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.? a they are not fully visible. He addressed the issue of clearance of the port cochere with the Fire Department. The requireinent is a 13 foot continuous clearance around the building which is achieved Uy providing'a parallel access around the canopy area. Ambulance or rescue vehicles can fit under the canopy, only ladder truclcs don't fit. The new plans show parking meeting the 10 foot setback and all lighting issues addressed to ensure no variances are required. Mr. Rerlco said the dumpster enclosure is to be masonry to match the building. Mr. Maddux said due to budget issues they prefer a wooden enclosure. Mr. Rerlco asked how many dumpsters were on the site and said the enclosure is to be large enough to accommodate all dumpsters on site. Mr. Rerlco aslced if exterior wall lights would be added and Mr. Maddux said wall paclcs would be mounted above all entrances. Mr. Rerko aslced applicants to malce sure the mechanical equipment is buffered from apartment complex views. Mr. Malone said the selection of plants is a good mix and conducive to surviving in the area. The storm water retention plan required could be a bio retention option as there appears to be enough room along the rear of the property. Mr. Maddux said they are proposing a shallow retention along the north end of the parking lot to be the most affective. Mr. Malone said the bed preparation notes should eliminate the wording "and 97% to 100% shall pass a'/a inch screen opening". The installation notes reference a soil mix of 50% compost and leaf huinus and 50% topsoil, which should be 70% natural site soil and 30% well aged compost. The mulching used should be aged a minimum of 6 months rather than 12 months. Mr. Bohlmaiul said he agreed the dumpster enclosure should be briclc and should hold as many dumpsters as are on the site. He agrees that the canopy height is sufficient for squads as ladder tniclcs would not be used beneath any canopy. Mrs. Meredith aslced if code requires all enclosures to be closed and Mr. Mitchell said enclosures are required to be three sided however the commission's newer projects have been required to be enclosed. The commission briefly reviewed the possible variances from Mr. Mitchell's report and it was found that there would be no variances required as all lighting issues are or will be rectified. Side yard setbaclc for parlcing is now coinpliant. Parking will be short by two spaces, which will be landbanlced. The dumpster enclosure will be masonry and all dumpsters on the site will be within the enclosure. Canopy lighting will be low level indirect lighting less than 5 foot-candles. Mr. Calmer asked if the proposed project documents were available for review by the general public and Mr. Laslco said if anyone wishes to view the documents they can do so by contacting the clerlc who maintains all case files. Mr. Schnupp said currently there is about 137 feet of woods behind his hoine and asked how much of the woods would be removed and Mr. Maddux said the area is not being touched. Mr. Schupp aslced about future plans to purchase property on Root Road to have another access point; Mr. Maddux said he was not aware of any future plans. Mr. Laslco moved, seconded by 1VIr. Rerko, to approve the proposal for CMS10-11: John Knox 1'resbyterian Church of 25200 Lorain Road with the following conditions: l. No variances will be requested. 2. The dumpster enclosure will be masonry and accommodate all site dumpsters. 3. Landscape plans will be modified to reflect Mr. Malone's comments. 4. The canopy illumination will be indirect lighting with less than 5 foot candle readings. 5. There will be two landbanked parking spaces provided on the revised plan. The motion passed 5-0. 2