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and adjacent shopping center areas; Columbia Road relocation; and Eastern Lorain Road corridor. He explained various issues which could be considered in each. Chairman Gorris has compiled the focus areas submitted by six members. Three areas appeared on most of the lists: 1) The western end of Lorain Road (west from Stearns Road), members prefer an alternative use to retail; 2) The Crocker Stearns extension, members concerned about use on either side of the road, would consider leaving totally Lmdeveloped; 3) Relocated 252, north, -how should be developed through residential areas; the above areas were on the lists of 4 members and the C.P.C. Areas mentioned by members, but not CeP.C: the east side of Colunbia Road between Brookpark and Ma.stick Roads and where there is also a possibility of an exit ramp for 1480, members are concerned because this is a residential road which is in transition (it was decided to study the west side of Columbia and also part of Brookpark). In reference to this area, Mr. Skoulis advised that the residents are very concerned about rezoning, if rezoning is necessary, they would prefer it be to multi-residencea Two more areas of concern were the at Intersection of I-480 and Stearns Road (members suggested that all of Stearns Road to Olmsted Township be included in the Crocker/Stearns focus area; and the second area would be the Old Sherwin Williams property on Lorain Road. Members agreed that the Industrial Park should not be included as. a focus area; and questioned if the Mall area should be a focus area. Ms. Thayler pointed out that developing the Industrial Park would have an impact on the tax basea The members believed that this could be addressed separately, and also questioned if they were limited to 6 areas. Mr. Schultz cautioned if the number of focus areas were increased greatly, the level of detail will be reduced for each. It was agreed that the Great Northern Mall shoulcl not be a focus area but could be a secondary issue. Mr. Skoulis would like to study all of Brookpark Road, not just the area adjacent to Columbia Road. MemUers agreed to the following focus areas: Western end of Lorain Road Corridor from Stearns Road west; Crocker/Stearns extension, including Stearns Road, from the Olmsted Township line to the Westlake line; relocated route 252; Brookpark Road from Great Northern Boulevard east to the North Olmsted line; and the east side of Old Columbia Road to 1480. The eastern Lorain Road corridor (suggested by C.P.C.) was eliminatedo Councilman Lind stated that his constituents were concerned about the large vacant parcel west of 231st.(number 30 on the map). The members discussed if more focus areas should be listed.and Mr. Skoulis believed that a discussion on these areas should begin this evening and possibility adding more areas later. Mr. Schultz explained that once the focus areas are identified, the detailed planning can be started and, particularly the vacant parcels, alternative scenarios can be suggested, and a study will be made on the anticipated impact of various developments. In developed areas, they might suggested a better design criteria to be followed in the future. Ms. Thayler suggested various methods for improving developed areas; adding street trees; eliminating driveways, etc. Mr. Thomas believed that the members are aware of these problems and solutions, and those issues can.be addressed during the regular planning process, but the master plan is to establish a focus and goals for the areas that have been mentioned. Mr. Skoulis would like to discuss these areas this evening, in order to make the C.P.C. aware of what the Commission and the residents believed to be important, especiaily to discuss one of the issues with the residents who are present. Chairman Gorris was plann-ing to have discu.ssions after the C.P.C. ha,d studied the areaso Mr. Skoulis is concerned that the C.P.C. was not aware of the residents concerns. Mr. Schultz advised that he has received correspondence from residents stating their concerns about the Crocker Stearns extension. Mr. Morgan believed that the points made by the commission about Crocker Stearns were the same as those stated by the residents. He asked if there were any other issues that.the residents would like 4