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, Applicant agreed to place a board on board fence instead of a vinyl fence. The applicant suggested that they would like to give the landscape plan to the neighbor and if he likes it have him sign off on it and that is what will be done. The Law Department advised against the applicant's suggestion. The board reminded the applicant that specific landscape plans were approved, furthermore at the last meeting applicants believed that 18 to 24 inoh lights would not be practical for the exact reasons the applicant stated earlier. The board asked that the 5 lights should have an appearance of a residential type light fixture no higher than 8-feet tall. The applicant felt that he would rather place what was approved in the original plans as he does not feel that he could find an 8-foot style light to fit the nautical style of the development. The board would like to have the applicant come back with samples and cut sheets of the style of lights that will be used. They will return with plans showing the shroud on the ground sign light and the evergreens that are to be added. The site plan should also show the placement of the proposed trees that are to be placed on the neighbor's lots. The plan is to show the board on board fence as agreed upon. Mr. Rymaxczyk suggested that a 6-foot light pole would be a safety hazard they would need to be at least 8' to 10' tall for the safety of pedestrians and cars. The board requested the applicant submit a new photometric plan with the proposed lights. The board advised the applicant to submit the requested documents to the City Planner prior to the next meeting. The following residents were present to speak; Mr. Miller and Mr. Yunich. The residents had the following concerns; 1. The wattage of the light bulbs attached to the building are to high. 2. The buffer zone was to be 50-feet and now it is only 25-feet from residential homes. The buffer area needs to be cleaned as there is trash, debris, poison-ivy and weeds. Residents believed that the applicant was instructed to clean the area out. The applicants agreed to lower each condo's light bulb wattage to decrease the glare. The applicant suggested that the City forester instructed them to not touch the buffer area in any way. However if the forester would allow them they would clean the debris and poison-ivy out. 3. The residents would prefer board on board fencing as they do not feel that the white vinyl fencing blends into the neighborhood. 4. The residents questioned why the trees that were promised had not been planted. There is a light pole on the site that shines onto Mr. Yunich's yard that he would like lowered. 5. The neighbors want the irees planted and fencing erected right away as it is almost November and too late to plant. Chairman Koeth advised both the applicant and the neighbors that the City Planner should be included in any meetings they have. The board asked that the city planner have the forester view the site and advise what should be done in the buffer area. The board requested the applicant show all changes on a new site plan. The applicant is free to plant the landscaping which was approved. R. Koeth moved to table Kennedy Ridge Apartments of 24900 Kennedy Ridge Road their request which consists of site improvements, with the following recommendations; 1. Developer is to meet with the City Planner and residents both. 2. Look at placing shrouds on some of the lights and lowering the wattage of those lights on the buildings. 3. There is to be board on board fencing. 4. The entrance light poles are to be 8' to 10' high which includes the base, with light fiztures which fit the scheme or design of the site. 5. The additional plantings at the ground sign, and those promised to abutting neighbors are to be shown on the new site plan. 6. Planning Director, City Forester and the Developer are to meet to look at what should be cleaned up on the site. 7. The applicant is to submit a new photometric plan for the lighting changes. J. Lasko seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 3