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existing planters will be upgraded as well. The waste disposal area will be cleaned and organized and all utilities will be placed underground. Mr. Rerlco asked what was being done with the old Saturn building. Mr. Stoyanov said the building will be used for offices while the new building renovations are being completed. It will then become a service garage. Mr. Rerko asked that the rear of the lot be cleaned and any damaged sections of asphalt be repaired, cut, patched, sealed and restriped. Mr. Malone said he would like to see more variety in the landscaping plan. The majority of the plants scheduled to be used are groundcover plants. He would like to see more shrubs both evergreen and deciduous to add texture and color differences. The center wedge shaped landscape area with cotoneaster at the entranceway feeds into an area between the sidewalk and display pads which should be grass for consistency and easy care. The north area once cleaned could have winter-creeper planted as it is hardy. He asked how many cars were to be on the display pads and Mr. Stoyanov said they are designed for 2 each. Mr. Bohlmann questioned the brick pavers to be used. Mr. Stoyanov said the pavers are being added along each egress point to eliminate the ruts created by delivery trucks. Mr. Bohlmann said the north and east property lines should have continuous concrete curbing to maintain stormwater on the site and asked and about the dumpster enclosure. Mr. Stoyanov said the enclosure will be brick to match building with wood gates. Mr. Parry asked about the temporary buildings noted on the plans. Mr. Stoyanov said they were temporary modular offices which will be removed upon occupancy. Significant discussion toolc place regarding lighting. Mr. Parry felt the lack of lighting in the rear of the lot poses safety concerns, while the frontage is too brightly lit. 1VIr. Frye said that the new cars are displayed in the showroom and display areas. In order to have the lighting needed in front the back lights are compromised to meet lot average. Mr. Parry suggested reworking site lighting for safety. Mr. Frye said he would be willing to put more lights along the back but he can not concede to giving up the lighting in the front. The commission was not comfortable with the irregularity of lighting. Mr. Mitchell requested the light bulb wattage be reduced. The inajority of the members felt that the front spillage was too high and requested lower wattage bulbs and perhaps a few lights along the rear. Mr. Parry pointed out that a variance was granted for site average readings of 6.4 fc so safety could be provided along the back and visibility along the front. Mr. Frye said he did not think the cost to change lamps was warranted. Mr. Bohlmann said there should be continuous curbing along the east property line which Mr. Frye agreed to do. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Peepers, to approve the proposal for CMS11-09: Sunnyside Toyota of 26890/27000 Lorain Road with the following conditions: 1. The northern property line to be cleaned and all debris removed; if applicants own the fence, at is to be removed. 2. A continuous concrete curb is to be installed along the eastern property line. 3. The landscape plan will be revised to include more variety and submittecl administratively for approval 4. Wooden gates will be installed for the dumpster, oil and tire enclosures. 5. Lighting is to be added to rear of the lot for security. The motion was approved 5-0.