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i ? . to architectural review board. R Tallon added to the motion that the proposal is to be referred to architectural review board, however it did not have to retum to planning commission unless major changes are suggested. The motion was seconded by T. Herbster and unauimously approved. Motion carried. The clerk advised architectural review board will meet on April 18, 1997 to discuss this proposaL Mr. Conway asked that material samples be provided at the architectural review board meeting. 2) Manor Care, 23225 Lorain Road (will come if variances are granted) Proposal to eonstruct one story building addition and enlarge parking lot. Tabled by planning commission May 27, 1997. To be heard by board of zoning appeals June 5, 1997. Proposal has not yet been reviewed by the architectural review board. Mr. Howard and Mr. Burk, engineer, and Mr. Terwilliger, representing Manor Care, presented plans. Chairman Tallon noted that a letter stated that trees are being torn down, and he was concemed that construction had started. Mr. Terwilliger responded that they had cleared out brush and dead trees, and he was not aware that any living trees had been removed. They had met with the neighbors a month or so ago about this project, and the condition of their rear yard had been one of the complaints. Chairman Tallon advised that if they had to remove any trees they should contact the city forester. Mr. Howard stated that the parking will conform to code and there will be one space for every two beds. Since their property is higher than the adjacent properties, they have located the low spots and are going to install yard inlets with French drains that will tie this into their storm sewer system. They will be replacing the asphalt curb with a concrete curb. The property will be swailed on the east and west side and drained onto the Manor Care site. They have met with the Fire Chief and his assistant regarding another access drive. After reviewing the plans, the Fire Department is not requesting an additional access drive off Lorain Road; however they did request that some emergency parking be installed next to the first entrance for ambulances so fire trucks can get through. They also required two additional hydrants, one on the northeast comer and one on the southeast corner which will be included 'm the plans. The lighting plan shows 150 watt sodium bulbs on 14 foot high poles, originally there were 175 watt bulbs. A 6 foot high board on board fence will run to the south east corner and will be installeci adjacent to the residents to shield them from the headlights, but no mound is planned. Mr. Koeth asked how the neighbors felt about them installing drains on their property. A neighbor, speaking from the audience, stated that the developers have acted 'm good faith and the swail that is being proposed will be on their properry, and he is not sure what the easement will consist o? so he cannot say one way or the other, and neither can he speak for his neighbors. He also stated that they have had a problem for 23 years, and he is happy that they are attempting to eliminate it. Mr. Howard believed that they could find some mutually agreeable language for an easement to ma.ke it acceptable. They will be going about 10 feet into the back yards to install the 8 inch line, the yard inlet and the French drain. City Engineer Deichmann had not seen the most recent drawing, but he cautioned that, depending on the : size of the retention system and the elevation of the yard d.rains, if the retention system fills up there could be ponding on the adjacent system There would be two options, one that the yard drain lines by-pass the retention system or the retention system be made larger so there is no ponding on adjacent property for the designed storm. Mr. Bartko, the neighbor who spoke earlier, stated that he already had a board on board fence. Mr. Terwilliger stated that the new fence was agreed on after they, had a discussion with the neighbors after the last meeting. This fence will follow the same elevation as the existing chain link fence. In reference to the lighting, Chairman Tallon noted that some of the photometrics are as high as 10, but none are shown behind the light. The commission wants it at zero at the lot line. Mr. Howard stated that the lights are directional, box type fixtures and will only face the building. W. Tallon again cautioned it must be zero 3