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?J across and suggested that they still install the guard rail from the building along the side of the parking lot to the rear property line. The developers agreed, and Mr. McKee suggested that aesthetically, wood might be better than a metal rail. IVIr. Mongello would like it left so that it could be either wood or metal. Since there was concern that wood could deteriorate, it was agreed this could be decided at the Architectural Review Board meeting. Mr. McKee suggested that it could be placed on a concrete piling. Mr. Mongello stated that they have not talked with the residents about the placement of the bus shelter. The residents were asked for their comments at this time. Mr. Manning advised them that the variances were granted and that cannot be changed so there no point in discussing them. Mr. PW the resident who abuts the shopping center, believed that a fence in the back would deteriorate, and is going to insist on arborvitae since it grows fast, fills in, and stays green all year round. L. Orlowski, former chairman of Planning Commission, wants it specified that the 4 foot mound is to be maintained entirely on the commercial_ side-and does not encroach onto the residential property. He maintained that, with the basement and the first floor, this would be a 20 foot wall in back and quesrioned why Safelite Glass needed a basement, and noted that Harmon Glass, a company about the same size, had no basement access and Safelite Glass currently has no basement. He questioned why the other units, possibly a financial institution and a medical office, would need a basement. He believed that if the build.ing were constructed on footers and a slab, it would be possible to lower it to the approximate height of the adjacent building. Since the internal stairways will not be shown u.ntil the working drawings are presented, he is concerned that there will be no internal stairways and this area can be used by anyone, not just the tenant above. He believed that since this is all one development, it was entirely possible that the storage area would be used by other tenants and the city could not control that. He maintained that, if the building were lowered, there would be less impact on the neighborhood and-the arborvitae would cover it more quickly. Mr. Mongello clarified that there will be internal stairs inside each unit and that they had the same grade problems that Litehouse Pools Carriage Carpet had and they both have basements and that the adjacent building does not have the same grade. Mrs. May advised that there is a driving school in Litehouse pools and customers pick up merchandise in back. Another neighbor questioned duriug what hours the demolition and construction would be done. Mr. McKee stated that the city had specific hours during which the construction would be allowed. Mrs. Weaver was concerned about the lighting and, requested that the light be on a pole facing the building, they do not want the lights on the building facing the neighbors. The neighbors were advised that the Architectural Review Board will address the lighting and that their next meeting will be March 22nd at 5:30 and no notices will be sent. She also asked about the drainage, and Assistant City Engineer McDermott advised that they will have to submit drawings and the Engineering Department will have to address that. She further advised that last year the city started ditches on the road and did everything except that they did not pave or put a pipe under Mr. PfafFs driveway. The neighbors are hoping that a ditch will be put in from Lorain Road so they will have better drainage. Mr. Pfaff explained that the Street Department regarded and put new culverts under several peoples driveways, but from his house to Lorain Road they only put in asphalt and the city advised that they would leave it until spring. It was suggested that he contact his Councilman to find out what was being planned. Mrs. Weaver was advised that the owner of the properiy would responsible for shoveling snow on his.section of Fleharty. She was also advised that there would be one dumpster and would be enclosed. Mrs. O'Rourke agreed that Mr. Pfafrs trees should not be considered 'ui plauning the buffering, since they could die. Mr. Mauniug wondered why the trees could not be extended down further and Mr. Mongello explained that the code stipulates that they must be back 50 feet. It was mentioned that perhaps a variance could be granted for that. The members agreed that the residents should have some input as to where the bus shelter should be and noted that the code stipulations had to be followed on that also. The planting strip on Lorain Road would be honey locust and grass. It was also decided that the. proposal should be forwarded to the traffic engineer regarding the drive location. Ms. Cameron-Alston suggested that the proposal be forwarded to the forester since the 3