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the fence will start 8' in from the northeast corner of sublot 25, and continue around building number 3, and proceed south to the rear of the existing dumpster enclosure. The fence will then continue an additional 8' eastward to end behind building number 2. Mr. Farrell said he saw that in the rough draft of the minutes but he doesn't know if that was discussed after they left the meeting. It is not his recollection at all. They can certainly comply with that if that is what the board's opinion is. He just doesn't recall that conversation. He asked if that was Mr. O'Malley's recollection. Mr. O'Malley said the Architectural Review Board did not have the plans that were given to the Commission tonight, so they weren't in any way commenting on this new photometric or the relocation or reconfiguration of the light poles. He said he asked that board to provide some guidance or suggestions on the lighting and they indicated they thought the Planning Commissian was on the right track addressing the poles and the recommendations made were the kind that they would have made had the Planning Commission not gotten to them first as far as eliminating some of the poles. He said he doesn't recall on the fencing issue. He remembers the comments that they didn't believe it would be worthwhile to put a fence against a building as the applicant is describing. He doesn't recall the discussion to fence up to the building as opposed to behind the building, so he can't tell you whether the rough draft of the minutes is accurate. Mr. Hreha asked about the underground irrigation system. Mr. Farrell said they will have irrigation as it is required. 1VIr. Spalding asked if they went along with the recommendations of the Architectural Review Board as far as the mounds, evergreens, and the snow fence. Mr. Farrell said he does not remember any discussion regarding a snow fence but they do go along with the recommendations. Mr. Spalding asked if he would go along with a snow fence to which Mr. Farrell replied he does not see that as a problem. Mr. Spalding then asked about the ]andscaping along the west side of the building. Building number 1 is to be improved per the comments in the minutes. He asked what. improvements have been made. Mr. Farrell said that the Architectural Review Board chairinan, Mr. Zergott, is in the landscaping business and what he felt is along building number l, it should be updated with respect to what type of planting is placed there. He said he would get us a drawing and he can come up with something that would look especially nice. Mr. Spalding pointed out that the applicant did not have that information tonight. Mr. Farrell said that Mr. Zergott just informed him about that on Thursday and he indicated he would send the plan to his office as soon as he could draw something up. Mr. Farrell said with respect to the snow fencing around the trees, he said they wanted those trees weld so as to not kill them with respect to the placement of the mound. The root structure needs to be protected. Mr. Koeth asked for audience questions. N1i-. Hebebrand of Dewey Rd. stepped forward to ask about the lighting. He said with lights A., B, and C, he doesn't know what the heights are. Mr. Koeth said the light poles on the A side, are 15', which is along Lorain Rd. Also the two that go down the side on Dewey are 15'. Then light pole B's which are inside the lot are 10', both light poles B's and C's. The resident approached the diagram and said the lights there now are real high and were put up by the Illiminating Company. He asked if they would be coming down to which Mr. Koeth replied yes, they are. NTr. Hebebrand asked if the new lights will be directed toward the ground. Mr. Koeth said they will face down toward the ground. Mr. Koeth told him that is why the board is sensitive about the two lights on Dewey Rd. Mr. Koeth asked if he has a preference to either a fence on top of the mound or a tree. The resident said his preference is for trees. Mr. Koeth said the Architectural Review Board made the recommendation that there would be a 6' mound with 8' tall evergreens. Mr. Asseff reminded everyone that all the light poles are on 2' bases. Mr. Jordan who lives in the first house on the road, came forward. He is still hoping for the fence on top of the mound because the situation will be re-viewable if the fence deteriorates, according to the building commission, in a few years. He said they would also like to have landscaping on their side of the mounding. They appreciate the board's efforts on the lighting. Mr. Jim Pacsuta of Dewey Rd. then addressed the board. He appreciates Halleen KIA taking into account that a fence may be what the residents would like. He woulci like a fence with landscaping on the Dewey side. Regarding the trees that they propose to plant, he does not believe will grow to full height or size to block out the cars on - that side. Right now when he stands in his kitchen and looks out the window, he is at an elevation of 8' 7 1/2". He doesn't think the trees will serve their purpose and they will be high maintenance also.. He 4