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not beyond the 75 foot front setback. Mr. Herbster would like them to install some additional shrubs from where the existing hedge row ends to the large tree in back to shield lights from sluuing into the house. The developers agreed. Assistant City Engineer McDermott explained that a more detailed site plan would be needed before final approval. R. Tallon moved to accept the proposal for Laurie's Dance Stuclio (formerly the Doll House), 30036 Lorain Road, to construct addition to the rear of the existing building as presented with the inclusions of changing the lighting to a more residential or ballard type in order to maintain the light on their own property; to even out the drive on the one side of the building and to add green space in that area; aud to extend the hedges or some type of landscaping between the two existing trees on the west side of the property. To refer the proposal to the board of zoning appeals with the recommendation to allow the special permit and variances. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan, and unanimously approved. Mr. Tallon clarified that this proposal did not have to return to plauuing commission until after it had been heard by the architectural review board and that it should also be forwarded to Safety, Engineering, and the forester. 2) Fortney and Weygandt, Inc., permanent parcel numbers 233-06-015 *and O 11, property located on the south side of Bradley Road, south west of Wild Oak Drive. Proposal to construct 2 story office building. May need referral to the board of zoning appeals. Mr. Fortuey, owner, and Mr. Weygandt, architect, presented a colored landscaped plan and showed where they were located. He noted that the C.E.I. lines are about 600 or 700 feet back on the property. Building Commissioner Conway had sent a letter regarding several items which would require variances. The parking was approximately 21 short, but this was based on gross figures and if they do not need them, they could show land banked parking. Mr. Fortney stated that they were aware that they would need more parking, but there would be enough room to add more. W. Conway advised that, according to the code, they can only have front parking for visitors, officials and handicapped. Since they claimed they needed 10 spaces for subcoutractors, Mr. Conway advised that they would have to justify that or seek a variance. Mr. Fortney maintained that they did not own large construction equipment or trucks and trailers. They are general contractors and go throughout the country. Space age design is located on one side and there is a residence on the other. Mr. Herbster is concemed because there is an adjacent residence next to their parking lot. Mr. Fortney explained that this home has about several pick up trucks and construction equipment in the back yard and he would be happy to put in a buffer, possibly a fence, for lus owu sake. Mr. Tallon suggested a row of evergreens. The building will be a new concept of brick veneer which is glued onto an insulating material. Mr. Conway will have to check to see if this is an approved material_ There will only be low landscaped lighting, and probably ballard lighting for the parking lot instead of pole lights. It was clarified that if he did not go to the board of zoning appeals it would expedite his proposal since the planning commission takes a vacation in August. Mr. Fortney agreed that he could redesign the parking; jog the driveway so that he could include the landscape buffer; aud show the additional parking as landbanked, so that no variances would be needed_ Regarding the front parking, Mr. Conway again advised that if he must be able justify that the parking in front is only for visitors, officials, and handicapped spaces. Mr. Fortney will do that. It was agreed that, if he can present revised plans by the lOth of the month so Mr. Conway can review them before they are sent to the a.r.b, the proposal could be forwarded to that board this evening. Assistant City Engineer McDermott asked that they verify if the ditch that is to be used is actually on their property since Space Age needed an easement. He suggested that they have the properiy surveyed since this site plan is not correct. Mr. Fortney will check into this and this can be verified later, and hoped that it would not delay the construction. Mrs. Nestoff, the neighbor across the street, had been concerned about heavy 2