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Mr. DiFranco added that the proposal meets the storm water requirements. A surface detention <br />pond is proposed for storm water quantity control and pervious pavement is proposed to handle <br />storm water quality per EPA requirements. <br />Mr. O'Malley stated that the lots should not be consolidated until the rezoning is addressed. He <br />suggested that the Commission take a broader look at the effects of the rezoning rather than just <br />at the details of the development plan. <br />Mr. Copley stated that there are many factors that make developing the land burdensome for <br />residential use. There would be a 100 foot wide preserved natural buffer between the proposed <br />development and the residential area, in addition to the 60 foot wide storm water improvement. <br />The trees in the residential zoned portion would remain but the dead fall would be cleaned up. A <br />fast-growing tree species would be installed near the Chiropractic center. Mr. O'Malley <br />suggested that the Commission make any approval conditioned upon documentation of the <br />riparian setback easement and if it is granted to a conservatory, that it be added to the <br />consolidation plat and by separate documentation. <br />Mr. Rerko said it would be beneficial to rezone the property due to the fact that the conservation <br />easement would be created. This would create a permanent buffer between the development and <br />residential areas. Mr. Malone agreed with Mr. Rerko and Ms. Wenger's comments. Mr. <br />Schumann clarified that the open creek shown on page 4 would be re-routed. Mr. Copley stated <br />that the stream would be redirected through a narrow path in the existing woods that would be <br />created. The drainage currently goes from a culvert in Root Road and runs through concrete <br />pipes on the VW property and flows to the west. The proposed plan would create a naturally <br />running stream that will run into a new headwall and drain into the same system. Mr. DiFranco <br />said the applicant will be required to pull a permit to re-route the stream through the wetlands. <br />Mr. Malone stated that in the City Forester's report, which included the size and varieties of the <br />trees, it was indicated that none of the trees that were designated to be removed should be fought <br />to be preserved. Mr. Schumann asked that Ohio-native trees be planted in the wetland area. <br />Bob Lisy, 25600 Lorain Road, said the Commission wants clarification of the trees that will be <br />planted in the current grassy area. Mr. Schumann was not comfortable voting on the approval <br />without knowing the specifics of the plantings and believed the residents would be interested in <br />knowing also. Mr. Rerko was comfortable with moving ahead because the EPA would be <br />involved and there is a general idea of the plantings shown and the landscape professional and <br />forester would be able to look at the plans and approve or deny based on the provided details, <br />Mr. Anderson agreed. Mr. Copley asked for a recommended tree from the board to be planted. <br />Mr. Malone would like to get input from the forester before making a recommendation. Mr. <br />Malone clarified that a privacy fence will be installed between the basin and the easement. <br />Lou Brossard, Ward 1 Councilman, wanted the commission to look at the big picture when <br />making their votes. He pointed out that he has been in contact with the Ganley management to <br />mitigate the issues brought up by the residents. He would not support approval of the proposed <br />plans if a side effect will be similar on Root Road to that created by other Ganley projects in <br />respect to the parking issues on Ranchview and West Ranchview.