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3) Duukin Donuts. 26963 Lorain Road Proposal to construct building addition with site inaprovements, landscaping and parking lot renovations. Mr. Bornstein, architect presented the proposal and explained the owners of the building are looking into upgrading the property. Elevations were presented along with a site plan showing a new entry onto Whitehorn, a new front addition/customer area, a new walk in cooler, and a new drive througli addition. Mr. Bornstein identified the location of the vaxious additions as indicated on the Dunkin Donut's plan received Febnxary 19, 1998. The canopy would be non-illuminated. There will be no signage on the drive-through side of the building, and all signage will be on the building facing Lorain Road. Mr. Lesenchek representing Dunkin Donuts advised the establishment, including the drive-through would be opened twenty-four hours a day. He noted the busiest hours would be between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M. Mrs. O'Rourke noted there would be tra?'ic problems as this is the same time that the St. Richard's School is the busiest. She was concerned about the traffic and the children and suggested that the developer consider moving the access on the residential street. Mr. Lesencek was unsure this could be accommodated as the land near the street is very narrow. Mr. Brennan had concerns as this is non-conforming building and the drive-through area will further encroach on the residential neighborhood. Mr. Lesencek explained years ago there was a drive-through area, and he is requesting that it be re-established. Mrs. O'Rourke noted that the population has grown considerably since this driveway was removed from the residential street. She objected to further encroaching on this residential neighborhood. W. Brennan noted this twenty-four hour drive through would be a nuisance. Mr. Koeth suggested moving the cooler on the north side ofthe building to allow more of a setback. Mr. Bornstein noted this would result in the loss of some parking. Mr. Brennan advised the pole sign is non-conforming. Mr. Bomstein acknowledged the new signage would meet the cities present requirements. Mr. Brennan stated the signage will have to come into conformity not matter what, as the oidinance prohibits non-conforming signs. Ms. Mantle, resident across the street, had the following concerns: headlights from cars pulling out will shine into the homes across the street; this will increase the traffic on residential streets which are presently congested with traffic from the church and Einstein Bagels; this will increase the need for parking and there is not enough parking to accomnaodate this establishment; the combined traffic of St. Richard's, Einstein Bagels and Dunkin. Donuts will make it almost impossible to get out ofthis residential street on a Sunday morning. Ms. Mantle further advised Whitethorn is a very nanow street and it is difficult to pass a large vehicle without severely scraping tires. She noted the driveway exit from Einstein Bagels was closed when Toys R Us came into the city, however the owner arbitrarily reopened it during construction of the new building. Ms. Mantle was unaware if any variances were granted for this as the residents were never notified. She noted the Whitethorn/Lorain Road access is very dangerous and advised she would file a lawsuit against the city of north olmsted if any member of her family gets hurt due to the danger of this intersection. Mrs. Mantle fu.rther explained there is not a drive through in the entire city of north olmsted that does not have a solid fence to buffer the residential neighborhood from headlights, noise etc. She cited disappointment in the fact the city allowed the access for Einstein Bagels. Ms. Karban explained the loading dock for Du.ukin Donuts is the bank. Since her home faces the bank, she had concems as the trucks aze often left running at 6:00 A.M. Mrs. Karban stated these delivery trucks often tear up the residentiallawns, which forces the city to come out and fix the tree lawn. She was concerned that the traffic from Dunkin Donuts would turn left and into the pedestrian traffic causing accidents and possibly deaths. It was noted Baskin Robins