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. . footprint of building C. She informed the Commission that the applicant was also proposing to relocate the transformer. Mr. Taft with Carnegie Management explained that the Illuminating Company advised that there is no power source to access along the rear therefore the transformer was moved to the south west area to draw power from along Brookpark Road and landscaping will be used to buffer the transformer. All of Mr. Malone's landscaping recommendations were followed. Mr. Malone recommended continuing the Norway Spruce trees along the north east area along the boulder wall curb. The south eastern most boundary showing 4 Swiss Pines added reduce to a total of 3 pines. The south east side boulders are to be installed. The bayberries that are being removed could be relocated to the other side of the property replacing the Shasta viburnum. Any plants that die in the transplant are to be replaced. They will require additional landscape screening around the transformer. Councilman Orlowski presented a number of photos of the northern area of the site behind the mound. Residents concerns are standing/accumulating water, debris in the buffer area, and poison ivy and dead trees in the area. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding what would constitute a natural state. Ms. Wenger advised the Commission that drainage was not within their jurisdiction, but subject to Engineering review and approvals. Any changes to the natural buffer could be made as part of a plan amendment. Mr. O'Malley agreed with Ms. Wenger that the engineering matters should be addressed by the engineering department and the matter of the area being maintained was a building department matter. Mr. Taft advised that in July 06 the engineer was present and there was no debris in the area. They would be willing to install a swale and clean up an area however he was concerned that debris was in part due to people dumping things on the property and asked if they were required to continuously clean out debris they are not creating. The commission advised the applicant they are required to maintain their property. The applicant indicated willingness to remove debris, dead materials and poison ivy to the greatest extent possible without damaging existing trees. M. Mahoney moved to approve the landscape amendments as submitted with the following recommendations: 1. At the landscape area north of the entry drive, the three Swiss Stone pines are to be changed to either two Swiss Stone pines or two Norway spruces. 2. At the landscape area at the southeast corner of the development, the four Swiss Stone pines are to be changed to three Swiss Stone pines. 3. The bayberries which will be removed along the west side of Target may be relocated and used in lieu of the viburnum on the west side of the property, so long as the dead bushes are replaced. 4. The relocation of the transformer is acceptable as landscape screening is provided around it. 5. The applicant will clean out the debris and poison ivy along the property abutting Mitchell Drive residences where possible. M. Meredith seconded the motion. Roll call: M. Mahoney, M. Meredith, M. Malone, J. Cotner - yes; R. Bohlmann - abstain. Motion approved. V. NEW BUSINESS: 3