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yy? that the landscaping will be installed. He was advised that a 20 foot landscape bu.ffer would be required, and he responded that this would not be a problem on Lorain Road, but there are areas on Stearns where it would be a problem, since they require a 21 foot passing lane beyond the pu.mps. He did not believe it would be practical to present a specific landscape plan at this time, since it would be ripped out when the highway is reconstructed. He agreed to submit a landscape plan based on where the right of way is supposed to be. Mr. Koeth was concerned about not requiring any landscaping for an unspecified period of time and would prefer that the plans be completed within the next year or two, since no one knew when the road would be widened. Mr. Duffy responded that he would post a bond guaranteeing the landscaping, but if he installed $20,000. worth of landscaping, and it was-tiestroyed, the State would be requ.ired to reimburse them for it. He stated that it was necessary for him to purchase this property now, because if he waited until the State's plans were definite, this property might not be available, since there is no provision to extend the option. Mr. Tallon believed that the building could be moved 18 or 20 feet toward Lorain Road (north) to keep it further away from the residents. This would be encroaching even further into the front setback, but since both the front and the rear setbacks are in violation, Mr. Tallon believed it would be better to be further away from the residents. Mr. Duffy would actually prefer that. He presented the survey and explained that the fall from Lorain Road is approximately 4 foot from Loraiu Road and approximately a 4 foot incline from the residents property to Steams Road. He advised that there is a board on board fence on the property, but if it has to be replaced it would not be a problem. He also offered to set the fence about 5 feet off the property line, and install landscaping the neighbor's side. Chairmau Tallon suggested that a mound with a fence on top might be necessary for a screen because of the elevation. Mr. Conway advised that the height of the fence would be up to the commission, there was not a 6 foot maximum. Mr. Duffy believed that a fence on such a small lot might not be appropriate. He reminded the members that this was a legal use for this lot. Mr. Brennan would like the building turned so that the building and pumps faced Lorain Road in order to lessen the impact on the neighbor. Mr. Duffy explained that they considered that Stearns will be the main street, but because of the shape of the lot, it would not be possible to place the building facing Lorain Road, nor would they have sufficient room for traffic circulation around the pump islands. He stated that this is the smallest station that they build. Mr. Herbster asked if he could bring a plan of the buildiug facing Lorain Road to the next meeting. Mr. Drellishak, who has a residence to the west on property zoned commercial, advised that if they turned the station around, he would have pumps in his front yard. If he does move the building toward Lorain, he would like a fence adjacent to his property. Mr. Black, the resident who lives on Stearns, advised that he preferred the mounding and the timber fence. He believed that since they will be getting most of their business from Stearns Road, his property should also be rezoned commercial considering he has commercial properiy on three sides of his lot. He stated that the way the station is now, he does have some privacy, but if they turn it to face Stearns, he will get lights shining into.his house. He, too, will be loosing property and reiterated that that his property should be rezoned since it will be facing a 4 laue highway. He agreed with Mr. Herbster that a brick wall on a mound would be better than a wood fence as long as it could be the same height. Mr. Duffy advised that he would look into both neighbors' requests for fences or barriers. Chairman Tallon advised that the commission would like Mr. Duffy to returu to the next meeting with a plan showing the building moved forward to the suggested 20 foot landscape buffer measured from the proposed county right of way line, showing the type of fencing on the south and west comers, with a cut of a 6 foot board on board fence. Mx. Duffy suggested that the members look at an identical building in Lakewood at Madison and Warren Roads and also observe , how they handled the buffering beside the residential neighbor. He also offered to bring a video to the next meeting. He further advised that he would need all nine parking spaces shown for their employees and customers and actually would prefer more. It was decided that the proposal would be returned to the commission, on January 23, 1995. Regarding lighting, Mr. Tallon advised that the poles should be 5