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. ? in the vicinity of Great Northern Mall. The detriments (for both ramps) included the cost, both for the justification studies and the construction, and the devaluation of some of the surrounding properties. He also presented a list of pros and cons for t'he rapid extension and explaining that R.T.A. would not be using the existing rapid cars for thi.s extension, but would possibly use a trolley or a people mover, something smaller and less intrusive than the rapid * cars, but nothi.ng is defini:te. He believed that this would facilitate development along both sides of Brookpark Road, both in North Olmsted and Fairvirw Park. Cost- and disruption during construction would be detriments; and there could be a problem with construction over the valley. It was pointed out that riderstiip of the rapid and the the bus line was dimi:nishing. He concluded discussion of Focus Area "A"-2 with the suggestion that:the City sliould explore with Metro Parks the possibility of extending the all purpose trail up to Mastick Road and that sidewalks should be installed on both sides of Ms,stick. Crosswalks should also be instal-led at the intersection of Clague and Brookpark Roads. He concluded with a list of suggestions for focus Area "A", one of which was pedestrian crosswalks, specifically in the area of Great Northern Mall. A7r. Papandreas, Biski.nd Development Company was present and was asked to participate in this phase of the discussion. In reference to the bike path (which ends across from the mall) it was pointed out there was no safe way to cross over to the ma.ll. N1r. Papandreas explained that they, too, had the same concerns, and suggested that the bike path should end west of this location on Couritry Club Boulevard where there is less traffic and traffic lights have fewer cycles so pedestrian activated crosswalk signalization could be added. He has concerns about any pedestrian crossWalks at the Great Northern Boulevard/Country Club intersection. As an example of pedestrian links to various aress withui the Great Northern complex, Mr. Tressler suggested a walkway between Chester's Restaurant and the hotel. Construction of senior housing within focus area "A" has been suggested because of its proximity to Great Northern, but this should not be considered tmless pedestrian links.are installed to the mall. He also suggested that the plan should allow flexibility in the remaining Biskind parcels, but retail use should be limited to those which would serve residents and workers in the area. The pockets of spot zoning that rema.ined after I-480 was constructed, should be rezoned to conform to similar uses. Justification studies shonld be made for the both ramps, but these studies should be made prior the re-construction of Clague, and after the Puritas Road Hill is opened for traffic. Mr. Schuitz presented.the impact studies for focus area "A"-2 located south of I-4$0, north of Mastiek, and west of Clague Road (parcels are shown on map 3), but clarified that the east bound exit ramp would go through much of this land. He explained the impact ana.lysis tables which compared various uses for these focus areas. He again stated tha.t they used maxi_mm standards for each classification. In reference to the maximums for senior housing, he believed that the present aensities should be lowered in order to be compatible with adjacent residential districts. Mr. Orlowski stated that he understood that such a density was necessary to make development feasible, and cited the development in Olmsted Township.• Mr. Schultz thought it might be helpful to study this complex since it had a variety of living styles. Mr. Norgan questioned exactly what are they asking the members to do, where is the plan going. Mr. Schultz responded that they needed feedback from the members, they need to luiow what the mst important factors are in each of the area. Mra Thomas recapped what had been discussed and stated that mass transit, pedestrian access, etc., should be discussed;at this time. Nir. Skoulis suggested that the Conunission must look at what is going to be constructed- within the next 5 or 10 years and consider the traffic that will be generated by the offices and access to the area. He mentioned that Biskind Development is donating land for a small park on 3