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? had submitted a revised form which included the members' suggestions. Mr. Gorris had found one discrepancy and was concerned that there were others. It was decided to review these before continuing. Several changes were made: parcel 10 should be Mixed Use "D"; 19 should be open space; 22 should be office; 33 is only 150 feet deep and should remain Single Family "A" for the present; 35 (city owned) should be for senior residence district if it is ever developed; 45 to senior residence; 47 remain as zoned; 48 remained as zoned; 49 open space or recreation. Mr. Skoulis noted that it had been decided that parcel 37 should remain as zoned (stated in minutes), the members agreed. These recommendations will be revised so they are _all in agreement. Mr. Schultz then presented the Strategic Management Plan and its implementation (see attached), and advised that the goals and trends were evolved from discussions at a public meeting with North Olmsted residents held a year ago. Residential Goals. During the discussion several key points were made; the density of the senior residence district should be lowered since the present zoning codes are geared to high rise apartments, most seniors prefer a 1 to 3 story apartment which would have a density of about 20 to 25 tmits per acre. More stringent buffering requirements between retail and residential should be stipulated in the Zoning Code, specifically min;mm widths, height, density and maintenance of buffers should be stipulated, the office district buffering restrictions are more superior. The Zoning Code should be updated using the master plan as a guide and will indicate areas where changes are needed, however the County Planning Corrunission is not under contract to do this at present. Many of the programs to maintain the housing stock would not necessarily be a functian of Planning Conun.ission, promoting them would be up to the city administration. There is no large lot zoning district in the present codes, however a mirLTmnn lot size of three quarter acre would have less impact on Imunicipal services and schools. There are areas where this could be applied and some developers might be interested in developing them if this zoning is created in the code. Commercial Development Goals. Under this classification it was explained that Lakewood had funding and programs to encourage businesses to improve store fronts, after which the city does the street and sidewalk improvements. Mr. Tressler stated that, as part of the Improvement Target Area program, Community Development was surveying major arterial roads to note areas which need improvement: street trees, sidewalk repair, or tree lawn improvement, etc. Goals for Economic Development. In reference to the Industrial Park, it was explained that Strongsville's new plan allows flexibility and promotes a campus like setting including picnic and recreational facilities for enployees. Mr. Orlowski noted that Strongsville had far more land for this purpose than North Olmsted. Mr. Schultz speculated that the previously approved Plain Dealer pick-up station and the possibility of relocating the bus garage to the Industrial Park were not particularly good uses. Mr. Orlowski questioned i.f Mr. Schultz thought that the practice of converting homes to offices and constructing storage facilities in the rear could be hindering the growth of the park. Mr. Schultz believed that could be a factor but he had no figures on it. He pointed out that, besides location and tax abatements, most companies were looking for attractive sites, and he believed that the above mentioned businesses not only detracted from that, but did not generate income anticipated for the park. He pointed out that Moen had been looking for an area with high visibility and one where they could have some control. He further stated that originally it ha.d been decided that the Industrial Park would not be studied with the master plan since it had been planned for a specific purpose, but he did believe that the city should start visualizing what the park is to become. Mr. Tressler presented the balance of the plan, and explained that, in reference to the next issue, they are not transportation engineers and are not really aware of the costs involved in 2