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thinks a fence and landscaping will be a remedy for this problem. Mr. James Maxiin, a new resident on Dewey, said he just moved in a few weeks ago. He asked about the light spillage. He pointed out where his lot is located. Mr. Koeth told him the spillage is down toward Lorain Rd. Mr. Maxim mentioned the fence on the north side. He asked if the fence would go around the entire mound, both on Dewey and on the north side of the ridge. He would appreciate the fence even though it may be 3' from a build'ing. In terms of separation and in terms of his concern for his children, a three year old and a one year old, who would be over there. He knows the current fence is not a safe area and he wouldn't have them out there playing. In terms of appearance from his property that is his preference. Mr. Spalding asked what type of fence he has currently adjacent to that building. Mr. Maxim said that the fence there now behind his garage and along the edge of Halleen property is an old wire fence. Mr. Spalding asked if it is on his property and Mr. Maxim indicated he believes it is on the line. Mrs. Christine Smith-Dorey, of Dewey Rd., said she has one more vote for the fence. She lives directly across from Mr. Maxim and she sees that fence. She said she believes Halleen knows that the fence needs to go. She hopes for the board on board for two reasons. One, as a noise buffer since they will lose what they have now as a buffer, which is a row of inedium growth trees, and a couple of old growth trees which help with noise and light during certain seasons. She looked at the landscape plans and noticed it is not a solid line of spruce trees along the mound. She said they are spruce trees interspersed with crabapple trees which would be esseritially leafless for a good deal of the year. Her other concern is the drainage but she doesn't know if the engineering department has addressed that. Mr. Koeth told her the water has to be retained on the property. She pointed out the lake at the end of the street. Sarah Shimmelfenic of Dewey Rd. put in her vote for the fence on the mound for the reasons already stated. She thanked the board for their time and attention. The board members conferred for a few moments. Mr. Asseff asked Mr. Conway about the zoning on the corner of Dewey and Lorain. Mr. Conway indicated it is general retail. Mr. Asseff asked if showing cars would be a permitted use then. Mr. Conway said yes, he added that the code requires a 75' setback but there were variances granted. Mr. Koeth moved that the board's recommendations are still what they want. He added he can't emphasize enough that the board needs plans on the Friday before the next meeting so they can take a look at them. With that in mind, they want to see a landscaping plan. The plan would show that there will be a 6' mound with a 6' board on board fence, with landscaping on the mound, especially evergreens along the side of Dewey Rd. and on the north side. As recommended by the Architectural Review Board, they want a board on board fence that goes on the northern part of the lot to run the length of the mound. Starting from the mound, it will go north around building number 3 and continue past the dumpster and go south and then north. He instructed Mr. Farrell to check the plan to see how it goes. It will go south and then east going all the way to Porter Rd. It will be a board on board fence. They would also recommend that the two light posts, although they will leave it up to Mr. Farrell, the architect, and lighting expert, the recommendation of this commission has been that it is zero at the lot line and they are very much concerned about the residents on Dewey, especially the first one. Either those two light posts be eliminated or you reduce the light posts, or you reduce the wattage so as to have as close as you can, zero to the lot line. He knows Mr. Parsons is a lighting expert and can work wonders in that regard. Mr. Conway asked for clarification on the two light poles. Mr. Koeth said it is the two D poles. Mr. Conway asked if the board would object if they went to three lights but lowered the height of them in order to achieve what the board is after. N1r. Koeth said that _ would be fine as long as it is zero at the lot line and shining down. Chairman Koeth added they would like them to take the recommendations of the Architectural Review Board which are brick on building number l, the snow fence around some of the existing trees to be able to save the trees, so follow the directions of the forester. Mr. Koeth said that coming back, Mr. Farrell, they would like to see the landscape plan, the lighting (again with zero at the lot line), and the fencing. Mr. Farrell pointed out that when asking for evergreens to be placed on the mound, they don't think it's physically feasible to - do that because it doesn't allow for the growth of those trees. Mr. Koeth said if it's not evergreens, then some other type of landscaping that is going to make the mound look presentable. Mr. Koeth said don't forget about the landscaping around building number 1. Mr. Farrell again remarked that he is 5