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for this property. The property owners tried to sell their land to Wellington but they were not interested. Everyone is entitled to a reasonable use to his or her property and the courts require that. His clients would like to agree to reasonable conditions. His clients that live within walking distance from the site will have surveillance cameras at the site. This is not a typical car wash. You do not have to get out of your car to wash the car you remain in your car through out the process. This would be no less dangerous then stopping at Clague Road for a light. It would not increase or draw traffic it would accommodate existing traffic. They would agree to reasonable recommendations from the board and residents, as they understand it is a tuff issue. They asked that Planning Commission please recommend to Board of Zoning Appeals to approve the use variance. Mr. Fisher indicated that he did not mean to offend anyone in the neighborhood there are nice homes in the neighborhood. Working with other clients in the car wash business there have been times that an area of less desirable means have benefited from the security cameras on the site as you can read the license plates of the cars. Mr. Mingus suggested that the meeting house across the street was put in place within the last few years and does quite well. The proposed lot does not have to be used in a commercial capacity. Mr. Allan voiced his disconcerts of a car wash being proposed in a residential neighborhood. Mr. Lasko recommended that based upon Mr. O'Malley's comments the board should address the concepts rather than the specifics. The applicants are to be commended for the effort they have put into trying to make the building fit into the neighborhood. However, The board is dealing with a residential area that extends from Wal-Mart to Fairview Park boundary line. The board is concerned for the quality of life for not only the residents of single family properties but those of Wellington place as well. He finds no compelling interest for a car wash to be located on the proposed site. J. Lasko motion that it is the recommendation of Planning Commission that a use variance be denied by the Board of Zoning Appeals. C. Allan seconded the motion, which dvas .unanimously approved. Motion Carried. Mr. Spalding echoed the comments and feelings voiced by the other board members and residents. The applicants are to be commended for their efforts but the Planning Commission feels this area should remain a residential use. 4. Pruitt Construction Inc (Great Northern Dodge), 26100 Lorain Road, PP#232-33-023, 022 Proposal consists of replacing front row pole lights. Note: Variances are required as well as lot consolidation. "APPLICANT HAS WITHDRAWN THIS PROPOSAL iJNTIL FURTHER leTOTICE" V. CONYMUNICATIONS: 1. Ordinance No. 2003-123 An ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted in order to supplementary Zone permanent parcel numbers 235-16-008 and 235-16-009, so as to include them within the wireless Telecommunication Facilities Overlay District ("WTFO) of the City of North Olmsted. Mr. Koeth questioned if there was comments form board members. Mr. Spalding suggested that there has been a study relative to the Electro Magnetic effect of overlay equipment such as this near school facilities in California. There are concerns about the effect it could have on children in the schools. He is not sure if Law Department or Building department has any knowledge of such studies. Mr. Conway indicated that he had no knowledge of any adverse impacts. He suggested that federal guidelines do not consider that as a basis for denial. Mr. Lasko suggested that the schools are proposing to place a tower at the varsity football field. On a multiple number of Friday nights during the fall season, the proximity to people sitting in the stands is going to be close. Mr. Koeth questioned if a proposal to place a tower on school grounds would need Planning Commissions approval. Mr. Conway indicated that it would have to come before Planning Commission. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that when the overlay district was 8