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lugh pressure sodium luiniuaires. He explained to Mr. Yager that the home next to the side loading dock is not adjacent to the dock it is toward the front of the lot, and that they see the trucks come in to the front now. Mr. Zergott did not believe that this would be a problem aesthetically. Mr. Gallagher had no problem with it either. There is no dumpster on the property but they show an wood slatted fence dumpster enclosure in case they need it. Mr. Yager stated that there might be a problem since the hydrant is close to the enclosure. Mr. Hardy clarified that he will not be building the dumpster enclosure unless they absolutely need it. Most of their rubbish is paper. Mr. Yager was still had concerns about the second load.ing dock, but it was eacplained that the property was zoned Limited Industry, even though there was a house on it. B. Zergott moved to accept the proposal as presented and he will review the site to determine if the additional arborvitae are needed. Also it is to be noted that the concrete block is to be scored all around and painted to match the existing brick. The high pressure sodium lights are to be shieldeci down and are not to exceed the boundaries of the property, seconded by Y. Sohn, and unanimously approved. Water Tower Square Shopping Center, to be located on the former Sherwin Williams property (including back laud of Cross Roads Automobile Dealership) on Lorain road, west of Dover Center Road. (Heard at this point). Proposal to construct shopping center. Referred by Plauning Commission September 27, 1994. -Mr. Papandreas, Carnegie Management, Mr. Fiala, architect, and Mr. Davia, representing Circuit City, presented the plans. Mr. Papandreas presented a rendering aud gave a brief overview of the project. He explained that they have used a variety of materials and textures to give the project a an upscale image. The stores consist of 4 category retailers each with a feature element at their entry. They will create an 8 foot mou.nded landscape buffer with a 6 foot board on board fence in the rear, the parking area will be landscaped. They have met with the residents and they have dealt with their concerns, including screening the loading zones with masonry walls. He advised that they have relocated the loading docks to the recessed areas of the building which will keep them further away from the residents. He explained that they will be using some pavers to change the color aud texture of the sidewalk along the front of the building and planters and benches will be placed along this area. An 8 by 8 foot ground sign which will be placed beside the entry in a laudscaped area , and some landscaping will be added on the other side on of this access. There will also be landscaping on either side of the Dover Center and Mill Road entries. Originally they had 200 trees on the property, but have increased it to 290 and also some pines have been added on the mound. Tliey have not decided if the pines will go on both sides of the fence, but he is more inclined to put them on the residents side since they would not be seen behind the building. The residents have not asked for that. He clarified that they had the fence on the mou.nd and the neighbors have fences on their property; they will maintain the land behind their fence. He clarified for Mr. Gallagher that the all truck traffic would come off Lorain Road and there would be signage identifying that. Mr. Gallagher advised Mr. Yager that it was a law they can have entrances on all three streets. Mr. Papandreas further explained that they have lowered the floor elevation from the original plan, and have taken the grade of the center of the property, which drops off to the uorth and they would have to cut out on the south. Regarding the drainage system there will be inlets along the back of the mound. Mr. Fiala explained the materials, there 3