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i'l lights are ninety degrees to the ground. Mr. Tallon questioned the elevation of the front of the roof on the side. Mr. Foerster was unsure of that height and questioned what Mr. Tallon was attempting to determine. Mr. Tallon stated the poles should be cut down to 20 feet to keep them all below the face of the building. He noted, on the rear of the build.ing, this is especially important so as to prevent any glare into the windows of the rear properties. Mr. Foerster stated those lights are aimed towards the restaurant and there would not be any glare. Mr. Tallon questioned how the lights are being ai.med towards the building if they are mounted 90 degrees to the ground. Mr. Foerster clarified the illumination will be directed toward the restaurant but the fixture will be mounted 90 degrees to the ground. The height of the poles in question was 22 feet, or a 20 foot pole on top of a 2 foot base, which would make it 24 feet to the top of the fixhue. Mr. Foerster noted there is approximately a five (5') foot change of grade from the front to the back of the building. Mr. Tallon recommended making the new pole 20 foot from the bottom of the base to the top of the fixture. Mr. Foerster agreed to the recommendation to keep it 20 feet overall. Mr. Brennan stated the only problem witli the roof lights is they may be neglected over time as far as maintenance, changing the lamps, etc. Mr. Tallon noted there are nine (9) roof lights. Mr. Foerster confirmed there will be a total of nine roof lights which will include: 2 on the rear of the building, 3 along the front roof line (facia board); 2 on the new dormer; 1 on the east side; and 1 on the west side, Mr. Tallon advised this type of lighting is not in the best interest of the citizens of North Olmsted or the City of North Olmsted because: it is not aestherically appealing; causes nuisance lighting; maintenance becomes an issue; and it becomes a sign by drawing attention to the buildiug. Mr. "Stipanek, General Manager of the North Olmsted store, argued the roof lights will enhance the architectural elements. He stated currently the building is pitch black during the evening hours which is very unattractive. As the General Manager, Mr. Stipanek stated he would be responsible for the maintenance of the roof lights. Mr. Tallon agreed beautiful architecture should be lit up, but this is simply a tin roof which is not gothic architecture. If removing the roof lighting is a consensus of the commission, Mr. Foerster asked that it be restricted from the request. Mr. Brennan noted, for parking lot lighting, The Illuminated Engineering Society recommends .9 foot candles for a pedestrian vehicle area with high activity, and currently Baker's Square has 2.1 foot candles. This proposal will increase the lighting to 3.5 foot candles, and Mr. Brennan questioned the purpose ofthis increase as tliis property does abut a residential area. Mr. Foerster pointed out there is a great distance between this properiy and the residential properties. The purpose of the request is primarily for safety reasons, as there have been nu.merous incidents at other locations. He was working towards a two foot candle level as it satisfies the insurance companies and reduces the risk for the patrons. Mr. Brennan pointed out there are currently two (2') foot candles without the additional poles. Mr. Tallon clarified the comuussion did not have a problem with the increase of lighting towards the building itself but towards the outer extremities near the residents there is some concem as there are light spill overs and nuisance lighting. He further noted this commission wants this business to succeed in this area, be safe for the patrons, and still respect the residents of this community by maintaining the best possible buffering for the residential area while working towards a goaL Mr. Spalding questioned if the hedging will be continued along the southwest corner of the property so that there is an additional buffer for the residents. Mr. Foerster stated that was a compromise to putting the neon on the building. Since there will be no neon, the buffer may not be needed. Mr. Spalding requested that the buffer be continued around the south west