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PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 PAGE 3 be housed in the back end of the Christ The King Community and never did he say that there would not be group homes in the first phase of the de- velopment and that there is a trend in the country against having group homes. Mr. Grace denied this and stated this is not a trend in North Olmsted, and also stated for the record that they (the residents of Barton Road) are willing to go half way and that they were merely asking that these homes be placed awa_y from their homes. J. Burns moved to continue this item until the next meeting to enable the Building Department to locate the original concept plans that were approved by this Commission and also to enable the Safety Department to review the plans for any comments that they might have and that the Regiomal Planning Commission report that was presented at that time be made available to the Commis- sion, seconded by B. Gorris, and unanimously approved. 3) Self Service Maxi Wash, 25522 Lorain Rd. Proposal to construct additional driveway off Root Road. (Original proposal heard by Planning Commission September 10, 1985). Ms. S. Lather, General Manager of Self Service Maxi Wash, explained that the single driveway at their location is not safe since incoming and out going traffic use the one drive and it is necessary to make a sharp turn to get into the car wash. She stated customers frequently drive down Root Road looking for an entrance. They are requesting an entrance-only drive on Root Road and reminded the Commission that the original Safety Department report had recommended a drive on Root Road. Mr. Bierman pointed out that the original agreement was to eliminate the drive on Root Road and that they were aware of the problem when they accepted the stipulation. It was suggested that the existing curb cut be enlarged, however, City Engineer Schaller stated the curb cut and driveway are maximum size now and cannot be enlarged. Mr. Wixted questioned when the 6' high wood fence would be installed and why the dumpster was not at the approved location. He was advised by Ms. Lather that the fence would be installed this week and that the collection company could not pick up the dumpster at the approved location. It was suggested that if the dumpster remain in this location, that it be screened. Mr. Wixted questioned why cars could not circle the building and enter the bays from the rear and was advised that cars could not get into the first 2 bays. Councilman R. Tallon stated that there is a definite traffic problem at this location and that there has been no relief from this situation. Neighbors had many objections: there are problems getting out of Root Road now, and with cars turning left to get into the car wash it would make it impossible; Root Road is used as a cut through now; they have requested a traffic light and have not been able to get one; developers were told that they would have traffic problems at this location; this business has caused more problems; objected to dumpster where it is now and since it is on wheels thev believe it should be placed where originall_y approved and moved out to be emptied; impossible to get out of Root Road during holida_y season; have had to call police because of traffic back up from Sohio Car Wash; pedestrians cannot cross Lorain Road at this point. Mr. Burns advised that he had a letter from A. & F. Collin which made essentially the same points. Mr. Morgan stated that Planning Commission had no choice but to approve this proposal when it was submitted originally, however, the developer was made aware of the traffic problems that could be