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consideration including the settlement of all outstanding claims against Dobush for the demolition of the structures that formerly stood on that site and was commonly known as the Hilliard Square Theater. (REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 5/7/18) (Pg. 14) Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to adopt Resolution 9001 -18. Mr. O'Leary remarked that he is pleased by this outcome and that while it is an unfortunate end to the building that it will hopefully mark a new chapter for the community and neighborhood. Mr. Anderson expressed hope for a new chapter to begin as a result of this outcome. On the motion - Motion adopted. All members voting yea. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 25 -18 — AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 1105.02 of the Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood by changing and revising the Zoning Map of the City with respect to certain property as set forth and described as 1456 and 1470 Warren Road (PPN 314 -04 -063), from C4 (Public Schools) to C3 (Commercial, General Business). (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 4/2/18, 2ND READING 4/16/18. REPORTED OUT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION — COMMISSION RECOMMENDED ADOPTION 5/7/18. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 5/7/18) (Pg. 30) Mr. O'Leary explained that Ordinance 25 -18 was referred back to Council by Committee of the Whole without a recommendation so that additional questions and concerns can be addressed on the floor. During Committee of the Whole Councilmembers asked to speak with Liberty Development and/or the Board of Education to learn more about the plans for this property. Board of Education members expressed willingness to discuss the matter one -on -one with Councilmembers but they are in a meeting tonight. Dru Siley of Liberty Development is present to give a brief overview and to answer questions. Mr. Siley presented on behalf of Liberty Development and the Board of Education (BOE). The agreement between Liberty and the BOE is for Liberty to purchase the entire BOE campus at 1456 and 1470 Warren Rd. He described the current plan for the properties. 1456 will be fully renovated and nominated under the local code as a historic property. The Board will lease back 1456 Warren and work from this address once renovations are complete. The future of 1470 is to be determined but Liberty's preference is to renovate and repurpose it for office space. Mr. Bullock reported back from a conversation with a School Board member who was strongly supportive of the Ordinance and the agreement which has been in the works for more than a year. Mr. Bullock expressed his support for the project, characterizing it as a way to provide new capital for a needed renovation.