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? ? thru sign would be lit up at night. Mr. Strelau explained this sign is an ebonic cabinet sign which typically has illuminated letters. He noted the signage detail will be submitted at a later date. Mr. Koeth questioned the hours of operation. Mr. Strelau estimated 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. There is approximately 8 feet from the ground to the bottom of the windows and the glass is transparent. Mr. Conway advised in order to sell liquor the building must be 500 feet from the school which may cause a problem. Mr. Strelau did not believe liquor would be sold. Mrs. O'Rourke noted the Rite Aid across the street sells alcohol, Mr. Strelau advised the new stores have a completely different product line, which he did not believe included the sale of alcoholic beverages. The members had no further questions and Mr. Manning invited the auclience members to come forward one at a time with any questions or comments. Mr. Tolt, a resident on Quail Run, advised his property is west of the proposaL He wondered what effect this would have on Qua.il Run properties and asked why it is necessary for Rite Aid to move across the street. It was noted that the proposed Rite Aid is on the properiy immediately east of Kacirek's Funeral home. Mr. Tolt wondered if this would front on Lorain and questioned the distance between adjacent properties. He had concerns about traffic coming through all hours of the night and believed the entire neighborhood would be lit up at night. Mr. Manning advised there will be zero tolerance at the lot lines, as this is a requirement. After some discussion it was determined the residents on Quail Run were notified in error, as they do not abut the proposal. A couple people from the audience came forward to view the architectural plans. Mr. Boss, owner of the neighboring office, wondered if the dumpster can be moved so that it does not disturb his office development. Mrs. O'Rourke advised there are three austrian pines along the east side of the dumpster. Mr. Boss did not believe pine trees are the answer as garbage trucks make a lot of noise. Mr. Manning wondered if something can be worked out so that botli properties have their garbage picked up around the same time. Mr. Boss was concerned about losing a tenant because of the noise. Mrs. O'Rourke wondered if this can be moved to the west corner. Mr. Brennan did not believe this was a good idea, because there may some day be an entrance on to Crocker. Mr. Boss believed austrian pines grow too large and he was concerned about security. Mr. Brennan noted it takes approximately 10 minutes to pick up the garbage and he wondered how this would be that much of an inconvenience. Mr. Boss advised this is not an inconvenience for him personally, but he is concerned about losing a tenant. Mr. Strelau was willing to arrange for trash pick up at a time most convenient for Mr. Boss. Mr. Boss believed this can be worked out, but still had a problem with the austrian pines. Mr. Manuiug advised this discussion will be forwarded to architectural review board, and they can address the landscaping and possibly make alternative suggestions. Mr. Herbster suggested moving the dumpster to the west side of the loading zone. Mr. Koeth noted the door then would be facing I{acirek's funeral home. Mr. Boss believed some mounding on the property line would be appropriate but would like something other than austria.n pines. There was no further discussion. T. Brennan motioned to refer Rite Aid, 28974-29016 Lorain Road, a proposal to demolish existing structure and construct a new single story retail building to the architectural review board with the following conditions the awning will have a matte fuush and be non-illu.minated; the wall packs on the exterior of the bu.ilding are to be 150 wattage; the comments about the austrian pines should be forwarded; mounding should be considered along the eastern properry line. Mr. Brennan clarified the following items should be provided at the next plauuing commission meeting: signage specifications; the location and screening of roof top u.nits; and alcohol sales specifications. The clerk advised architectural review board will discuss this proposal on June 18, 1997 and there will be no further notification. The motion was seconded by A. Manning and unanimously approved. 2