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? onto Dover Center Road. He noted that Rally's had been specifically advised that if they wanted cross access with Wal-Mart, they would have to return to the Commission: Mr. Newberry responded that the motion had stated cross access agreements between commercial properties on Lorain and Dover Center Roads, and that was what they pursued even though they were really not svre it would benefit either party. Mr. Thomas believed that some order, such as a ring road, should be given with these cross access agreements. These curb cuts are not heavily travelled now, but with traffic cutting through from Wal-Mart there could be a risk to these customers. Mr. Newberry presented a plan showing these access points. Mr. Bingham again clarified that in the cross access agreements, Wal-Mart gives these business rights of cross access to those portions of their lot that are depicted as access easement areas, basically the perimeter drive aisle on their site, there are no cross parking rights. Mr. Newberry presented the sign program: the name "Wal-Mart" will be placed over the door and illuminated; "we sell for less", "satisfaction guara.nteed", "one hour photo", "pharmacy" and signs for the tire and lube express will be on the building, but not illuminated. A mornunent sign in front will be built of the same materials as the building and the sign face mounted on it will: be e'ither internally or externally lit, the location shown must be re-studied. There will also be some directional signs. The proposed traffic signal will cost from $50,000. to $75,000. tahich the developers will pay for. The above items covered most of the request made by the Commission. Regarding raising the elevation of the building, he explained that in order to get to the drainage inlets, the middle of the site (building location) would have to be raised, he is not sure how the parking lot will be handled, whether the parking area would come up sharply at. the edges of the property, or if the parking lot would slope down from the building to the perimeter of the property. The top of the building will be about 31-feet above existing grade, approximately the sam level as 0lmsted Square Plaza. Mr. Gorris again stated his concerns that the future expansion as shown would eliminate the landscape mound adjacent to the residents. In reference to the slope of the mound, rlr. Newberry explained that there would be a swale on the back side of the mound to eliminate water Y'l?nni ng onto the neighbors' property. Mr. Orlowski would like some more detail on what the mound will look like. Mr. rdewberry explained that there would be signage to direct trucks and keep customers out of the truck dock as well as painted cross walks, stop bars, etc. He clarified that the main driveway to Lorain Road belongs to Olmsted Square Associates, but there is an thirty foot ingress/egress and utility easement existing. Their drive will be at the same grade as the drive that is existing. There will be 4 traffic signal masts installed, one for each direction, and the signals z-ri11 be integrated into the city's future traffic actua.ted signalization program. Mr. Bingham explained that this store will have vending machines in the vestibule, not outside as in the Elyria store and carts will also be stored inside. Mr. Conway advised that the parking shown is well in excess of the code requirements. Mr. Thomas stated that he was not corLfortable with the cross easements on Dover Ceriter-Road and that the intent of the cross access was not to allow additional access onto Dover Center Road. He is concerned also about showing the 30,000 square foot expansion on the plans which could, in spirit, approve this expansion where the buffering is located. He would like to insure that the integrity of the bu.ffering with mounding is maintained. Mr. Orlowski again mentioned that turning the truck dock would eliminate this problem. Mr. Tallon was concerned about the 30 foot high light poles. Mr. Newberry explained that if the poles were lower, more poles were need to maintain the .75 foot light candles they need. Mr. Tallon suggested that the wattage of the bulbs be increased and the light diffused; that the rear lights be wall washers placed at minimlun height; and that cuts of all fixtures be submitted. 9