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drive-bays themselves. Mr. Casey suggested that the highest decibel ready on the site would be 65 and lowest would be 40 decibels. He would also have Harold's Car Wash Systems attend a meeting to address the commissioners concerns pertaining to the noise study. He suggested sounds from traffic along Lorain Road were 70 decibels and a household dishwasher had decibel readings of 64. Therefore the traffic noise along Lorain Road would drown out the noises from the site. A vacuum also has a hire decibel reading then anything on the site and there will be no vacuums at the site. Mr. O'Malley suggested the commission address matters such as vacuums on the site, hours of operation, the brick wall requested and possible electronic voice mechanisms such as those used at drive through windows. As well as recommendations on any variances required and request conditions be placed on any variances approved. Mr. Casey stated that there would be no vacuums placed on the site at this time. Mr. O'Malley recommended the commission include the condition of no vacuums being allowed on the site into any variances possibly granted by BZA. Ms. Wenger advised that on the issue of hours of operation the applicants do not feel that they fall within the business regulations pertaining to self service regulations prohibiting operations between the hours of 10:00 pm through 6:00 or 8:00 am, as patro.ns do not exit their vehicles at any point. However, that does not mean that she agreed with their interpretation of the regulation. Mr. O'Malley advised that if the commission felt that the hours of operations for the site should be regulated due to noise levels the commission should specifically voice those issues to clearly show the adverse impact. Mr. Casey suggested that if a brick wall is erected additional trees would have to be removed for the base of the wall which would lesson the natural buffer. The commissioner's advised that for each tree removed for the wall the applicants could replace them with new trees. Mrs. Hoff- Smith questioned the need for an electronic message board which is shown in the photos submitted. She further questioned why there was a need for vending machines at the site if there are no parking spaces and patrons don't leave their vehicles. Chairman Koeth stated that the commission would not allow any vending machines on or at the site, as the site is not set up for pedestrian traffic and would create safety hazards. It would encourage patrons to abandon their vehicles while waiting in line and encourage unsafe foot traffic. Mr. Casey suggested the electronic message board for the North Olmsted site would only give instructions for entering the car wash bay. There would only be a drive-up coin machine on this site, but the owner would like the option of vending machines on the site at a later date. Planning Commission recommendations: • 1). Brick wall instead of vinyl fence • 2). No vacuums allowed on site/lot • 3). No vending machines allowed on site/lot • 4). Will not be open 24 hours 7 days a week • 5). Any trees removed to erect wall are to be replaced with new trees • 6). An accurate sign package is to be submitted • 7). Color photos of similar laser washes to be submitted • 8). The bend in the west drive needs to be revised so that the apron is located 10-feet further to the east to provide space for a 25-foot radius on the apron. A 25-foot radius on the apron is required by code. • 9). The complete sound impact report is to be submitted and it should include a study of other similar sites and include tests taken after midnight. A representative for the testing company attend the next meeting 6