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1 p.??, 1 variances and the outdoor retail sales variance on the northwest side of the building as required as per tlie plans dated 1/2/96 be granted, seconded by R. Koeth, and unauunously approved. Mr. Duffy clarified that all displays would be under the windows and will not spill out into the parking area since the lot is so small. He indicated on the plans where the storage would be rsmning in both directions from the northwest corner of the building on the sidewalk. 4) Alexander's (formerly Nightfall Night Club), 30850 Lorain Road. Review of site plan. Withdrawn by developer from plauning commission agenda January 9, 1996. Dr. Patel presented revised, architectural, plans that included the recommendations of plauning commission: the parking in the back and on the front of the east side has been eliininated. The members were concerned that the 1,000 watt metal halide bulbs would be too bright and noted that no pole heights were shown; also the cooler was not enclosed. Dr. Patel did not want 1,000 watt bulbs, as shown by the architect. He explained that the 10 by 23 by 7 foot high cooler would be free standing with the door outside and could be painted to match the build.ing, but enclosing it would not be feasible. Originally, he thought that the door would go to the inside of building. The exterior door would be at the south end, facing west. Mr. Herbster believed that he could still brick around it so the residents would have a nicer view. Dr. Patel believed that a painted, galvanized steel box would look like a wall and would be better than putting a fence around it. He pointed out where the door to the kitchen would be in relation to the cooler. In response to the suggestion that the cooler be placed inside a notched area of the building, opposite the kitchen door, Dr. Patel advised that it would block the window to the dining area, making it too dark. He offered to plant shrubs or trees around it. Mr. Koeth questioned if the code allowed outside coolers. Mr. Conway clid not lmow of any code prohibiting it, except possibly a health code, but advised that any screening would be up to this board. He explained that there were no changes to the exterior of the building with the exception of adding the cooler and dumpster. The dumpster has been relocated where the commission had recommended. Mr. Tallon suggested that a brick wall be extended from dumpster and continued around the cooler in an "L" shape to the buildiug line in order to have a consistent appearance from Lorain Road. He would also like the architectural review board to look into this and make recommendations. It was clarified that this could just be a wall, it would not have to have a roof. These plans will be sent to the forester to see what trees could be saved. Since the new sign codes will be taking effect shortly, Mr. Brennan suggested that the pole sign be changed to a ground sign at this time and relocated further back on the eastern side of the property. Dr. Patel explained that he preferred to keep the pole sign until the business became profitable, but he did agree to put in the underground wu-ing prior to paving the lot to accommodate the sign and will bring in a drawing showing the plan Mr. Tallon suggested eluniuating the existing pole light in back and replacing it with two down lights, one over the door aud one in the alcove. It was detennined that they were going to remove the lights in the back that shine into the neighbors' property, and Mr. Patel advised that the new light poles will be no higher than the building. Mr. Tallon stated that any lights that shine out must be shielded. Mr. Brennan suggested using a sodium light which is softer than metal halide. Mr. Manniug would like the light poles placed in the islands for safety, instead of having them right in the parking lot. Dr. Patel responded that would bring some of them closer to the homes and noted that the shopping center lights are located in the parking lot. He also stated that there has been some vandalism, he has had to replace one window twice, a door was broken, and b.b.'s were shot at the building so he does need some security lighting. Nir. Tallon reviewed the stipulations: the bottom of the light should be no higher than the building; the bulbs should be sodium and reduced to 500 watts; and a photometric plan should be presented at the next meeting. It was decided that another 3