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? ?-,s t_ ? • the Architectural Board with some type of_ screening, perhaps a fence. The developer has decided to keep the units where they were planned originally. A letter from the city traffic engineer, Mr. Griffith, noted pa.rking stops should be included and the developer advised that they are now shown on the plan and it was also explained that.there will_ be. the raised curbing. Mr. Orlowski would still like some kind of ` signage which would keep cars stacked on this property until the light had changed in their favor in order to keep drivers from pulling out and blocking traffic on Whitethorn Avenue. Mr. Gorris noted that Captain Ruple of the Police Department seemed to ha.ve some concern over this property, but Mr. Griffith did not. He suggested that Mr. Griffith and Captain Ruple meet on this and send the information on to the B.Z.D. Committee of Council. Mr. Orlowski stated that the Zoning Codes specifically instructs the Commission to lceep vehicles stacked ori comnercial property rather than having them stacked on a side street or Lorain Road. He believed that if there were two cars pulling aut and turning west at the same time, the second one would block traffic. He mentioned that there was a sign at Wendy's instructing drivers not to block the drive so cars can pull in and out. Mr. Tallon was concerned about the pole light in the back of the property. He was shown a cut of the fixture and told that this would be a 25 foot pole with a 250 watt metal halide light. It was determined that this proposal is within 10 feet of a residence. Mr. Tallon would like a 10 foot pole with a 150 watt metal halide light especially considering this is employee parking. Mr. Benik stated tha.t he would just as soon remove the light entirely tmless Planning Commission required it, since there is a street light on the adjacent property which will shine on their property. Mr. Benik will remove it and might eonsider some kind of security ground lighting if needed. In reference to the traffic sign, Mr. Isabella stated that he had agreed to that at the last meeting. There was a rendering of the interna.lly illtminated ground sign, however it was noted that there is no name for the bu.siness,as yet and this is merely a concept so the sign will have to return to the Architectural Board for approval. The location.of the sign is specified on the site plan. Since Mr. Benik would like a changeable copy sign, he'must apply for a variance. The height of the dumpster enclosure is 6 foot. Mr. Isabella questioned if the Commission is considering moving the traffic signal and signal pole at this time. Mr. Gorris clarified that he is only asking that Council have -the input of both the traffic engineer and the Police Department as it relates to this intersection since there appears to be a difference of opinion: City Engineer Deichmarm stated that Mr. Griffith did receive acopy of Captain Ruple's memo. Mr. Gorris stated that he does not know if the signal has to be moved or not, he was mainiy concerned about safety at this intersection. Mr. Isabella clarified that they did ha.ve a survey by McCarm and Associates and it was shown that the signal pole and box are within the property line and if there is to be a relocation, they would ask tha.t they be moved off the property. r1r. Deichmamz stated that this would be normal procedure. Mr. Orlowski auestioned item number 6 in Mr. Griffith's letter regarding curbing on the southwest corner of the interseetion where there is no curb. PZr. Deichmann stated that there are no plans to do that at this time, since it is no a major issue. The members coneluded tha.t it was meant that this should he done whenever Whitethorn is resurfaced. Mr. Orlowski thought that it might be a good idea if the developer would curb it. Mr. Deiehmarm stated that this is not what, the Engineering Department is saying. Regarding the signal box and pole, Assistant Law Director Dubelko stated that this information should be submitted to the Engineering Department. Mr. Orlowski is satisfied that the developer is going to raise the curbing on the one way drive close to the sidewalk to give pedestrians more seenrity. B. Gor.ris moved, to approve the Ice Cream Parlor/Restaurant at 27045 Lorain Road, proposal to construet a new building (existing building will be demolished), with the following stipulations the final drawings of this property will clearly indicate-that the front four landbanked parking spaces are 5