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1. A variance for light trespassing, code does not permit, applicant shows light trespassing, section (1161.12 (C). 2. A variance for not having a full cut off fixture, code requires full cut off applicant shows 60% cut off, section 1161.12 (d). Mr. Paul Ponstingle with DNS Technologies and Mr. Joe Cieply with V X Services Project Manager for Fifth Third each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Ponstingle said the bank would lilce to replace all the lot lighting as current bases and poles are dilapidating fast. They have tried to match the photo readings currently on the site but can not meet city codes. They have chosen baclclight-shields to keep the impingement of light closest to the light pole itsel£ They could install lower fixtLires however safety is an issue as the site is a banlc. Along the Brookparlc Road sidewallc there are no street lights, is fairly darlc and shielded by landscaping which creates safety concerns. Mr. Cieply said a light pole had fallen and they were luclcy no-one was harmed. They are trying to get the sight lighting changed as soon as possiUle before any further incidents talce place. Mrs. Diver questioned the age of the light poles. Mr. Ponstingle said they were in place when the banlc purchased the building. Mrs. Sergi questioned if light variances were granted when the ATM was added to the baclc of the building and asked for clarification of full cut-off shields and baclclight-shields. It was noted that a variance for the canopy light was granted at that time the ATM was approved. Mr. Conway said the type of shields reflect the recession of the fixture inside. A full cut-off will not allow baclc bleeding of light and backlight-shields push light forward. He is not concerned with light bleeding onto the sidewalks and street his concern is lighting bleeding onto abutting property owner's lots. The applicants could design the site to meet city code however they would have to install quite a few more lights which is unrealistic. The applicants are trying to replace existing fixtures and trying to come as close as possible to meet code. His best light meder can not read below .25 foot-candles and considers anything less negligible. All lighting has to shine downward and the applicant wants to use baclclight-shields to ensure baclc glow doesn't take place. Board members had no objections as long as there were no residential sites affected by the lights. As the site is a banlc, lighting is warranted for customer safety. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant Fifth Third Bank of 26187 Lorain Road the following variances; 1). A variance for light trespassing, code does not permit, applicant shows light trespassing, section (1161.12 (C). 2). A variance for not having a full cut-off fixture, code requires full cut-off applicant shows 60% cut off, section 1161.12 (d), conditioned upon the backlight-shields used shown in the cut sheet, which was unanimously approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS Building Department Report June 2008 ADJOURNMENT Tlle meeting was aded at 9:15 pm . ? - W&en Diver, Cha - 7&nna ?Roote, Clerlc of Commissions Appro ed: 5