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, - PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 1984 PAGE 2 $, Proposal was withdrawn by the developer. Will be heard at next meeting. 4) Arby's 26368 Lorain Rd. Proposal to put free standing walk-in freezer on property. Mr. Bir, the owner, explained that the free standing 8' x 8` stainless steel walk in freezer would be placed to the rear of the building, ad- jacent:to the sidewalk and behind the menu board. Commission discussed the planned overhead wiring; since freezer will only be about 6' from building this should not be a problem if wire is in conduit. Commission prefers that freezer match the building. J. Brown moved to approve the Arby's proposal to put a free standing 8' x 8' freezer on their property in a dark brown or chocolate color, making sure that the overhead wire is encapsulated in conduit, seconded by T. Morgan, and unanimously ap- proved. IVe NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: 1) Rezoning request: Parcel 236'2-2 located between the Zayre/Rini Stores and the Ponderosa Restaurant/Kings Path Condominium, and having frontage on both Lorain and Brookpark Roads? proposal is to change the existing zone of Class B Hi--Rise to Retail Business, General. (Continued from the meeting of ;7anuary 24th). Chairman Morgan explained that the Mayor has advised him that the City is not going to rejoin'the Regional Planning Commission; however, since the City is a member of NOACA and they provide a similar service, a letter is being drafted requesting their input as to the desirability of this rezoning. Mr. Glassman, attorney representing Mr. Stark, owner of the adjacent Zayre/Rini shopping strip, re-stated their objections and con- cerns regarding the rezoning; that the square footage of the lot would accomodate a retail development behind the proposed, however the narrow width would only allow one common drive; and that the traffic congestion at this point would discourage patronage to their existing shopping center. He stated that the present use (erroneously stated as residen- tial) was more compatible with their development and the adjacent condo- , minium, Ae urged that the issue be referred to some professional plan- ning group. They will pursue legal remedies if rezoning is approved. Mr. Richland, of Great Northern, again stated that property was not zoned residential and that condominiums could not be built under present zoning. This land would accomodate a 5 to 20 story professional office building. He and Mr. Vollamn of Bob Evans both stated that Bob Evans would not allow a development that would create traffic congestion that would be detrimental to the area, since the restaurant would be their primary interest. Mr. Stark again stated their position and that Bob Evans would draw a large volume of traffic and that they would have to utilize the rear of the property to cover their investment in this large parcel of land, and that the'Commission must consider the adjacent pro- perties. Assistant Law Director Dubelko responded to questions raised at the last meeting: the City cannot restrict the uses of the rear portion and split zoning of the parcel could probably be overturned. He was not able to see a copy of the contract between Biskind Properties and Bob Evans to study restrictions in co.ntract nor could the City ever enforce