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<br />this property advised that he is concerned about his quality of life. He stated that in the winter, he could <br />see the entire property, but in the suminer it was screened completely. He is concerned about lighting, <br />noise, hours of operation, dust, odor, water pressure and drainage. His water pressure is adequate at <br />this time, he does have a cwimming pool and wondered if this business would be a nuisance when they <br />were using it. He asked what recourse he would have in the future, if there were problems. Mr. Tallon <br />advisecl that most of the questions that he asked will be addressed before this proposal is approved or <br />denied. The minimum buffers are the 20 foot to the parking area and 50 foot to the building. The <br />forester was concerned that the mounding might kill the existing trees. Mr. Miunick will be working <br />with the forester to determine what kind of buffers will be installed: If the parking were expanded, he <br />would have to come back to the commission to add parking up to the 20 foot line. The Engineering <br />Department will work with him on the retentiou since all businesses must keep their water on the <br />property. Mr. Spagnola advised that his basement did flood for the first time this year. If he had a <br />problem, he was advised that his recourse would be through the city and if it caused by a neighbor, he <br />would be required to conect the problem. City Engineer Deichinaun agreed. The neighbors stated that <br />water pressure has not been a problem since the loop was installed. Mr. Spagnola asked if the storage <br />areas would be covered for the dust and odor. Mr. Miuvick believed that might even be an advantage to <br />the materials and he wou.ld be williug to work with the neighbors. He stated that the truck traffic would <br />be on the concrete which should help eliminate the dust and the trees would probably minimi?e any dust <br />and odor. He presented cuts of the proposed lighting, with a wall washer light, d.irected down, on the <br />back of the building for security lighting, and the other lights will be old fashioned street lights in the <br />front. He further stated that in the peak season his hours would be from 7:30 a.m to 7:30 p.m so he <br />would not need lighting in the rear. The members decided to send this to the BZD for the determination <br />of use so that he eould purchase the property, and then he can proceed through the architectural board <br />and come back to plaunuig commission in January so the building proposal and screening can be <br />reviewed. It was clarified for the neighbors, that if Mr. Minvick does not get this property, these <br />approvals would not be valid. R. Tallon moved to approve the proposed use for the retail sales of <br />hardscaping (patio stones, bricks, and other materials used in landscaping other than plant material) for <br />Scott Minuick, at 30993 Lorain Road, as a like and similar use in the General Retail district and is to be <br />referred on to Council. The building proposal is to be referred to the architectural review board and the <br />forester for his input as to buffering. The motion was seconded by R. Koeth. Roll call on motion: <br />Tallon, Koeth, Mauning, Herbster, and O'Rourke, yes. Ms. Cameron Alston abstained. Motion carried. <br />5) Ganley Westside Iinports (formerly Glitz), 25700 Lorain Road. <br />Proposal to demolish existing building and use lot for used car display and parking for adjacent car <br />dealership. <br />Referral to board of zoning appeals is required. <br />Mr. R. Harris, attorney and secretary of Ganley Westside Imports; Mr. Bogner, general manager of the <br />dealership; and Mr. Ricchetti, architect, presented the plans. Mr. Harris clarified that they would be <br />requesting a variance to display three used cars, not new cars as stated, in the 75 foot front setback <br />area. These cars will be setback 20 feet and will be displayed in a landscaped area, on rectangular, raised <br />concrete slabs, about the height of a curb, similar to what has been done at other dealerships. The <br />existing building will be removed in the near future. W. Tallon advised that each individual car must be <br />on its own pad and the pad should be just big enough for one car with landscaping in between. He <br />clarified that it could be a circular pad as long as it was not a lot bigger than the cars, however, if they <br />are going to change from the rectangular shape, it would be better to make them ovaL He agreed that <br />the pads could be large enough to walk around the car, but not large enough for large numbers of <br />people. The commission would like it to look as neat and clean as possible. Mr. Ricchetti explained that, <br />5