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get a picture of an existing AutoZone. Mr. Berneburg replied that he could. Mr. Koeth questioned if the other board members had concerns about mounding the back so that lights don't hit residences on Lynhaven Dr. Mr. Hreha questioned how far they are from Lynhaven. Mr. Berneburg replied that there is at least a half-acre between them. The lot lights are 400- watt metal halide which are pointed down and towards the building. Mr. Koeth commented that since the building is only 18 feet tall the lot pole lights don't need to be at 25 feet tall. He would like to see them come down to about 20 feet. He would also like to see the wattage brought down to about 250 watts. They need to submit a photo-metrics plan so the board can see that the light will not wash onto other people's properties. Mr. Koeth asked if anyone in the audience had questions. William Beegan of 28496 Lynhaven Dr. came forward with some questions. He questioned if there would be any fencing around the proposed AutoZone site. Mr. Berneburg replied that there would be no fencing. Mr. Koeth suggested that Mr. Beegan look at the site plan. Mr. Berneburg took some time to explain different things to Mr. Beegan. W. Berneburg questioned the drainage in the rear of the lot. W. Deichmann replied that currently the s'ite drains to the south to that open ditch. What they're proposing, re- grading where the building and parking lot will be, all that will go into the storm water retention systein and they're proposing an outlet from the area where the parking lot and building will be an outlet surface flow to the ditch. With a retention system of a quarter mile of 24 inch diameter pipe and there will be a 4 inch opening in the retention system to the outlet pipe, so basically the outlet is equivalent to a typical downspout on a house. The water will be released slowly so the creek doesn't overflow. Mr. Beegan questioned if the lights from the parking lot will be visible from their windows. W. Koeth replied that the lights will shine down and they will put shades around the lights to protect the neighbors from light overflowing to their homes. There is a door in the back of the building which is an exit, a lot of times you'll see buildings have a bright wall washer above the door that can be seen a mile away sometimes, but we ask them to put a shade on that to so it shines down and you won't be able to see it. Mr. Beegan questioned if there is an ordinance for times that trucks can deliver products to stores in the city. NIr. Conway believed it was from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. and it had to be posted on their building. Kimberly Beegan of 28496 Lynhaven came forward and questioned if it was possible to request either a landscape buffer or a fence. Mrs. O'Rour.ke questioned if the land sloped down from Lorain to Lynhaven. Mr. Beegan replied yes. Mr. Dubelko suggested mounding. W. Hreha questioned where they would want the mound. Mrs. O'Rourke commented. that she thought it would do the most good located right up behind the parking lot. Mr. Deichmann agreed. Mr. Koeth commented that typically what they suggest is a 3-foot mbund with some type of evergreens on top. R. Koeth motioned to move AutoZone Development; 28535 Lorain Rd. to the Architectural Review Board with the following recommendations: 1) There needs to be a liaht (wall washer) over the rear exit door to illuminate the sidewalk. 2) The light poles in the parking lot be an overall height of no more than 20 feet and the bulbs be brought down to 250 watts instead of the proposed 400 watts. 3) Include photo-metrics to show light flow. 4) Board would like feedback about what the Architectural Review Board thinks about mounding and evergreen trees to protect residential homes from the AutoZone lights. Note: CE-1 will be the official color rendering of the AutoZone building. Seconded by K. O'Rourke and unanimously approved. 1Vlotion Carraed 3/13/01. 3