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\ ' • - : ...- L their building. Mr. Tallon stated this proposal is not for Olive Garden but for Bakers' Square. Mr. Forester questioned if there was an ord.inance prohibiting roof lighting. Mr. Tallon stated although there was not an ordinance specifically prohibiting roof lighting this commission has the right to make a recommendation to city council on the proposal presented before them. He elaborated the coimnission does not want a fixture that shines out from the building but would prefer a fixture that shines down. Mr. Forester agreed to shield the light down. Mr. Brennan noted the "J-2" fixture is basically a shielded fixture and he suggested carry'mg that same fixture arou.nd to complete the concept. Mr. Forester advised the different types of fixtures were used to create a variety and enhance architectural features. He elaborated the "J-2" fixture is a decorative fixtu.re, however, the 'U' fixtu.re is a utility fixture. Mr. Forester concluded he would like to keep the two different types of fixtures and would shield the `U' fixture down as recommended. Mr. Forester did not have any colored renderings or material samples to present but believed the photographs were a good representation of the proposaL He confinned the existing brick will be painted using "Elastameric paint" which is designed specifically for masonry. It was noted the existing brick is not painted. Mr. Forester confirmed when `Bakers Square" is remodeled it is typically painted and there is a three to five year paint cycle. The square footage of the restaurant will remain the same. Although-the existing parking will remain the same there will be some remodeling on the inside of the bu.ilding. The number of seats inside the restaurant are to remain the same as the existing building. There are no plans to expand the existing landscaping. Chairman Tallon opened up d.iscussion for audience participarion and the following people had concems about the proposal: Mr. Cannpbell; Mr. Demeter; and Mr. Buckendahl. These concerns included: if the parking lot will be expanded; if entertainment is permitted in the evening hours as this can get awful loud; if the property owner would begin routine property ma.intenance as the grass is awful long along the southern border of this property; and the invasion of the business district on a residential area. As noted previously in the meeting there were no plans to expand the parking lot. Mr. Siuvns, regional manager, stated he found out about the Thursday night entertainment recently and was unsure what local ordinances pertain to this activity. He advised there is an Antique car show on Thursday evenings, and he understood the concerns of the ,. abutting neighbors and will address those problems. Mr. Tallon questioned:if antique car shows were part of the store policy. Mr. Simms coufirmed this is not a store policy but merely a decision that was made by local management at Bakers Square. Mr. Buckendahl noted it is not only an antique car show, but there is a lot of ra$ling on Thursday evenings. Councilman McKay advised the residents to call the police department if there is a noise problem. He further stated, that council has taken a position in the past prohibiting neon lighting where a property abuts a residential area. Although there is not a code prohibiting neon, Mr. McKay did not believe it was necessary. Mr. Forester advised the neon does not abut the residential areas. Mr. Tallon noted there is a grass cutting ordinance and if the grass gets too long it should be reported to city hall as the property owner could be cited for violating the property maintenance code. In reviewing the site plan, Mr. Forester explaiued the parking lot extends to within three feet of the southern property line. He did not believe the maintenance problem concerned this property. A resident argued it was part of Bakers Square property as he was advised by one of their representatives that the property extended all the way back to the street. Mr. Forester volunteered to pull out the record outlining the survey for the Bakers Square property, and if the boundaries were not clear he would have it re-suxveyed. Mr. Demeter stated he would not have been notified of this meeting ifhis property did not abut Bakers Square Properiy, therefore the maintenance issue must be on Baker's Square Property. Mr. Forester will research this further and report on it at a later date. Mr. Asseff questioned if the neon could be seen from any of the residential properties. Mr. Forester reiterated the neon would not be visible from the residential property. Mr. Tallon stated it (the neon) would probably be visible from the rear residential properties that abut on the east side. He requested that the existing hedge row on the south corner of the property be continued 3