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was removed. Mr. Farrell said an 8 foot fence is not a problem for his client to put up. He added the lights are directed downward. He said a wood fence might be a problem because the Architectural Review Board requested a white vinyl fence for aesthetics and durability. Mrs. O'Rourke asked if the fence is 8 feet from the western corner back. Mr. Farrell conf'irmed that. Mr. Rymarczyk said he does not believe the fence on Dewey is white, and it should all match. Mr. Farrell indicated the fencing will all match. Mr. Farrell said the fence on the mound is 6 feet because the mound is raised. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated it was approved by Council at 6 feet. 1VIrs. O'Rourke said if they make it 8 feet next to Mr. Beebe, will they make it 8 feet behind him as well. Mr. Beebe said he is on the north side. Mr. Farrell clarified that Mrs. O'Rourke is asking about behind his property to the west. Mr. Beebe said there should be a fence there. Mrs. 0'Rourke said there is a fence planned it just is not at 8 feet. Mr. Beebe said that is not necessary. Mr. Robert Heberbrand of Porter Rd. said he wants to review the plans because he did not get a chance to see them. He wants to know what the difference is from the original plan. His understanding is there was not supposed to be a driveway on Dewey. He asked how long the temporary driveway is going to be there. Mr. Koeth said that is something the contractor would have to submit to the city to be able to have the driveway. Typically it is until the construction is finished. Mr. Heberbrand said they have a concrete curb in there as if it's going to be a permanent driveway with a brick wall. Mr. Koeth said the driveway will not stay there. The resident asked if they will have an entrance coming off of Porter. Mr. Koeth said there is a 12 foot driveway now. They have to have it. Mr. Heberbrand said they have trucks and car haulers coming down Dewey and the residents can't get by. Mr. James Maxin of Dewey Rd. addressed the board. He indicated he lives just north of the property. He said any questions or concerns he has had in the past he has addressed with the manager of the dealership and there seems to be some conflicting things that have come up. That is why he is present. He was originally told this project would be completed by mid-November. That won't happen. He said there are pipes that are 7 feet in diameter that are on the property immediately adjacent to his. He asked how long those will be there. He mentioned the fence to go on top of the mound is supposed to be a board on board fence. He understood that to be acceptable but he wants to know how much space is between the boards, especially if there are lighting issues. He asked if the fence will go up prior to the lights being raised to keep the lights away from his property and the neighbors. They have not even seen a mound of dirt that reaches 6 feet all the way around yet, and obviously no fence. He said if the lights will be going up first, how long will they have to wait for a fence to go up. Mr. Koeth suggested that the resident meet with Mr. Farrell, or the architect, or contractor to get those answers. Mr. Maxim asked about bringing in heavy equipment and trucks on Dewey. Mr. Koeth said that will stop until they get the temporary driveway permission from the city. Once the construction is completed, that has to go away. Mr. Bill Jordan of Dewey came forward and indicated he has the first house on the street. He is very concerned about the temporary driveway. He said it is obviously easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. He said the driveway is paved all the way to the sidewalk. It is going to be there unless it is removed and barricaded and construction equipment and heavy equipment goes in either on Lorain or Porter, which are two highways, not a residential street like Dewey. He had photographs and said he would like a photo of the current plans. W. Koeth said the board can supply him with a blueprint. Mr. Koeth said the applicant has to apply to the engineering department for the temporary driveway. Mr. Jordan said the damage has already been done. Mr. O'Malley said it may be a police matter if trucks are on a street where they are not permitted. Mr. Jordan explained it is a very low priority. He has called on every vehicle that is parked on the sidewalk and reports serial numbers but the police do not show up in time. Mr. Farrell indicated he will take this up with Mr. Halleen in the morning. Mr. Bob Trapp of Porter Rd. came forward. He indicated he is the third property north of the site. One of his concerns is the car carriers. He said if, as he hears, they will not be able to use Dewey Rd., he is concerned about them using Porter Rd. He does not see how they can get trucks off of Porter into that area. He asked if Mr. Farrell could speak to the operations of the business. Mr. Farrell said if anyone has concerns he will meet with them in the hallway, give them business cards, and residents can call him tomorrow to find out how it will be addressed. Mr. Koeth said the majority of car carriers will come in off of Lorain Rd. when the construction is completed. Mr. Trapp indicated he is concerned about the day-to-day operations of the business and not the construction period which is an upset in the normal conditions. Mr. Rymarczyk said the only drive is from Lorain Rd. when the project is finished. It is the only access to the property. 1VIr. Trapp asked if customers would be able to go in off of Porter. Mr. Rymarczyk said they could not, not according to the plans they have currently. W. Trapp asked how that will be enforced. Mr. Rymarczyk said hopefully they will put up the grass strip and some landscaping. Mr. Trapp indicated that is why he is asking for someone to speak to the operations of the business because it is fine to say right now there will be no car carriers or customers coming in off of Porter, but they don't know what will actually happen. Mr. Farrell said there will be access from Porter. Mr. Ryrnarczyk said they are not showing it on the plan. Mr. Trapp asked if the owner or operator of the business can state to him, as a resident of that street, that there will never be any vehicle carriers accessing the property off of Porter. He wants it in writing if necessary. He asked if the 7