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to the dealerships. 3). The current automotive building has been a buffer for sounds and lights coming off of Lorain Road and he is concerned that removing the building would have an adverse impact on the neighborhood. He suggested that the residents would like to see mound and fencing around the Chevy dealership and the current parcel to buffer the residents. R. Koeth moved to table C& C Realty (Halleen Chevrolet) of 27932 Lorain Road with the following conditions; 1). The applicants are to submit accurate photometric, landscaping and site plans with dimensions shown and detailed callouts. 2). A report from the Fire, Police, Engineering and Law departments are to be submitted. 3). The traffic/feasibility report for the curb-cut on Dewey Road is to reflect an outcome with and without the 87 parking spaces which were denied a use variance. W. Spalding seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Proposal Tabled. Chairman Koeth advised that he would change the agenda to address Saturn next. V. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Saturn of North Olmsted; 27000 Lorain Road: (WRD 1) Proposal consists of relocating an existing light pole. Note: Variances are required. Ms. Wenger indicated that the proposal involved the relocation of one existing light pole. As the proposal requires lighting variances, it has been submitted to the Planning Commission for approval rather than through the minor change process. The pole will be shifted 18 feet to the west to provide for better site circulation. She recommended Planning Commission forward the applicant to the Board of Zoning Appeals with their recommendations. Mr. Rymarczyk reviewed that the applicant requires two variances including an 86.2-foot-candle variance for parking lot lighting (code allows 5.0 foot-candle and applicant shows 91.2 foot- candle) and a .9.8 -foot-candle variance for light trespassing on another property which is commercial but code does not allow. Mr. O'Malley advised the applicant to not assume their variances would be granted and suggested they should look at ways to reduce their variances as much as possible or another why to address their circulation issue which could comply with code. Mr. Stoyanov with Pruitt Construction indicated that the request was to address an existing light pole that is located in the middle of the driveway and creating a safety hazard. The intent is to move the pole the minimum distance possible to alleviate the hazard. The increase in lighting levels would not be significant and the light pole itself is a pre-existing pole. They are requesting Planning Commission give them a favorable recommendation and send them to BZA. Mr. Yager believed that the pole being moved did not create the variance that it was other existing poles which readings were not within code. Mr. Stoyanov advised that the site's existing light readings did not meet today's code requirements and due to the proposed pole being moved it requires the site meet current lighting codes. Mrs. Hoff-Smith questioned why the lighting issue was not addressed when Saturn was before the board earlier in the year. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that the board addressed the west side of the site only. Mr. Yager questioned if placing shields on the existing pole that has 4lights could lower the variances being required. Although the lot affected from the spillover is Toys R Us which is also a commercial site the applicants should try to minimize the variances. He noted that the plans showed that the lights did not impact the residential neighbors to the rear. Mr. Koeth asked the applicant to put shields 4