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problems on Clague Road. He further mentioned that at the other meetings it appeared most people were in favor of single family homes. Mr. Shuster responded that many people who came tonight favored the cluster homes, and he maintained that the residents in favor of cluster homes had been intimidated at the previous meetings because some of the other residents were hostile. He believed that the residents of Sharon Drive and Woodview were the most affected, not those on Tree Lane. Mr. Cannali would like the access to this property onto Lorain Road, and was concerned about construction velucles on Sharon Drive which is in bad shape now. Mr. Whitlatch stated that they would not take construction equipment down Sharon Drive, but reiterated that these residents have a right to be part of the neighborhood. Ms. Lawrence believed that the tax payers and present owners have rights too and asked if the developers would listen to them. Mr. Whitlatch responded that they did listen and they reconfigured the cluster homes because of what they heard, but the residents still did not want the clusters. Now they are developing what is permitted under the zoning code requiring no variances or xezoning. Ms. Lawrence noted that the developers would prefer cluster homes, and believed that something could be worked out between the two. But since the area has had serious problems for years, putting in a development before the problems are resolved will create more problems and their homes will flood also. Mr. Basalla stated that after they met with the residents, he had believed that if they returned with a plan that solved the majority of the problems that they would have had their support. However, the exact opposite occurred and they ran into the same opposition that they had previously. Mr. Willbourne stated that the sewer problem would have to be addressed first, and he started to make a statement to Mr. `1Vhitlatch, but was advised that he must address the Commission, not attack the developer. R. Tallon moved to refer the Whitlatch and Company'Subdivision - Preliminary Plan to subdivide permanent parcel nos. 231-14-1,2,3, and 4, located on the north side of I,orain Road between Clague Road and West 231 Street, and abutting the east terminal ends of Sharon and Woodview drives into fifly six (56) "C" Residence, Single lots plus remnant commercial property fronting on Lorain Road. The proposed residential subdivision extends south into the existing commercial (Retail business, General) zone to the Police and Fire Department to look into the desirability of an access into W. 231 Street and to check the radius on the cul-de-sacs for emergency vehicle access, seconded by T. Manning and unaniinously approved. Mr. Tallon advised the residents that the Commission was getting conflicting ideas as to what they wanted and he would like them to come to some sort of consensus. He suggested that they might meet with the developer again. A member of the audience stated that it was always the same small group of people who spoke in favor of the single family homes, there are many others in the neighborhood who would not object to cluster, especially because of the street openings. Mr. Manuing advised that they could not deny the developer the use of his property, and it will be developed, so the neighbors should come to an agreement. Mr. Tallon explained that Sharon and Woodview were originally platted to be extended into this area. Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding advised that they had had a meeting Sunday night and there were 30 people representing about 18 families, and the majority preferred the single family development. Mrs. Spaulding stated that she had spoken for several other people so that each person did not have to speak individually, but if someone had disagreed, they should have spoken up. Mr. Manning suggested that the they should all get together with their Councilmau, Councilinan Miller and the developer. Mr. Tallon again tried to explain to the audience that the intent had always been to expand Woodview and Sharon Drives through this property. Mr. Spaulding stated that they had seeri Whitlatch Cluster Developments in other communities, and they did not like the quality of the homes. Mr. Miller stated that he will try to have the exact meeting date published in the local papers, and suggested that the residents get together first prior to meeting with the developer. T 7