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6 <br />l? <br />? <br />had been advised that more bu.ffering is needed between commercial and <br />residential. J. R. Thomas believed that the arborvitae would be a better buffer <br />and had also suggested silver ma.ple which is faster growing, but r1r. Wendell <br />preferred the red maple. Mr. Thomas did not believe that the existing location of <br />the pole sign would be appropriate since the driveway is being moved, and <br />suggested that a ground sign be installed at this time since pole signs are being <br />phased out. He believed that the corner sign directs traffic down Hickory Lane. <br />Since there are no plans to change the lighting, Mra Thomas suggested that the <br />pole lights be shielded since they now shine into the residential property and <br />other businesses. Mro Plartin advised that the handicapped spaces could be <br />relocated as suggested and that they will meet the A.D.A. requirements. In <br />response to questions, J. R. Thomas advised that this will be a country western <br />type restaurant/dance club; eventually they will make some changes to the <br />exterior of the building; the grass area on the east side of the lot will remain <br />as is; and that the building with the parking ha.s existed since this was a golf <br />course and prior to Timber Trails and other developments being constructed. N1r. <br />Martin stated that Section 1161.03 permits this existing parking lot to remain as <br />it is. He further explained that their intention was to add landscaping to the <br />areas adjacent to the residents and to Hickory Lane and to pay less attention to <br />the Lorain Road frontage. He believed that the existing parking could be handled <br />as a continuation of what is there or as the expansion of a non-conformity. The <br />developers stated that they were plannin.g to mound the 7 to 11 foot strip along <br />Lorain Road, these plans are not shown now, but will be presented to the A.R.B. <br />Mr. Thomas pointed out that there have been many problems in the past with this <br />parcel, and the Commission would like everything on the plans. J. R. Thomas <br />advised that a letter was presented stating that they are willing to post a <br />performance bond that all these changes will be made. Mr. Martin explained the <br />landscaping that would be in the areas around the building. He clarified that <br />there is 7 feet of grass in the front setback. Mr. Skoulis suggested planting <br />some type of hedge there. The deveiopers previously stated that--they will present <br />plans for some type of mounding and landscaping in that setback. The entire <br />parking lot will be repaired, sealed and striped. The grassy,area on the front is <br />in bad condition, but will be upgraded when curbs are installed. Mr. Martin <br />clarified that he had not agreed to remove the pole sign at this time, but when <br />the time comes to remove all pole signs, theirs will be replaced with a ground <br />sign. Mr. Thomas questioned if the poles from an abandoned phone box are to be <br />removed. Mr. Martin responded that the poles would be removed if the phone is not <br />re-installed. He further stated that the row of existing arborvitae would be <br />in-filled and any dying trees would be replaced. Mrs. 0'Rourke asked if the <br />striped areas could be landscaped. Mr. Martin stated that those around the <br />building could be, but most of these areas are used to allow delivery trucks to <br />get around the parking lot and also as a place to pile snow. In response to Mr. <br />Orlowski's request, he agreed to replace the fiber glass roof on the storage <br />enclosure. Several residents had many objections. Mr. Waring, who lives on the <br />corner of Old Shore and Hickory Lane, objected to any increase in the parking <br />spaces because having more patrons would increase the many problems there have <br />been with the club: the noise level of the misic which at times can be heard with <br />his windows closed; occasionally violent confrontations in the parkinb lot among <br />the patrons; and he stated that even with the changes in management the character <br />of the club has been consistent. He questioned why this club was allowed to open <br />in a residential area. I4r. Thomas explained that the club has been there for 30 <br />years, prior to the neighborhood being built. It was the club house for a golf <br />course originally, then a restaurant, and the property to the rear was originally <br />zoned Industrial and was rezoned for the subdivision. The property where the club <br />2