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.--?- lights and noise, but he questioned the fence on the buffer. He was advised that the fence on top of the buffex would create height without looking like a fortress, and the nu.isance lighti.ng and sound should be eliminated so that it does not go into peoples' homes. J. Thomas moved to refer the Metro Lexus/Infinity proposal to the Boaxd of Zoning Appeals with a recommendation that they not approve a variance for displaying cars in the front setback of the dealership, but the Commission has no objeetion to the variance necessary to the side yard, seconded by L. Orlowslci, and tinaimously approved. Chairman Gorris would like all the minutes pertaining to the Lexus development. He further advised that there would be no notification for the next Planning Conuaission hearing. Mr. Conway again reminded the neighbors to call the Building Department with their complaints. 2) National City Bank, 4608 Great Northern Blvd. Proposal to install Automatic Teller Machine in parking lot and review of site plan. R. Mongello, architect, Mr. Browii, owner, and Mr. McKee, manager of the shopping center, presented revised plans. Mr. Mongello advised that National City Bank is moving into the old Northeast Appliance store and would like to place a kiosk in in the front parking lot, but since it would only be 62 feet from the street a variance would be required. Landscaping will be installed throughout the center. He reminded the members that previously a fence and dlunpster enclosures were installed at the Commission's request and that the developer has been trying to improve the property. At one driveway the curb will be removed and landscaping with new curbing will be installed, the traffic flow will remain as is. Mr. Orlowski maintained that the parking as shozan is inaccurate and asked if this use will effect the parking requirements. Mr. Conway responded that the parking was addressed with a previous project and a variance was granted for 32 parking spaces, but according to their figures, they will need an additional 15 space variance to install the kioska Mr. Orlowski pointed out that in some areas parking shown on the plan does not reflect what is an the site. Mr. Brown stated that the stm burst locust trees will be planted in wolmanized boxes in the front over the retention area, along with some low plantingsa A representative from the bank was in the audience, and advised that the kiosk would have an automated teller machine, there would be no employee at that site. The spaces around the kiosk may be made directional to avoid conflicts in the traffic pattern. Mr. Thomas suggested some kind of cross over drive from one area to the next. Mr. Brown stated tha.t the customers -who shop at Rini's rarely cross over to the other section, and the northern most parking lot is usually only partially filled. The other members believed that a cross over might cause problemsa The Society Bank on the property is,closed, but they still hold a lease and there are nunors that it could be re-opened for a specialized use: The old Office Warehouse store front will be converted to a Michael's arts and craft store, which will be discussed as a minor change later in the meeting. Mr. Skoulis is concerned tha.t some of the trees might hinder visibility. The developers will study this, and if there appears to be a problem, the trees could be relocated. Chairman Gorris was willing to recommend the variance for the kiosk be granted however, since there is a shortage of parking, he does not want any more tent sales that have been there previously. Mr. Conway stated that ance it had been established that there was a deficiency in parking, tent sales were no longer allowed. Mr. Brown stated for the record that he will never again a11ow a tent sale in this parking lot. L. Orlowski moved to refer the National City Bank kiosk on Great Northern Boulevard to the Board of Zoning Appeals for two variances: the 15 addition parking spaces which would bring it to a total of 47 defieient and also for 13 foot setback for 3