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Elbin suggested that the loading dock in the back of the building would be painted and minor maintenance touch ups would be addressed. Mr. Tallon asked about the buffering for the abutting neighbors. Elbin indicated that there was an existing solid wood fence that vvould remain in place and is in good condition. There was an area that needed repair and it has been fixed. The East Side has vines that need to be taken out, that will be cleaned up but no real changes will be made to the site. Mr. Tallon indicated that he wanted to find out if the fence was in good shape and let the applicant know that the fence would need to be maintained. Mr. Elbin suggested that there was a few spots were the fence needed to be fixed on the West Side and indicated that the fence will be fixed. Mr. Tallon suggested that he would like to make sure that the landscaping at the site depicts the landscaping shown on the current plans and that the landscaping is in good shape. Mr. Brennan questioned why there were so many colors in the sign and asked why one color was not used. 1V1i-. Conway questioned if the proposecY sign was a trademark for the applicant. 1Vgs. Egan indicated that the sign was a trademark. Nh. Brennan suggested that it seemed as if every corporation has their own trademark and they like to impress it on all the communities across the country. He believes the board has a right to regulate the zoning code. Mr. Conway commented that if the applicants signage was a federally registered trademark the board would have no say in the colors used. Mr. Dubelko reviewed that there was a federal law he believed to be called the Lanham act that protects trademarks. If the board were intent on making the developer change their color, wluch according to them is their trademark then, he would suggest the issue be referred to the I,aw Department. The Law I3epartment would then look at the federal act to match it up with our local zoning regulations. M[r. T'allon asked if there were any further comments from the audience regarding the proposal. Mrs. Vine from Leenders Lane suggested that she and her spouse had lived in their home for 26 years. For the past 22 years there has been problems that have existed with this building. They are concerned with what the applicants are planning on doing with the site. She has concerns regarding the loading dock in the rear of the building. The trucks load and unload throughout the night. The truck's park and leave their engines running the entire time they are at the site. The Police have been contacted as well as the Mayor, the Building Commissioner and there have never been any type of positive results. They would like to request that the applicant block the entrance to the loading dock. The truckers use the area for a place to park for the rught. The noise and lights from the trucks are a constant annoyance as their bedroom aligns with the area the trucks are parked. She strongly recommended that the board address the truck issue as wel] as the annoying noise from the trucks. The fence it is a very cheep stockade type fence, that has been maintained for the past five years by herself and her spouse as the owners have not maintained the fence. If the fence is not maintained, the children cut through the open areas as well as the residents' yards. She would like to request that the owners of Best Products be made to replace the dilapidated fence and be responsible enough to maintain the new fence once in place. The outside lighting on the back of the building was to be shut off at 10:00pm and not slune into our homes. The residents could read their newspaper from the Iight coming from the back of their building. She would appreciate the new tenants showing some consideration for their neighbors. By dealing with the noise generated from the trucks parking and running all night and use another type of light in the back of the building. Then maybe, finally, after 22 years the residents can have a good relationship with their neighboring retail business. Mr. Tallon as if there was anyone else in the audience that would like to make a comment. As there was no one to speak out, Chairman Tallon asked Mr. Elbin to address Mrs. Vine's concerns. 7