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regarding storm water quality need to be addressed since the disturbed area is between one and five acres. A curb is required around the perimeter of the parking area and drive. The City of North Olmsted Codified Ordinance 911.07(i) requires a grinder pump since the basement elevation is less than 5-feet above the top of the sanitary sewer main. Mr. O'Malley reported that the facility is considered a group home and is protected by Fair Housing laws. The existing facility has been a long standing business in the city and he encouraged the commission to worlc with the applicants. Mr. Billington, the applicant's attorney, Mr. Stenzel, the architect, and Mr. Thomas, the Executive Director of Welcome House were present to review the proposal. Mr. Billington indicated that the new home would house 10 individuals and the existing homes have 6 individuals in one asld 8 living in the other. They would like to create a campus type facility which has a single family feeling and setting. The individuals living within the homes are mentally retarded and or physically handicapped. The new home will be a single-story home, the front of the home will include a reddish, briclc wainscotting and vinyl siding. The roof shingles will be dimensional, windows will be a dark gray, and the trim will be a lighter color. The reason they would prefer not using concrete curbing is to allow better maneuverability around the homes for the mobility impaired tenants. Proposed site lighting is residential to continue the residential use. However there will be commercial lights used along the west drive to provide visibility along the entrance. There will be zero foot-candle readings at the lot lines and they have landbanked 10 of the required 22 parlcing spaces. As the tenant's disabilities prevent them from driving they only require a maximum of 12 parlcing spaces at the site for employees. Addressing storm water, there is no stream, ditch, or storm sewers in the area for the facility to tie into, therefore they will request a variance from Council to be allowed to let the proposed detention basins outflow which is predevelopment, dispersing over land method continue. Mr. O'Malley advised that the commission was not required nor prohibited from making recommendations to Council concerning stormwater systems meeting city codes. Ms. Wenger advised that new legislation which passed toolc stormwater review and approval out from the jurisdiction of Planning & Design therefore it is up to the Engineering Department to determine the appropriateness of all systems and only if a variance is required would Council address the issue. The irrigation system for the new home would require irrigating not only the beds but the entire rear lawn as well. There is no irrigation system at the existing homes therefore they would like to seelc an irrigation variance. Mr. Laslco commended the applicant for presenting such detailed plans to the commission. Mr. Yager said the aesthetics of the new home are very nice and stronger than the existing homes. The materials will be very warm and inviting and he hopes that eventually some of the materials will worlc their way onto the existing homes. He questioned the use of a 6-foot board on board fence and aslced if the dumpster area could be relocated as it is directly in line with the entrance drive and is one of the first things seen. He suggested using residential garbage cans in lieu of a dumpster enclosure. He liked the residential feel of the site even though it is located on a commercially zoned lot. The light poles along the west side entrance drive should be lowered to more of a residential type light to match the rear lights. Mr. Malone felt that overall the landscape plan had a nice use of variety, texture and colors. If the dumpster enclosure could not be relocated he would like to see landscaping used to buffer the enclosure more. The front landscape bed should be widened to more of a kidney shape with a 5