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F? rear landscaping will remain the same and landscaping will replace the west drive if it is removed. Mr. Tallon would like a landscaped mound in the rear to shield a new residential subdivision which is to be developed later. Mr. Darghous was concerned because there was only about a 12 inch cover over the underground detention pipe that runs along the rear and he understands that there could be a problem with roots going into the pipe and that plantings might not survive. Mr. Herbster suggested landbanking the rear 61 parking spaces and putting the pipe under the grass area. The plans show the detention under parking, but Mr. Darghous stated that this had been tried, but later it was decided that it was not workable. Mr. Herbster would like to see the storm water pumped up to Lorain Road. Assistant City Engineer McDermott explained that there was no relief point in this area for them to connect to Lorain Road sewers. Mr. Darghous explained the detention plans to the members privately and explained that the average elevation of the site would be 53.5 which is the elevation of the building. Because of security, Mr. Tallon would also like a fence on top of the mound and would like the fence to continue around on the east side adjacent to the residential area. Mr. Gross had no problem with the fence. It was clarified that the commission would like a continuous 6 foot board on board to be placed as close to the top of a 4 foot moundas possible with landscaping to soften the fence; and continued around the east corner to protect those the residences. Mr. Gross explained that the lighting plan will have to be adjusted to the revisions in the parking and paving. The shoe box type light fixtiire directs the light down and will be on 28 foot high bronze anodized poles, the lights adjacent to residents will be shielded. Mr. Tallon would like the poles reduced to 15 foot poles and believed that the two 400 watt metal halide bulbs would be excessive. Mr. Gross clarified that they would only have lighting under the canopy over the walkway and the three signs so they do ueed some lighting in the parking lot. He stated that they can reduce the height of the poles, but they will probably have to add a few more in appropriate places. Mr. Tallon believed that 800 watts of light on these poles would be too harsh, and he would like them to consider softening the light and elimiuating the rear poles since that parking has been eliminated. Mr. Gross stated that now they would install a similar style wall pak on the rear of the building. Mr. Tallon cautioned that the wall-paks would have to be a wall washer type, not an open lens and advised that all light would have to be contained on their property. Mr. Gross will submit revised plans and cuts of the fixtures. Regarding the Sears garden center, Mr. Papandreas stated that low wattage down lights will be concealed within the structure of the roof. They will be using the garden center all year round and there will be some storage. He reiterated that this will be enclosed with an iron gate, about 4 or 5 inches on-center, painted to match the center and with piers to support the roof stntcture. Mr. Walczyk, a resident, objected to having any more water mmning down West 231 Street since there is too much water coming from Lorain Road now. He stated that he was told that if there is much more water going iuto Westlake, they were going to close it off completely. He maintained that there is only one pipe coming from the strip stores that are there now. He frequently clears out the sewers hunself. Councilman Miller asked that the engineer repeat his explanation about how the storm water was to be handled. Mr. Darghous explained that they could only release 90% of the water from what it is now so they will be reducing the flow. Assistant City Engineer McDermott advised that this was required by the current ordinance, Section 927 of the codified ordinances and it would be enforced. Mr. Miller asked that the grade of mound be established so that the height of the mound did not vary. He requested that signage be posted advising of the ordinance that regulated deliveries, times that deliveries are allowed, and penalties involved. He also suggested that a brick retainer wall be included around the garden center with the wrought iron fencing above in order to obscure some of the material that is stored. Mr. Gross advised that the duffipster will be enclosed with a board on board fence similar to the fence that is on the mound; they will try to work out with Sears a 32 or 40 inch lugh split face block wall. Appropriate signage can be installed in the delivery area. Mr. Zingalli, sign contractor, presented drawings of the ground sign in colors that would blend in with the building. It was clarified that the peach and teal colors had been elimiuated, and they were using a Dover 2