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_ Mr. Malone said both the fence and landscaping are needed to buffer the residence to the south. ; The rear of the property needs to be graded so water flows to the drains, which should be inspected to ensure they are working properly. The front setback variance continues the setback of the neighboring strip center. Mr. Bohlmann said he would only support concrete curbing and asked if the site had sufficient water retention. Mr. DiFranco said a detention system is not indicated on the plan and less than an acre of land is being disturbed. Mr. Bohlmann referenced a letter from the applicant stating the asphalt would be refurbished, existing catch basins rehabbed and additional drainage added to minimize water run-of£ Mr. Jazwa said the current catch basins will be worked on so they are in better shape. The southern area will be graded towards the catch basins and additional plantings added to minimize runof£ Mr. Bohlmann asked if there would be parking lot lighting which is required by code and noted the sidewalks needed replacing. Mr. Jazwa said the existing asphalt will be repaired and sealed to meet code and sidewalks would be fixed. Mr. Bohlmann asked why irrigation was not shown and Mr. Jazwa said there are no utilities to the site it would have to be investigated as would parking lot lighting. Mr. Bohlmann said the southern fence should be 6 feet high and tapered down to 4 foot at the southwest property line. Mr. Jazwa said they would like to install a 5 foot fence along the south property line. Mr. Malone asked what type of maintenance plan was in place for the site if not irrigated and Mr. Jazwa said they hire landscape labor for their sites which are not irrigated but have no contracts. Mr. Malone said he would be satisfied with a landscaping contract in place to maintain the site. Mr. Mahoney aslc the applicant if they were agreeing to consolidate all lots, install concrete curbing, fix sidewalks, improve the condition of existing drains, bring existing asphalt into eompliance and contract their landscaping needs and Mr. Jazwa said yes. Thomas Molnar, the southern neighbor, said he is concerned because the applicant's site is used by kids playing, as a vehicular turnaround and parking lot for semi trucks overnight. The southern slope of the parcel is so severe that it floods his yard and home. He would like to see the elevation of the parcel brought in line with his property. Regarding lights on the site he would prefer the lighting be minimal or not installed. He asked what the site would be used for and Mr. Jazwa said it will be for overflow parking only. Mr. Malone said if a bio retention cell could be installed it would improve runoff however turf grass alone is not enough. Mr. O'Malley suggested the proposal be tabled to allow the applicant time to address concerns. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, to table CMS12-03 Elmwood Property of 25675 Lorain Road until the June 13, 2012 meeting, which passed 4-0. ADJOURNMENT With o further business, Ms. Meredith, Mr. Parry, Ms. Nader's absences were excused and mee n adjourne at :55 p.m. Greg Malo e, Vice Chair ?onna Rote, erk of Commissions -27?? ? Z. Approved 2