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Conway would like the access as short as possible, it was decided to eluninate the picket fence and have access to the front. In reference to the landscaping in the front, Mr. Thomas would like it mounded more than the 6 or 8 inches shown. Mr. Krekus believed that it could be done. City Engineer Deichmann advised that they had no objection to the westernuiost exit and advised that the signal activator would be approxuuately 3 to 4 feet behind the sidewalk and eatended 10 to 15 feet back. Mr. Thomas suggested a sign advising where to stop to activate the sigual to prevent cars from pulling up over the sidewalk. In reference to the emergency door in the alley, W. Tallon pointed out that the existing pole would hinder opening the door. Since there is a back door that could be used for egress, W. Conway believed that this emergency door could be el'vninated as long as they marked the exit through the kitchen. In reference to the lighting plan, Mr. Tallon suggested that they reduce the height of the 24 foot poles to no more than 15 feet high along the back line and leave zero tolerance at that point even if they have to add another pole; the fixture on the northwest corner must be sluelded and the pole should be reduced to 16 feet since it is close to the westerly driveway. He then decided that the other poles could also be 16 feet instead of 15 as stipulated before. The huniuaries will have to be reduced accordingly and the wall-paks in the alleyway must be down lights. It was agreed that the picket fence would be installed in front and a gate, extended out from the trash enclosure, could be installed in the rear to close offthe alley. Mrs. Strnad and other neighbors ou Silverdale aud Selliurst Roads had not been uotified of these hearings because they were not adjacent to the building, expressed coucerns over safety and traffic since they have trouble getting in and out of their street now. The neighbors doubted that a restaurant would generate less traffic thau the bank as the developers had stated. Mr. Landru explained the proposal to the neighbors. T'he neighbors were still concemed about how the traffic lights are being changed and City Engineer Deichmann explained the new closed loop traffic control system which will re-do all the traffic signals in the city and further advised that a greeu light will be added to this exit which will not be greeu at the same time the Silverdale light is green. Neighbors questioned if the light would control the cars coming out of the gas station since this has been an ongoing problem. Mr. Orlowski noted that some cars coming from the gas station cut across Lorain Road to get to Brookpark. Mr. Gorris questioned how drivers exiting the gas station would know that they were to use the light at the restaurant exit. W. Deichinanu was uot sure if there is to be a sigu indicating that the gas station drive is controlled by the signal, but one could be installed, and the signal will be on a mast arm so it will be visible from both drives. T'he members studied the signal plans and there were several private discussions. The signalization plan was then explained to the neighbors. T'he neighbors understood the plan, but were not sure it would work. Because these people had uot been notified of tlus meeting, Mr. Goi7-is explained that, under the ordinance, only the adjacent neighbors were notified. He further explained how the developers had attempted to alleviate the traffic problems and co-develop the two buildings. In reference to the signalization program, Nlr. Deiclunann advised that all inforination has been submitted to the Federal Highway Administration for approval, they have heard that it has been approved and are hoping that official approval will be given witlun the next month. Mr. Miller pointed out that the old buildiug is being removed wluch will improve sight lines, and he suggested that the exit be right turn only uutil the signalizatiou program is installed. Mr. Deiclunann and the developers agreed. Mr. Thomas suggested that the neighbors attend the B.Z.D. on August 15th at 7:00 p.m. and couucil meetings to make their conceins known to council and to the administration. B. Gorris moved to approve the Boston Clucken proposal, 26440 Lorain Road to construct a building and co-develop with the adjacent build'uig to the east incorporating all the recommendations of the Arclutectural Review Board and 2