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at the lot line, and if necessary, they have to either shield the lights or reduce the wattage to meet this requirement. It was noted that the poles are 14 feet and the building is 14 feet high. Mr. Tallon stated that the 14 feet should be from ground level, so the fixtures are not above the building. In the Safety • Department report there was a reference to having a drive on Mildred Avenue, however Buildmg Commissioner Conway advised that the fire marshal was concerned because they were parking vehicles, especially ambulances, in the drive and fire trucks could not get through, but that was resolved by adding the parking on the side for emergency vehicles. The members discussed the proposal among themselves. They questioned the drainage and who would be responsible if the drains were blocked. Mr. Conway responded that Engineering could look at this and report at the next meeting. In response to a question that was not audible, Mr. Deichmaun explained that normally the property owner would maintain the grass, but it would be between Manor Care and the property owners regarding maintenance on the underground piping. He fiuther explained that if the parking lot is graded toward the property line and a curb is around, it will direct the flow to the catch basins in the parking lot an.d minimi?e the ruuoff on the site to the adjoining property. By locating yard drains on adjoining property they are picking up the low spots, and the curb would minimi?e the water run off. Mr. Bartko commented that they have had a water problem for the last 23 years. This building was built in 1974, and in 1984 an ordinance was finally passed that gave people the right not to have water draining on their property by raised property. He studied the plans, and noted that in some places the Manor Care property is two foot, two and three eight's inches higher than the property line, and the water must go somewhere. He requested that the people who are responsible for seeing that this is done right, make sure that the grades are done properly so that the adjacent properties are not effected. He wants them to study this, since he saw a lot of zero grading in the plans. He presented pictures of the area. Mr. Baker, another resident, explained that the nursing home abuts all of his 144 feet of property. He believed that when they put the nursing home there they should have allowed room for expansion, and noted that all traffic comes in on the east side of • the property, next to him, and trucks must back in or back out. The developer pointed out the driveway location, and Mr. Baker was concerned about the traffic that will come around and drop offmerchandise or empty dumpsters and the noise that will be generated. He advised there is property for sale west of Manor Care on Lorain Road and believed this property would be a prime location for the driveway as it would cut down on the traffic adjacent to the residential properties considerably. There would be apartments next to this, but Mr. Baker believed they already get noise. Mr. Baker noted trucks will be visible from his home as it is higher. He was concemed about the value of his property and asked that some of the confusion be eliminated in his back yard. Mr. Baker noted that some of the trees that were taken out were not dead. Mr. Howard responded that there is no turn around now and by creating one, they will elimiuate trucks backing in and out which would eliminate some noise. If trucks are delivering too early, something can be worked out. Mr. Baker advised his grade is higher than Manor Care so he would not get a whole lot of water run of? but the proposed board on board fence was not. high enough to shield off the Manor Care property. It was clarified for Mr. Koeth, that there is about 10 feet between the curb and the property line, and the fence is about three feet off the property line, but that varies somewhat. It was further clarified that the lots on either side of Mr. Bartko were also getting flooded. Mr. Howard stated that when they remove the asphalt to put in a concrete cu.rb to the west they will be reducing a 22 foot parking space to 20 feet and will landscape that area. It was clarified that the fence which is shown as curved will be straightened out and jogged away from the sanitary sewer. Chairman Tallon suggested that the fence on the east property line be put on a three foot mound. Mr. Howard explained how the drainage will work, but stated that they could put a mound in if necessary; he noted that the V shaped swail would take care of the water. The members agreed that this should be up to the Engineering Department. He clarified that the huning radius had been changed to meet the Fire ` Department's requirements. Mr. Conway advised that the board of zoning appeals had approved the `- special permit, but this proposal would need a conditional use permit from the commission for the