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November 14, 1986 J. Burns, Chairman Planning Commission City of North Olmsted 5200 Dover Center Rd. P1.Olmsted, 0. 44070 Dear Mr. Burns: Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment upon the proposed residential subdivision on Bradley Road, Permanent Parcel No. 233-4-1. The Metroparks System is strongly opposed to the subdivision and develop- ment of this parcel as proposed for several r.easons. This site is poorly drained and is, in fact, under water for long; periods after heavy ra"ins and snow melt. The shallow soils of this area retain surface water to an ex- tent sufficient to require draining or filling to permit development. It can be expected that, if developed for housing as proposed, a signifi- cant concern for health will arise because of poor drainage and the endemic high mosquito population. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health, over the last decade, has found it necessary to investigate numerous cases of California (LaCrosse) encephalitis which.it has determined are related to the Bradley Woods area. The Ohio Department of Health considers the area to be one of three in the state in which the LaCrosse virus is endemic. For the above reasons, the Metroparks considers the property to be unsuitable for the residential development/use purpose intended, and urges the North Olmsted City Administration to determine likewise. The Cleveland Metroparks System does not intend to cooperate in any way in the development of this parcel for the type of development Proposed, and will resist efforts to alter drainage and provide utilities to the site. Sincerely, *iefof Coles SDC:PC rk Plan ning Boarcl of Park Commissioners Joseph P. Madzelonka, President Eleanore Kapel, Vice President G. Stanley Mottershead, Vice President Lou E. Tsipis, Executive DirectorlSecretary