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PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 25, 1982 PAGE 3 be properly screened, seconded by R. Perla, and unanimously approved. (4) Gastown, Inc. (Bill 0'Neil), 26516 Lorain Rd. Proposal to construct self service gas station. Heard by the Architectural Board of Review May 17, 1982. Mr. Rhodes, Engineer from Marathon Oil Co., stated that they were in agreement with the suggested landscaping at the eastern property line and that the pole sign will conform to the Or- dinance (the Ordinance does not prohibit changeable copy signs). The Commission discussed the advisability of the guard rail planned on the east property line (set back 10 to 15' from the sidewalk). A raised curb was also suggested, but was thought not to offer enough protection between the two pro- perties. Mr. Zurawski, City Engineer, stated that a guard rail reduced the effective width of the drive by 2 feet. Mr. Rhodes did not feel the company would have any strong pre- ference either way. R. Perla moved to approve the Gastown, Inc. proposal to construct a gas station with the recommenda- tions of the Architectural Board of Review regarding lands- caping and to recommend ap.proval of the pole sign and facia signs, seconded by J. Burns, and unanimously approved. (5) Arby's Restaurant (George Draeger), 26368 Lorain Rd. Proposal to construct drive-thru window. Heard by the Architectural Board of Review May 17, 1982. No.representative was present. The overlay of the drive and parking areas which had be requested by Planning Commission has not been submitted. The Commission believed that the re- duced-width of the sidewalk which was also obstructed by a gas meter would be dangerous since it runs parallel to the driveway and is an access to the ladies restroom. The Com- . mission considered tabling the issue until the next meeting. Mr. Georgalis,owner of the adjacent Milton's Restaurant, stated that the owner of the Arby's property would not grant him an easement for an exit behind Arby's and o.nto Silverdale. Ave. so he will have to use the Lorain Road.driveway for both exit and entrance to his property. Upon studying the plans the Commission noted that the proposed apron for Arby's driveway extended over the property line. J. Roberts moved to reject the Arby's Drive Thru Window proposal based upon the infringement of the new concrete apron on the adjacent property, and that the developer has not fulfilled the re- quest for information the Commission requested; the Commission also has concerns regarding the short width of the sidewalk, the proximity of the gas meter to the roadway, the access from the women's restroom which necessitates walking off the sidewalk into the roadway to.get around the gas meter, seconded by J. Burns9 and unanimously approved.