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?K 3) Douglas T. Fisher, NCARB (Donatos Pizza) 26170 Lorain Road: Proposal to construct Donatos Pizza parlor, located on the north east corner of Lorain and Cauterbury. Mr. Tyson, representing Donato's Pizza, presented the proposal and introduced Mr. Fisher, architect. He advised there is currently a store in Lakewood which was converted from a B.P. Station. Mr. Tyson explained at the North Olmsted site they have decided to demolish the old Citco Petroleum Gas Station and construct a Donato's Pizza building. He noted there are over 130 Douato's restaurants that operate in the eastem region including: Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee and soon in Atlanta. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if this has been approved by the E.P.A. for development. Mr. Tyson explained all the equipment has been removed from the site and it is currently undergoing remediation. It yvas noted there are existing soil test tubes which are monitoring the ground water. Mr. Tyson stated there is only one contamination that is above detection which he identified as Benzene, but it is not far above what is considered non-detectable levels. Mr. Brennan questioned if the restauraut would include a drive-thru. Mr. Tyson identified an express pick-up, a drive thru with no menu board, as customers would be required to call ahead to place an order. He estimated business to include: 50% delivery, 30% pick-up and 20% dine-in. Mr. Brevnan questioned the use of the proposed party room and was advised this would be a reserved area for birthday parties or business meetings but can also be used as an overflow area for the dining room. Mr. Brennan had concems about the number of parking spaces. Building Commissioner Conway explained they have 52 seats iu the building and they are providing 26 parking spaces which complies. with the cities codes. Mr. Spalding questioned if this facility would match the one in Lakewood. Mr. Tyson stated the only difference will be there is no party room or express pick-up area on the facility in Lakewood. He coufirmed there will be no exterior microphone at the pick-up window. Mr. Tallon noted, per the building commissioners memorandum, variances will be required for the following: 1) Front setback is at 69 feet, 75 feet is required; 2) side setback on corner lot is 67 feet, 75 feet is required; 3) Driveways are not at 90 degrees; and 4) there are five wall signs aud only one is permitted (Incomplete dimensions but square footage is also over; No details on ground sign). Mr. Couway advised the lot noted on the site plan as "existing non-developed residential lot" is actually for the most part zoned commercial. He noted there is a small triangle in the back that is zoned residential, but any part of that lot that abuts this proposed development is zoned commercial. The members had no problem with the setback variances iequested but could not understand why the driveway and signs could not conform to code requirements. Mr. Brennan noted the lighting shows a vertical lamp with a drop glass which the commission would recommend they flatten out. He questioned the wattage for the parking lot lighting. Mr. Fisher advised a metal halide light between 400 and 1000 watt is typically used. In this size lot, Mr. Tallon stated an 1000 watt fixture will not work as the commission requires zero foot candles at the property line. Mr. Fisher agreed to provide photometrics at the next meeting. Mr. Tallon added the lights on the north side of the property should be shielded so that the residents do not see the light bulb and the pole lights should be no higher than the top of the building so that the building will shield the light from the front to the back. Mr. Fisher agreed to comply with these requests. Mr. Spalding wondered if some type of buffer could be constructed along the property lines abutting the residential properties which would be high enough to shield car head lights. Mr. Fisher agreed to construct a fence or plan evergreens. It was noted there are exits on both Canterbury and Lorain Roads. Mrs. O'Rourke suggested making the Lorain Road access right turn only. Mr. Tyson preferred to have right turn only on Lorain Road. Mr. Tallon opened up discussion for audience participation. Mr. Nowak, a resident to the rear, would li.ke to see the 6