believed that the.Zoning Codes would take precedence over this agreement and the Commission would have the the right to require more landscaping even if that would necessitate using some of the parking required by those covenants. Mr. Betts is concerned that the area where this drive goes into the Best property and Brookpark Road Extension would be hazardous. He suggested that they show the enti.re Best property and how these 6 lanes of traffic would be handled. Chairman Thomas requested that. they present a plan showing Best traffic flow, Brookpark Extension traffic flow, as well as the adjacent drives on Sparky Lane, pointing out that this area is a.traffic nightmare as it stands now. City Engineer Deichmann offered to supply traffic counts for this area. Mr. Betts advised the architect that there would not:be much support for another curb cut on Lorain Road, and believes that since this building will be so.visible. the west elevation should be improved upon. Mr. Gorris would like additional green area especially between between this building and the bank since the access will not be allowed. He further pointed out that there will be doors opening up on the ba.ck where there will only be 5 feet of property. Members agreed that this is over development of the lot. J. Thomas moved to table this. proposal tmtil the Commission receives additional information from the developer, seconded by R. Bierman, and unanimously approved.