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Mr. Deichmann responded that he has asked for drainage plans. She would also like another traffic study done during the school year, and wondered how much traffic would be created by stores which Usually follow a Wal-Mart. Mrs. Kuuner noted that Westlake passed an ordinance prohibiting these large stores from locating more than a ha.lf of a mile from a freeway: She does not believe that traffic lights etc. will help the traffie. Mr. McFadden believed tha.t this cotmm,nity needed to make a decision, if it sliould be residential or another Cleveland. The City should have a traffic study-that looks out for the residents, not one that is funded by developers. Mrs. Nar agreed with the other speakers, too iauch traffic, poor location, etc. Mr. Sawchak questioned if a traffic study taken in July woulel be representative of the aetual traffic since residents are on vacation; and wondered if parking woulcl be adequate for Christmas shopping season. Mr. Hoelter maintained that, when clearing the land, bulldozers had destroyed the usefulness of tfie Cross Roads retentions system. Mr. Deichmam had mentioned this previously. Mr. Richlick stated that an ambulance recently got to his home in 3 minutes, but that might not be possible with Wal-Mart traffic. Mr. Miller took exception to Wal-Mart's statement that they will be adding 10,000 cars to the existing traffic, but wYll put in two lights and no one will ever notice tYiem. He also requested an iniiependent traffic study taken during the school year when children.and school buses are on the streets. In reference to Mr. Piar's concerns about the adequacy of the sewer system to accommodate this development, Mr. Deichmarni reiterated that they must have stonn water retention and they must ineorporate the auto dealership's retention system into their own since they are taking over that property., The regulations limit their out flow to that of the undeveloped state. Also, he has requested that a grading and drainage plan.be submitted prior to ariy approval being granted. Mr. Piar asked if there Nvas any way the city could make Wa1=N'iart contribute to the infrastructure improvements that will be neecled.' 'Mr. Dubelko responded that most impact fee legislation is struck down by the courts, if the city can prove that this development impacts the city in a unique way different fram other types of users or businesses it might be approved. The Planning Commission caruiot address this, it is outside the zoning ordinances. The city has looked at this before, but it is a very difficult area of taxation. The city zoned these parcels and the city has the primary responsibility for the infrastructure. Mr. Piar was also advised. that the access points an Dover Center through other businesses have been-removed fro?n this plan. He would like -the r.esicl.ents to have an opportunity to look over the plans before the meeti.ngs.,• Mrs: Eyring was also concerned about traffic and drainage. Mr. Moran asked if Wa1-Mart could be denied on the basis of traffic if it would be so bad that emergency vehicles could not get through. Mr. Dubelko again stated this was not a reason to deny them because the property is zoned for this use, but if they build and nuisance conditions are created in that area, the city could regulate or eliminate the nuisance by passing legislation for the business regulation codes. He stated that you cannot prohibit a nuisance through the zoning code. Mr. Dubelko inaintained that the traffic studies etce, could help determine some of the on site problems, and often these problems are addressed with help fran the developer.- Mr. Deichmarm advised him that the estimated cost of these improvements range from l:`to 4 million dollars. Mr.. Trapp asked if Rally's has a corporate relationsYiip or is a subsidiary of Wal-Mart. Mr. Bingham indicated that it was not. Mr. Dubelko advised Mrs. Aiken that the Westlake ordinance was being challenged in court.. He stated that he could not advise the residents of how to go about addressing this problem and suggested that the residents take theix concerns to' their counci]man who could help them. He agairi reiterated what the Planning Commission could do to lessen the impact of a development. Mr. Ulewicz complained that the traffic on Butternut Ridge is horrendous now, and everyone will be using it as a cut through. Their office is on Dover Center Road, he has a concern because that road frequently floods now in 7