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Mrs. Hoff-Smith tried to explain that the City works for both residents and applicants alike and it is Planning Commissions job to address issues as they come up and try to find a plan that would work for everyone. The development process is a give and take on everyone's part, developer's nor the resident's ever get exactly what they want, but the commission tries to fmd a solution which works best for everyone. Mr. Yager advised that it was not the role of the Planning Commission members to ovemile City department heads, CiTy Forester or the Architectural Review Board landscaper. He reminded everyone present, that neither the City forester nor the landscaper from the Architectural Review Board wanted 8-foot mounds with 8-foot fences it was the abutting residents who demanded mounds and fences. The overall use of the site in general was significantly reduced to accommodate abutting residents. He believes that the site will house the best looking buildings within the City of North Olmsted. The City as a whole is moving forward to improve the overall appearance of the City and compromise is part of that process. 1VIr. O'Malley advised that Planning Commission makes recommendations and tries to identify adverse impacts and recommends possible solutions. The first approval is not set in stone and the applicant met with the Architectural IZeview Board who has deemed that the proposed buffering is sufficient. Mr. Korui believes that the current plan is better than what was previously approved and the increased landscaping which is proposed would further increase the aesthetics of the site. Additional grasses and ground coverings per the Architectural 1Zeview Board Chairman's requests would be added. M. Yager moved to approve the plans dated April 22, 2005 for Carnegie Management & Development Corporation, of 24642-25174 Brookpark Road, their proposal which consists of modifications to the approved Parcel E development plans with the following recommendations; 1). There is to be a revised landscaping list which includes the mounding plant lists, as well as increased plants for mounds along Linda Drive. 2). The plantings are to be approved and defined by Architectural Review Board Chairman B. Zergott for area east of building B. 3). The fencing and gate are to tie into the proposed fencing of the Linda Drive mound, so that the only access is through the gate. 4). Boulders are to be added to entry front similar to which is along the embanknent. All the conditions and requirements previously imposed are still in full force and affect. S. Hoff-Smith seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; S. HoiFf-Smith, M. Yager, T. gireha, R. Koeth "yes", R. Bohlmann and W. Spalding abstained. Motion Passed V. NEW BiJSINESS ? Smokey Bones Itestaurant, 25785 Brookpark Road: (WRD 4) Proposal consists of constructing a new 6,820 square foot building and site improvements. Department reports: Ms. Wenger reviewed that the proposal consisted of a new free-standing restaurant at an out parcel of Westfield Ma11, for which Planning Commission had previously approved the lot split. The applicants are before Planning Commission for the first time, although they have met with City Staff at pre-submission meetings. Several recommendations were made at the conference, including: • Show/reflect entire 1.5 acre parcel on site plan • Submit photographs of other locations • Submit lighting cut sheets and photometric plans if new site lighting would be proposed • Designate loading/unloading area 6