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the trees, but that may not be possible with the mound. In reference to the truck deliveries, Mr. Newberry advised that if a trailer has to be at the store for over an hour, the tractor is tmhooked and goes to another location; if a truck stays for a short time, the drivers are instructed to turn it off. Mr. Orlowski repeated suggestions made previously, to construct a block wall to screen the tractors in the truck dock and to restrict delivery hours. Mr. Conway repeated that deliveries and Unloading is only allowed in the city between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Mr. Bingham advised Mr. Miller that hours of operation had not been determined and he cannot commit to specific hours. They were not anticipating a 24 hour operation at this time, but that could change tomorrow. Mrm Newberry clarified that the compactor compresses loose trash and puts it into a bin for disposal. The baler to recycle cardboard is inside, but he cannot assure the members that these bales will always be inside, they might be stored outside near the truck dock at times, but only for short periods. The only dUmpster is the one corinected to the compactor. Mr. Conway advised that cardboard stored outside would have to be in a designated area and the Commission could require screening. The developers stated that there would be 6 to 8 deliveries a day by Wal-Mart trucks, but there might be some U.P.S. or Federal Express deliveries. During Christmas there would be 8 deliveries a day which is about the same for all stores regardless of their size. Wal-Mart has retained its interest in the Dover Lorain property, and if thi.s location is approved, they will withdraw from there. Mrs. 0'Rourke asked if they could prohibit customers from changing oil and tires in the parking lot si.nce she frequently sees oil cans, etc., in other parking lots. The developers advised that Wal-Mart does not allow it, since they have their man facilities, but basically, if it happens, it is a ma.intenance problem. -- Mr. Bingham clarified that most T.B.O.'s do not operate the same hours as the store, the store might open at 7 or 8:00 a.m., and the T.B.O. might open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. especially in the winter. After a short recess, Mr. - Gorris asked for audience participation. N1r. Gerrity, president of the Jefferson Place CondominiUm Association, advised that he had presented pictures at the B.Z.A. meeting showing bales of cardboard stacked outside for pick up at three different stores in the area. He asked for assurance, in writing, that Wal-Mart would get fined if this happens here. He positioned the stick-on in several locations and believed that the building could work in another location if the dock and T.B.O. were rearranged and the Country Club parking lot would be used for employees only. He maintained that there is another store with this type set up and customers can get into the T.B.O. Mr. Bingham responded that they would lose parking spaces. It was clarified for Mr. Gerrity that they will only have 20 to 25 extra spaces. He, too, believed that they could down size the store slightly, and noted that they do have different stores at other locations so they either make changes to a building or have 5 different prototypes. He questioned the need for 3 truck docks when there are only 8 deliveries a day and was advised that trailers are left for lmloading and pick up later. Mr. Conway advised that they are allowed to do this for a limited period of time, but they cannot use them for permanent storage. He believed that they could keep them an the property for 48 hours. In response to Mr. Gerrity's questions, Mr. Newberry estimated that the Brooklyn store, which could be expanded to this size store, had 16 to 18 light poles and about 100 spaces less than planned for North Olmsted. Mr. Bingham advised that the parking lot will be expanded at the same time the store is. He further stated that he was not sure if a McDonald's would be installed in this store since this is a new concept, and there are several different fast food stores now goinb into Wal-Mart buildings. He was not sure if food deliveries would be by 14al-Mart trucks or the franchise trucks. All restaurant equipment coolers, etc. would be internal. In response to Mr. Gerrity's suggestion that, if they move the cL ive, employees could park in the second bay, Mr. Bingham advised 9