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Mr. Malone read an email from Councilman Brossard dated May 25, 2020 asking that the two trees that are noted to remain on the landscape plan be removed. Mr. Malone thought the two trees referenced were the evergreen trees since they are in poor condition. He was satisfied with the landscape plan as long as the evergreen trees noted to remain on AS -1 be replaced with plant materials to create a solid vegetative buffer. He added that the plan seems to be to scale as of installation and after five to seven years the plants should grow to create a solid buffer. Mr. Fabo said the number of vehicles that could be stored in the parking lot addition would be greatly decreased if the setbacks were followed. The dealership is currently storing vehicles on other properties along Lorain Road and this expansion would reduce the need for outside storage. Currently, the dealership sends two employees to retrieve the cars stored in other lots which is cumbersome and increases the traffic on Lorain Road. The previous proposal did not move forward in 2010 because the corner lot became available and was developed by the dealership at that time. He is fine with removing the two evergreen trees and can accommodate the engineer's comments. David and Linda Mortach, 28541 Willet Drive, are the neighbors to the north of the property who asked that the evergreen trees to be removed. Mr. Malone asked for clarification regarding the trees since three are shown to remain. Mr. Mortach said he is okay with leaving the deciduous tree in the northeast corner, but would like to discuss the plan with the developer prior to the project starting. Mr. Barcikoski did not think the owner would mind having the evergreen trees removed and will talk to the neighbors before beginning work regarding the deciduous tree. Mr. Fabo said the work will start as soon as permits are available, hopefully around July 4'. Ms. Nader moved, seconded by Mr. Matthews, to approve the development plan for 20- 16191; Nissan; 28596 Lorain Road, conditioned upon the following: 1. The outlet pipe for the new stormwater tank shall be raised to promote flow and reduce sedimentation; 2. The new stormwater storage pipes shall be perforated; 3. Access manholes shall be installed for inspections and maintenance; 4. The two existing evergreens along the property line marked to remain should be removed; 5. The applicant should meet with the neighbors to confirm landscaping before beginning work; and 6. The deciduous tree marked to remain on the northeast corner shall remain or be removed after discussion with the neighbors. Motion passed 6-0. COMMUNICATIONS Propane Storage Areas Ms. Lieber said there have been several requests for businesses to install cages for propane tank storage at locations that do not usually have them. The storage cages are usually installed after the development plan has been approved and it seems cumbersome to have the applicants go to the Planning and Design Commission and City Council for approval of the location. She thinks a policy will help businesses, staff and the commission when reviewing the location and standards