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Mr. Malone requested a copy of the City Forester's letter which is referenced on the applicant's plans. The landscaping plans are consistent with the existing landscaping. Mr. Bohlmann said that he was in favor of using the same light fixtures on the new building. Ms. Meredith questioned the landscaping in the courtyard and questioned why the plans showed such a small craft room. Mr. Ziska advised that they would like to increase the patio area by including a section of the landbank parking if allowed. They would also like to provide a small gardening area in the fenced in area for the patients. The center area between the two buildings would remain in a natural state to buffer lights from the building. The 20-foot wide corridors of the building would have craft stations setup for activities. The Alzheimer wing which is on the first floor is locked down at all times and the main nursing station is located in the center of buildings. Mr. Geiger is concerned with the water runoff as he is experiencing flooding in his basement. Although he is on the furthest side of the creek and a distance away from the developing area he is concerned. Mr. Mingus who is located to the east side of Wellington's site voiced that his rear yard now floods. The applicant provided his neighbor to the north a drain to decrease the added runoff and he would lilce a drain provided as well. The applicants cleared trees for the first building some of which were near his property and the forester requested trees be planted to replace those that were removed and since then they have all died leaving empty mounds. Mr. Bohlmann suggested the applicants place a drain in Mr. Mingus back yard that would match what the applicants did for the property abutting their entrance drive. Mr. Keane voiced that the noise levels from I-480 and Brookpark Road had increased in the area considerably since the development and questioned the amount of trees to be removed as he is concerned that the new building would allow the noise levels to increase further. It was discussed that trees would be preserved and the building itself would provide extra sound buffering. Mr. Raig advised that the applicant's detention system is large enough to handle the addition and meets city codes. Mr. Nickel indicated that even with the smaller outlet pipe being added to the system the system exceeds code requirements. There is also a swale along the southern building line. The topography of the area runs south to north onto Wellingtons land were the water will enter the depression/swell around the building and be piped to the detention system. As the site will be lower than the residents to the south the additional development will actually help the south neighbors. Mr. Bohlmann suggested putting a storm drain in the proposed swell of the new building to ensure the water would drain in a timely manner. Ms. Wenger advised that any engineering designs would have to be approved by the Engineering Department and meet EPA requirements. J. Lasko moved to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the applicant's request for a variance for not having full cut off fixtures due to matching the existing residential light fixtures used on the first building. This will continue the residential appearance of the building/facility. The commission's favorable recommendation is contingent upon the applicant requiring no other variances pertaining to lighting and having zero foot candles readings at all property lines. M. Yager seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. J. Lasko moved to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the applicants request for a 4 foot 9 inch variance for side yard setback. The existing foliage along the southern property line is to remain as well as the 6-foot board on board cedar fence to ensure adequate buffering for the abutting neighbors. M. Yager seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 4