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? , . through to get to Shepherd's Hill. He doubted that that a unit renting for $850.00 would be considered upscale. Mr. Bower advised that trash pickup would be handled privately. Mrs. Casedante has several concerns: about drainage since she frequently has standing water in her back yard; that tlus will further impact Butternut Ridge school since it is over crowded now; if school buses can get in and out since there are many speeders on the road; there will be a minimum of 200 more cars in the area; and she mentioned the lack of privacy since this will be in her back yard. Mr. Gau1, who lives on Columbia Road and is not an adjacent neighbor, stated that lae was concerned about the density of the complex at the golf course and the Butternut Ridge Apartments and the effect they have on the schools, city services, the infrastructu.re, water, and the ability tm get fire trucks down the streets. He advised that the apartment project is not holding up. He complimented the bu.ilder on decreasing the density, but noted that there were six non-conforming issues mentioned in Mr. Conway's letter. He stated that all the traffic from this project is funneled out omto residential streets, but a commercial development is allowed access onto Brookpark Road. He did not want to denigrate the proposal, but he believed that there should be more thought given to these issues. The city keeps allowing proposals that add to the problems that all ready exist in North Olmsted and possibly there should be a moratorium on building until these problems are resolved. Mr. Geiger, a resident, noted that this proposal would eliminate the proposed east bound exit onto I-480. He mentioned other concerns: how this will ?effect drainage since he has ditches going down both sides of his property; are there going to be buffers or fences; 15 feet front setback were not enough, do these homes meet the EPA standards for noise pollution, since because of the airport, the county has a program all the way to Columbia Road; the sewer system is at capacity now, and the tax payers will be charged to increase it; and he has standing water all year. Mr. Tallon advised that they are just looking at refenal to the board of zoning appeals at this time, many of these issues will be addressed if the variances are granted. Mr. Nichola, a resident, advised that he went through this 5 years ago, and that the proposal was a bad idea 5 years ago and this is a bad idea. He suggested that the owner parcel the property off, and sell it to the adjacent properiy owners. He maintained that Mr. Bower would not be able to do anytluug with the properiy, since he will stop them ,. with the resources he has available. In response to Councilwoman Saringer's question, Mr. Bower stated that they do have a national permit and only less than one acre was determined to be a wetland. Mr. Reale, a resident, advised that he had to stay 6 months in Buttemut Ridge Apartments where he paid $1,260. per month for a 2 bedroom apartment with a loft. He stated that they were continuously being warned by the management company keep doors locked, watch valuables, and to call the police if anyone knocks on the door. He asked that the members check with the Police Department. He maintained that there was ketchup smeared on the walls and he did not want that kind of a situation behind his property. He believed that if these homes were privately owned this would not happen. Mr. Hollis stated that too many issues were never discussed so this could not be approved. He maintained that this company was not experienced in managing a large complex like this. Councilman McKay agreed with what had been said previously and trusted that the members would make the right decision. Mr. Mingas, a resident, stated that since there was only 30 feet behind these homes, their children would be playing in his back yard. Mr. Vannoy, a resident who lives across the street from one of the roads, is concerned that lights would be shining on his house from the drive. He noted that there is another new building at the corner of Brookpark and Clague which is a high accident area, and is concerned that with this drive, the number of accidents will increase. He re-counted the problems that they had when the bridge was closed. He also mentioned the water problems. He wondered if the developer had attempted to purchase any additional properiy in order to line up the drive with tlie road across Clague Road. He aLso asked that the timing of the light at Brookpark and Clague not be changed because there had been problems previously and that the drive across from his property be eluninated. The members discussed the motion privately. Chairmau Tallon moved to refer A Stone's Throw Complex (Shore West Construction), property fronting Brookpark Road, south of I-480 and abutting the rear property 6