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be returned to council for approval, prior to any discussion of the building proposaL R Tallon moved to continue the Biskind Development Company, Amendment to a preliminary land use plan proposing a hotel (Studio Plus) at Great Northem Technology Park, to be located on the south side of Country Club Boulevard, east of Victoria Plaza Apartments until the next meeting or whenever the requested information is available. The motion was seconded by Mrs. O'Rourke, and unanimously approved. N. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: 1) Bridgeport Development Plat and Improvement Plans. The proposal, originally submitted by Whitlatch & Co. and approved by North Olmsted Planniug Commission and Council, for the two (2) abutting subdivisions now combined, is for fifly five (55) residential sublots, and one (1) pond area, all from originally platted parcels 231-14-1, 2, 3, 4, and 231- 11-43. Location is north of Lorain Road between ClagueRoad and West 231 Street. Zoning is "C" Residence, Single, entirely. Mr. Block, builder and Mr. Sheehe, engineer, has reviewed the minutes and the landscape plan which was presented by Whitlatch Developers. They advised that he had no problem with the landscaping plan and the 5 foot vinyl fence, either black or green, whatever the city wants. Mr. Herbster asked if the developer was planning on making some contribution toward the upkeep of the drainage area that Mr. Whitlatch had agreed to. Mr. Block would have to discuss that with the city since there were no details in the minutes. Mr. Tallon advised that it was stated that this was to have been negotiated between the developer and the city. Mr. Block responded that there would be no problem with that. Ms. Lipinski, a resident, is concerned about the aesthetics of the retention area and the chain link fence since she abuts it on the northwest corner. She would prefer that the chain link fence be installed around the top of the basin, inside the tree buffer. After studying the previous plans for the retention basin, the n4embers that it might be possible to put the fence around the basin. Mr. Block will put the fence wherever the city would want it. It was also clarified that the center of the swale was to be concrete. Ms. Lawrence, a resident, had concerns because they were dealing with a new owner, and wondered if the commitments made by Mr. Whitlatch would still be in effect. She would like this developer to get together with the neighbors, because she wondered if he were aware of all the problems, drainage, traffic, and their roads which are in bad condition. Mr. Block responded that all the bonds are in place that were requested for Mr. Whitlatch, all the plans that were in place for the original plan have been approved by the city. Ms. Lawrence would like some kind of guarantee that, if the existing residents have problems, there would be something in writing stating that the new owners would help them. Mr. Hickey, a resident, was concerned about having heavy equipment driving over the roads which are in bad condition now and thought that was to be discussions about bringing in this equipment from Lorain Road, instead of on the existing roads. They did use the easement to bring in the equipment to put the pipe in and that worked well. Mr. Tallon believed that Mr. Whitlatch had promised this when he owned both parcels, but he no longer owns either of them. Mr. Block stated that the owners of the Lorain Road property would not agree to it. Mr. Belsito again complained about the cracks in his plaster from the tree removal in Rice Ditch, and he is concerned this construction will cause more damage and asked the members to come and- ee what had been done. Mrs. Golden is concerned that the city will not maintain the retention since they do not maintain Rice ditch now. Since there is only a 5 foot fence, she is concerned over the safety of children. She also mentioned the poor condition of the roads and wondered when the city would replace the streets after they were made worse by the heavy equipment. W. Lekan would also like the fence moved into the rim of the basin. In response to his questions, Mr. Sheehe explained that this retention is different in that it is somewhat bigger and the grade is less. Mrs_ Spaulding had presented 6