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;? 2) Manor Care Nursing Home, 23225 Lorain Rd. Proposal to construct one story building addition and enlarge parldng lot. Variances will be required. . Ms. Scott, building administrator, explained the proposal includes constructing an addition in order to reduce and eliminate three current bedrooms and create semi private rooms. Mr. Terwilicker, construcrion representative, and Mr. Burk, civil engineer explained the proposaL A grading plan and landscape plan were presented. It was noted the shaded area on the south side of the grading plan represents the proposed addition, and additional parldng has been proposed to the rear of the addition. Mr. Burk advised all the storm sewers would be contained within the newly paved area. Such storm sewers would drain south into the underground retention basin, which will be composed of a series of 48 inch pipes. There will be landscaping along the perimeter of the building and other areas indicated on the plan submitted May 27, 1997. Mr. Burk advised a portion of the existing storm sewers would be removed and replaced. The parldng lot will be composed of asphalt with concrete curbing. Mr. Burk explained there will be a patio off of the north west corner ofthe addition, that will be landscaped for the enjoyment of the residents. Trees and shrubs will be planted within the parldng area, as noted on the landscape plan. The southernmost portion of the lot is naturally wooded and Mr. Burk presented pictures of the existing wooded area. Mr. Brennan wondered if all the trees would have to be removed in the rear to make room for the retention system and questioned where the water would drain after it exits the retention system. Mr. Burk agreed a few trees immediately abutting the retention system would have to be removed, however all the trees immediately abutting the residential neighborhood would remain. He further advised there is a ditch to the south of the wooded area which will be graded and seeded to handle the water so that it does not run off onto abutting properties. Mr. Herbster questioned the depth of the ditch. Mr. Burk explained the ditch would be 6 inches wide at the outlet point, but will be built up to a foot deep. He noted the ditch would be more of a swail with 3 to 1 slopes. Mr. Herbster believed the water will wash the grass out, and what is left will collect debris. Mr. Burk advised the outlet structure would slow down the rate of the storm water, which is also the purpose of the retention system. City Engineer Deichmann believed this drainage system was feasible. In response to Chairman Manning's question, Building Commissioner Conway advised a special permit to add to a-non-conforming building is needed because the existing building is setback 60 feet and 75 feet is required. He noted the planning commission may grant the one access drive, but was unsure ifvariances would be needed for parking. Mr. Conway explained, according to code, 160 parking spaces are required, however the plan shows 113 spaces. He noted there is su.fficient grass area in the back which could handle the parking. Mr. Burk advised there is an area on the grad.ing plan that denotes unpaved overIlow parldng units. Mr. Conway wondered if this has been laid out as he would like to see the dotted lines drawn in so that it can be determined if the parking is feasible. Mr. Brennan reviewed the site lighting plan. Mr. Burk explained there would be no lighting at the property lines. The poles will be 14 foot high with 175 watt fixtures. Mr. Brennan recommended using a sodiu.m fixture because this property abuts a residential neighborhood. Mr. Burk agreed to this suggestion. The members would like the drive access to be referred to the safety.department for review. W. Herbster wondered why the parldng lot.does not extend across the front of the building, to give a complete circular pattern. He believed this would give the safety forces better access to the building without fiuther intrusion on the abutting residents. Mrs. Scott explained the front patio area is an enclosed area for the residents and opening this area up would endanger the residents of Manor Care. Mr. Manning advised this issue will be referred to the safety forces. Mr.