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A PLANNING COMMISSTON APRIL 12, 1988 PAGE 4 It is not known whether this was one of the nroperties involved or if the other lots were rezoned. Cit_y Engineer Boyer presented the original nlat, but the Commission still has some concern and would like the nronosal tabled in order to review the minutes of the original approval. Mr. Welke, repre- senting Heunie Homes agreed. T. Morgan moved to contiiiue the Hennie Homes Lot Split and Consolidation Plan until the next meeting, seconded by J. Thomas, and unanimously approved. 2) Gustafson Lot Snlit The proposal is to subdivide permaneut parcel no. 237-30-5 into two (2) sublots. Location is the east side of Columbia Road, south of Cedar Point Road. Zoning is "A" Residence, Single. Note that proposed sublot no. 1 does not conform to the Zoning Code requirements for minimum side yard width of five (5.0) feet. Mr. Gustafson, the owner, and C. Dunlap presented the proposal which will split an existing lot with a home on it into 2 lots. In order to meet the frontage requirements for the vacant lot, sublot 2, the house on sublot 1 will only be 4 feet off the property which will require a variance froLn the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Gustafson stated that, at this time, he just wants the propert_y subdivided, later on he may construct another house on that lot. Chairman Morgan read a letter froin Elizabeth Ojemann, an ad.ja- cent property owner, and H. Reichel, a resident on Columbia Road, both of whom are ob,jecting to the proposal on the basis of the erosion problems on both the Gustafson propert_y and the Ojemann property. City Engineer Boyer explained that the upper bank of the cliff of the Metro Park is shown on the nlan. Niro Bierman is concerned that there would not be enough build- able area on the lot to construct a house which would conform to the "A" residential requirements; and also believes that the existing house might be in danger of falling into the valley. Mr. Boyer stated that there should be enough area for a house. IKr. Dunlap advised that the erosion is cause bv the water from the west side of Columbia Road draining over onto the Gustafson property, claiming there is no ditch to drain that water, and that he intends to ask the City to construct a ditch and a catch basin. Mr. Boyer stated that they have reviewed this situation and there is a a catch basin on the Gustafsan property and there are catch basins on the west side of the street. The problem has been re.ferred to the Service Department to cleaii the basins. The proposal must be referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the variance before the subdivision can be approved and Mr. Thomas requested that the Ojemann letter be referred to that Board. T. Morgan moved to forward the Gustafson Lot Split to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the granting of the variance requested by the people involved, including the letter of the neigh- bors' objection and with no recommendation from the Planning Commission as to its passage or not, seconded by J. Thomas, and unanimously apnroved. The Planning Commission did recommend that the City Engineer be present when this proposal is heard in order to discuss the drainage and erosion problems. Mr. Kizek, an adjacent neighbor, did not speak but was advised that he would be notified wheu the proposal is before the Board of Zoning Appeals. 3) Lauren Properties Assemb ly Plat . The proposal is to subdivide and assemble nermanent parcel nos. 231-31-1, 231-31-2 and 3, and 231-31-5, which are included in the.site of the vronosed Lauren Hill Plaza, located on the north side of Lorain Road between Gessner and Walter Roads, and approved by Planning Commission on Ptarch 22, 1988, All pzoposed parcels conform to the Zoning Code for required frontage and area._