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? F PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 22, 1982 PAGE 4 IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: No Items V. COMMUNICATIONS: ORD. N0. 82.-85: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BY AMENDING SECTION 1174.10 ENTITLED "REGULATIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR TELEPHONE PAY STATIONS" OF CHAPTER 1174 ENTITLED "HEIGHT AND AREA REGU- LATIONS FOR RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICTS" Councilman Woerp:el explained that this Ordinance eliminates the 25' set back requirement for outdoor structures, the 5' side yard requirement, and the necessity for 2 parking spaces for each tele- phone. The written statement of approval from the owner of the property will not have to be notarized. Also paragraph C'makes the :Ohio Bell Telephone and the owner of the property jointly responsible for keeping the equipment in working order and the area free of litter'and debris. Failure to comply could incur a$50.00 fine and/or removal of structure. A representative of Ohio Bell explained the problems with the present Ordinance. Pending agplications were presented to the Commission as an ex- ample of the many applications on file. The Commission.questioned the nlunber of outdoor telephones needed in North Olmsted;:and they also noted the the Ordinance names Ohio Bell Telephon Co. specif- ically and they suggest the Ordinance state "telephone company". The Commission suggested that the BZD Committee request a survey from Ohio Bell Telephone Co. as to location of all existing out- door telephone.structures in North Olmsted. J. Burns moved to accept Ord. 82-85 as submitted with the proposed changes in Item C to read: The applicant and the telephone company supplying the service shall jointly be responsible for the proper maintenance of the structure and the immediate area within which it is in- stalled, including maintaining the equipment in working condition and keeping the immediate area of.the equipment free of litter and debris. Failure to provide proper maintenance and cleanli- ness may result in a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) • per day and/or the removal of the structure, seconded by R. Perla, and unanimously approved. A letter from Mr. Woerpel, Chairman of the BZD Committee, request- ing a review by Planning Commission of possible zoning changes. Mr. Morgan will chair the committee and Mr. Perla will serve on the ad hoc committee. VI. NEW BUSINESS: Mr.- Morgan commended Councilman Woerpel for his attendance at Planning Commission meeting since this facilitates communications between BZD and Planning Commission.