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A 20' landscaping buffer on the north side should be reduced to 15' so a 5' variance be granted, recognizing that this property borders a church property and landscaping of 15' will be more than adequate to produce an appropriate appearance and proper buffer between the two properties. The new drawings will show angled parking rather than 90 degree parking on the north side so there will not be a problem. The applicant was informed that they should work with the engineering department and address any concerns regarding storm water retention/detention. S. Hoff-Smith seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved Mr. Lasko moved that the request for the consolidation of the permanent parcels be tabled until such time as the ownership of all properties is consolidated into one owner. M. Yager seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Mr. Lasko moved to table Corner Stone Plaza of 23420 Lorain Road for approval of the final development plan pending the interim review by the Board of Zoning Appeals and then have the applicant return to the Planning Commission for final approval. S. Hoff- Smith seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. V. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Kennedv Ridge Apartments; 24900 Kennedv Ridge Road: WRD 4 Proposal consists of site improvements. Note: The Architectural Review Board addressed this proposal on 9/22/04. M. Yager said a discrepancy between what Planning Commission originally approved and what is presently being submitted. The original proposals were approved prior to the current lighting ordinance. Mr. Durbin advised that changes that occurred in grading required the addition of a retaining wall. M. Yager said originally the Planning Commission approved plans called for 18" lights, which were supposed to outline the driveway as you drive into the complex. The developer misread the plans and thought the lights were 18'. As a result, a new photometric plan will have to be submitted. Mr. O'Malley said the original development plan needs to be amended which will require a variance for lighting. Mr. Conway sta#ed that if the proposal is now for 18 foot high fixtures it will need to be addressed as a variance. The applicant is asking for a modification of the originally proposed plan because of the substantial deviation from the original lighting. Mr. John Leonard, for Kennedy Ridge Aparhnents said there are four items to be addressed: • Entry up light request for approval (need baffles so lights do not spill over glare onto the west properties. • Vinyl fence on the east property line adjacent to the Kite residence, this was agreed upon to buffer the area between their property and the Kennedy Ridge Apts. • Request for two small landscaping retaining wa11s. • Street lighting - miscommunication with the applicant which thought the lights were 18' instead of 18". The initial thought was to remove them. With all things considered, he felt it necessary to come before the Commission and request a variance. He informed the Commission that by looking at the photometric drawings, there is no spillage over onto adjacent property. 6