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r .? -•-- - P?ANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 1984 PAGE 3 cause of no tree lawns, pedestrians must use street during heavy snows (plowing streets block the sidewalks); have problems with undesirables now, fast food restaurant open until midnight will make worse, too many fast food restaurants in North Olmsted now; they doubt the 300 cars a day estimate; neighborhood has drainage and sewer problems now and more water• will flow onto their property with this development especially since rear property is lower than part containing the restaurant and parking area; North Olmsted is beaoming the shopping and restaurant center of the entire area, people won't want to live here; would like to have more effective utilization of commercial pro.perty; and questioned why same proposal was not accepted in FAirview. Assistant City Engineer McDermott explained that an underground retention system would be required and that no ad- ditional water would be allowed to drain onto their property. Mr. Hennis stated that Sisters withdrew their proposal voluntarily, since Fairview did not seem to be the best location. Councilman Tallon stated that Ranch- view was unique in that there was only one access out of the.developme.nt, he urged that the drive into Ranchview be eliminated, buffer zones should be reconsidered, trash enclosure is too close to adjacent property; parking spaces are across the driveway, handicapped wouTd have to walk across the drive, lighting should no't intrude on residential property. He,itoo, is concerned about Lorain Road, and would like to see increased greenery in front set back. Proposal wi11 be continued and proper noti- fication will be sent to all adjacent residents. Vice Chairman Burns re- quested that proposal be.referred to the Safety Department for their re- port. 4) Bryant and Stratton Business Institute, 26700 Brookpark Rd. Ext. Proposal to construct addition (Heard by Architectural Board of Review March 21, 1984). (Withdrawn from Planning Commission Ma.rch 27, 1984). Building Commissioner Gundy explained that Gold Circle (owner of some of the property involved) has withdrawn its object.ion and site plan problems have been resolved. Commission had some questions, however no representative was present., Mr. S. DiBenedetto, owner of shopping center across the street, told the Commission that in November and December Gold Circle customers -use his parking lot and that he wanted them to be aware of this. B. Gorris moved to continue the Bryant and Stratton Business Institute pro- posal until a representative is present, seconded by J. Wixted, and unani- mously approved. IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: No items V. COMMUNICATIONS: Ord.84-34: Councilman Tallon advised the Commission of the status of the re- zoning ordinance for the proposed Bob Evans Restaurant. Mr. Burns stated he was . not in agreement with the stated in the ordinance that the property could not be developed as currently rezoned. J. Wixted moved to approve Ord. 84-34. At this point Assistant I:aw Director advised that since this rezoning request had