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Mr. Yager questioned the applicant about past discussed items from a previous Architectural Review Board meeting. He did notice there is a discrepancy between the different styles of lights. He voiced his disapproval of a white vinyl fence and prefers natural vegetation remain. Mr. Leonard advised that another homeowner requested the vinyl fence; however, said he thinks additional shrubbery could be added in front of the fence. The Board questioned the miscommunication in the height of the lights and said too many variances are being requested. Mr. Conway was asked to clarify the maximum height of light fixtures. Mr. Conway reviewed that if they are 80' cutoff, they can be 10' tall. Mr. Yager believed this could all solve itself by adding landscaping. Mr. Yunich a neighbor of the site came forward and voiced that the lights shin onto his property. He suggested that Mr. Leonard had previously assured him that landscaping would be planted, but as of yet, nothing has been planted. He also voiced that the white fence currently installed is an eyesore. He offered to install a better looking fence himself, which would be approximately 24 feet in length. Mr. Szabo, a neighboring resident ask that the Board insist that the applicant keep the lights at the height of 18 inches to only illuminate the drive and to not shine on his property as well. Mr. Lasko advised the applicant that he could table his request if he desired. Taking into account Mr. O'Malley's and Mr. Conway's consideration whether or not this is a major deviation that requires that this be heard as a new variance or just a modification. Mr. O'Ma11ey indicated that it is both a modification and possibly a new variance, depending on the size of lights selected. The applicant asked that the Board consider the lighting pole issue as a separate issue, but make motions on the other items tonight. Mr. O'Malley advised they could be separate items. Mr. Yager requested that if the applicant makes a commitment to install trees, that the trees be installed prior to the development process. The Board felt the approval of the proposal is not too far away. The Board asked that the developer work with the applicant and offer him a more aesthetically pleasing fence. The applicant was advised that there are choices of light fixtures that would better blend with the existing plan and architecture. Landscaping will be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Lasko moved to table Kennedy Ridge Apartments of 24900 Kennedv Ridge Road proposal until the next Plannang Commission meeting. T. Hreha seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved VI. ADJOURNMENT: Acting Chairman Lasko adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. ???/ 7