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follow up further, and questioned if it was not the responsibility of the Police Department to forward it on. She clarified that this was one resident making multiple complaints. She questioned the if it were legitimate to use the parking spaces in the back to meet the requirements of the parking requirements of the center. Mr. Barrow verified that this would be employee parking only. Mr. Conway stated that the parking requirements also considered employee parking. Mr. Barlow clarified that these drawings are basically the same as what they were shown Saturday, but did reflect some of the comments made by the members at the meeting. In response to her other questions: Mr. Barrow stated that there were no changes in the measurements of the buildings, the only new measurements refeired to were from their buildings to the condominium buildings. Mr. Tallon advised that the lighting would be placed closer to the properiy line with the light facing in, so the light would not come back to the homeowners. The developers advised that there will be a combination of lights mounted on the buildings and cut off so that it the light will not cut across the parking lot; and lights on the poles will directed toward the buildiugs so that the lights will not be directed to the back yards. Mr. Tallon advised that no photometric plan had been submitted as yet. Mrs. Doubler stated that, when Plaza South was built, the residents were told that it would not devalue the property, however, a resident had been notified that the properiy was devalued at a lower rate. She is concerned about that these build.ings, coming closer to the condominium property will further devalue the property. In conclusion, she reiterated that the board, as a unit, has not had enough time to discuss this thoroughly, and neither has there been time to discuss this with the residents. Mrs. May, a resident of Fleharty Road, stated that they have a problem with a shopping center behind them She was concerned that no one knew what kind of store was going in, but if it is a Home Depot, their hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and they get their deliveries at night with construction crews picking up materials at all times. She questioned how the board could make a decision without knowing what was going in there since all businesses are different. Ms. Philips, treasurer of Country Club Condominiums, reiterated that the association would appreciate time to consider this and discuss it with their members. She pointed out that these are not renters, they are owners, and the complex consists of 25 acres, it is at least valued at two million dollars, and has a $600,000 yearly budget. The association has continually imiproved the properiy to make a good presence in North Olmsted. There are concerns about security, noise control, and privacy. When Plaza South was being planned, the developers gave them the opportunity to present the proposal to the owners, who according to the by-laws, had to vote on it. Now the association is requesting an opportunity to review this and express their concerns to the commission. In response to Councihnan McKay's questions, W. Conway advised that the half mile radius was measured where the centerline of I-480 and Great Northem Boulevard intersect and 60% of the lot, not the building, has to be in this radius. As it exists today Plaza North is basically one lot, and a small portion is within the radius. Mr. McKay pointed out that the commission is dealing with the values of these properties, and he did not tlunk a four foot mound and trees would be a sufficient noise barrier nor would it stop debris from blowing onto their property. He believed that this noise barrier should be enhanced. Mr. Tallon and Mr. Conway discussed the various meeting dates of the boards to which this proposal must be forwarded. Mr. Conway advised that he would hold a spot for them on the board of zoning appeals agenda until they get their paper work in. Mr. Reed, a resident of Country Club Condominiums, asked for a clarification of the photometric plans. Mr. Tallon stated that the plan would should the foot candles of the light at various increments throughout the property; the objective being zero foot candles at the property line. He verified for Mr. Reed that this was a,paper measurement. Mr. Reed questioned if this superstore would change to a 24 hour operation a certain times, similar to Wal-Mart. Mr. Barlow did not know. Mr. Reed questioned the distance from the garages to the screen walls or truck load.ing docks. Mr. Tallon stated the closest point was 170 feet from the closest structure to a condo building. Regarding sound buffering, Mr. Reed questioned if there were any studies showing decibel levels of generated by various delivery trucks versus the type of retaining walls, or structures as far as sound dampening or inverse square drop off of sound with relation to where the homes are, what is considered 5