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-f they should bring some type of qualification for the type of paint that will be going on the rear buildings because with that building, as old and as dainp as it is, that the moisture will get in there and start popping off the paint. He is sure that there is a product out there that will make it work. He questioned if the All Tune & Lube building was empty. Mr. Kula replied that it was for lease currently. Mr. Asseff questioned what types of lamps were on the light poles in the reax, metal halide or sodium. Mr. Tallon recommended a sodium lamp because it is softer. He questioned if the applicants understood that the rear LP "C" should be high pressure sodium so you give that softer glow light as opposed to that brilliant light you're going to have up front. Mrs. O'Rourke implied that they should have cutoff fixtures also. Mr. Tallon invited any residents from the audience who wished to speak forward at this time. Bob Hebabrand, a resident from 5141 Porter 1Zd., came forward. Mr. Hebabrand questioned the legality of the use variance for parking their cars on residential lots. Mr. Tallon indicated that it was not only legal, but it is binding on this board which had no say on it. Mr. Dubelko commented that the lots haven't been rezoned to commercial and the use variance only allows for it to be used as a parking lot. It can't be used for any other purpose than that. That is the purpose between rezoning and a use variance. Mr. Hebabrand questioned if he could get a use variance for his residential lot. Mr. Dubelko replied of course, anybody can file an application and meet the standard that is required. Bill Jordan, a resident from 5115 Dewey, came forward and questioned if there was an existing light on Lorain Rd. facing the dealership that will be lowered and reduced in power. Mr. Tallon questioned if he was talking about the existing lights. Mr. Jordan replied correct. Mr. Tallon indicated that he won't do anything like that, if the lights on his property bother you, you have to file a complaint with City. If in fact it is a nuisance, the City will make them re-direct their lights to not shine your way. Mr. Jordan thanked the board for eliminating the access drive on Dewey. Christine Smith-Dorey, a resident who was speaking for her mother whom lives at 5212 Dewey. She indicated that she would be a resident of 5120 Dewey. She just bought that property at the end of the street. She questioned if anyone has done a water runoff study with all of the new paving going in. The are no storm sewers on Dewey. There are 3 french drains on that street total. She was very concerned about flooding on the street. She wanted to know who would be responsible if they pave this and people's basements start flooding. Who would pay the $70 per month flood insurance. She thanked the board for the lighting issues and cutting out the drive on Dewey. There is no traffic light on the corner of Dewey and Lorain. She questioned if there was to be landscaping along the north side of the property. Mr. Suhayda replied yes, the mound will have trees on it. She indicated that the Giant Eagle property has fences on the top of those mounds with plantings on the residential side of the fence. She finds that to be much more acceptable than the trees, which may not block the light. A six foot fence on top of the six foot mound would be a much more acceptable solution. It may not be aesthetically pleasing, but it would really help block the lighting and noise. She was concerned about the trees that KIA has already taken out because they get headlights shining down from Butternut Ridge Rd. onto their street. She questioned if there would be a P.A. system. Mr. Kula indicated that they would have the same thing Chevy has currently. Mrs. Smith-Dorey commented that she could hear pages all summer long with the system they used. She has been a North Olmsted resident for 41 years and she just bought a house on this street so she could be a North Olmsted resident for another 41 years. She paid a lot for this house and she didn't want to see it flooding. That really is her primary concern. Mr. Tallon indicated that they develop these lots, they have to comply with the Ordinances of North Olmsted, which has to go through the Engineering Department. All the water that is collected on that site has to be held and drained on that site. The proposal will not be approved until the Engineering Dept. approves the drainage of that site. Mrs. Smith-Dorey commented that the elimination of the drive on Dewey makes her feel a little better, and questioned exactly how far they would like to see the 7