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brealc up the stark appearance. He suggested that a tree survey be conducted to identify trees to be preserved. The dumpster enclosure should be screened. The main entrance would benefit from a combination of low growing evergreens, junipers or taxus with a mixture of flowering perennials. The thin landscape strip along the west driveway could have globe-yew or other lolN growing evergreens. The sign and remaining foundation area should be uniform with th.e mixture of evergreens and flowering shrubs and perennials. He recommended mounded landscape beds in the south east area as well as south west. The commission requested the si1:e be irrigated in accordance to city codes. Ms. Wenger requested Mr. Malone join the administrative team to oversee the landscaping plans developed. Mr. Rymarczyk reviewed that all lights on the building would need to be full cut-off down lights, and the placement, size of light poles and flag pole are regulated by zoning codes. He advise;d that the generator along the east side would need to be looked at as noise levels are restrictive near residential areas. The utility pad shown in the front east corner of the building would nee-d to be screened as well. The following residents were present to address the fire station: Ms. Clark, Mr. & Mrs. Joyce, Mr. & Mrs. Pohlchuck, Mr. Kinzel, Mrs. Eian and Mr. Rezzano. Residents had the following concerns: 1. Mechanical equipment along the east side of the site will increase noise levels. 2. Headlights from emergency vehicles and visiting vehicles will shine into their homes. 3. Standing water in the detention basin will increase and cause more mosquito's and flooding. 4. The detention system should be moved further west closer to the Metroparks. 5. Buffering should include mounding, trees and fencing be placed along the east side property line to reduce light and sound. 6. The rear area of the property should continue to be maintained. 7. As many as possible of the existing trees should be saved. 8. Buffer trees should be a minimum of 8 feet tall. 9. The dumpster enclosure should be moved to the west to reduce the amount of noise, smells/fumes and activity near the neighbors. 10. Their existing level of privacy afforded by the existing trees on the property would dramatically be reduced by the construction of the fire station. J. Lasko moved to approve the North Olmsted Fire Station #2, PPN 233-13-005 with recommendations to incorporate the architectural recommendations of the Commission, address buffering on the east side of the property, and involve the City Forester ajid Commission landscape expert in the landscape and buffering design. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. V. COMMUNICATIONS: Ordinance No. 2006-007 An ordinance amending section 1126.03 of the zoning code in order to add storm and sanitary sewer certification requirements to the development plan submittal requirements for commercial developers. Ms. Wenger reviewed that City Council tabled the ordinance in committee therefore she did riot believe that the commission needed to act on the ordinance. However, Mr. O'Malley requested the commission malce a formal motion on the ordinance. J. Lasko moved to recommend that Ordinance 2006-007 not be recommended to City Council. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion which was unanianously approved. Ordinarice 2006-007 is not recommended. 5