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? and if funds are available, they will add a vestibule on the west side of the church. He clarified that they would keep the eastern most drive for people coming from the east. There is now a three directional light system and after discussion with the traffic engirieer, Larry Griffith, they will add the signals on the fourth side. Mr. Serne clarified that this signal will be designed in concert with the new signalization program that will be implemented, temporary signals willbe put in before that system is in place. They have not considered making the east drive right turn only, but Mr. Nagy thought that it was a possibility. Mr. Manning questioned what Traff-Pro meant when they said it would not change the traffic significantly. Mrs. O'Rourke noted that the report showed that it would not change. Ms. Cameron-Alston asked Assistant Law Director Dubelko which should come first, should they get approval from O.D.O.T. before the city gives approval. Mr. Dubelko would like the Law Department to look at any legal issues before Planuing Commission takes any action. He also suggested that since this is a curb cut, he believed that the Engineering Department should look into the safety aspect of having a curb cut at that location. Mr. Nagy stated that they had met with Mr. Bolilmauu, Service Director and Mr. Knaus, Director of Planning for O.D.O.T: in June, and he did have a letter from O.D.O.T. stating that when North Olmsted approves this project they would support it, but North Olmsted would have to issue a building permit first. Assistant City Engineer McDermott advised that the Engineering Department would not issue any permits without O.D.O.T. approvaL Mr. Koeth asked what would happen to the drive if SR252 was construoted. Mr. Nagy stated that if it were re-activated, they would have no exclusive use of the land and would have 30 or 60 days to vacate. Mr. Serne advised that there would be au access of f 252 if it were ever constructed which is the way it is shown on their master plan. Mr. Mauning noted that there was no landscaping proposed along the western edge of their driveway and the medical building. Mr. Seme responded that tlus area is wooded now so no landscaping has been proposed and he pointed out where the property line of the adjacent medical building would be. It was noted that there are homes built in a portion of the proposed 252. Mrs. O'Rourke noted that if the highway was constructed, the church would want landscaping as a buffer from it. Mr. McDermott clarified that the traffic engineer would have to review the traffic study, he had reviewed the drainage which appeared to be acceptable, but he believed that anything done on the right of way would have to be done by letter or licensing by the State. There will be lawn on either side of the driveway, and Mr. Nagy clarified that they would keep as much of the woods as possible. The resideuts were asked to speak at this time. W. VanRoy asked if any variances were needed and was advised that only the sign wou.ld require one. Mr. Calmer asked several questions. Regarding grading, Mr. Serne pointed out the area where some grading would be needed, but advised that they would be following the existing grade for a good deal of property and a little fill would be needed in one area. They will be sloping the land from the church to the parking lot. Since there are no plans to construct the road, Mr. Nagy advised that O.D.O.T. had explained that they could continue to own the property for the time being, or they might sell it with the city of North Olmsted being given the right of first refusal,after that it would go up for auction. Mr, Calmer is concerned that the fill would interfere with the recharge area thus increasing water on his property. Mr. Serne advised that all water under the black top would be held in a retention basin. and clarified that the drive would be 34 feet wide (3 lanes) at the entrance and 22 feet wide on their property. Mr. Calmer also wondered if with this public use of state right of way, would then become a public use or a thoroughfare for the public. Mr. McDermott responded that this would be a restricted use by licensing and it will be up to the State what type. of licensing agreement that they want to execute. Mr. Calmer asked if this would add weight or credence to condemnation of properties to further extend O.D.O.T.'s property. Mr. McDermott responded that this would not weaken the State's position, they would retain the same rights in their licensing agreement. Mr. Connally was advised that there had been 16 accidents last year at the existing drive. Mr. Serne believed that this drive would increase safety in the area. Mr. Connally was also concerned about the wildlife that is in the woods since cars will travel very close to the woods and he wondered about people littering the drive: Mr. Nagy stated that they would only be 5