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PLANNING COMNIISSION APRIL 8, 1980 PAGE 3 the adjoining property to accommodate the rink. It was pointed out that many of the skaters are children and that there is a big drop-off rate and that few cars park for the entire session. There is parking provided by 378 spaces, maximum occupancy would probably be 800 people at one time, an average session has about 450 peoplee P rime hours of operation would be evening hours, 8-11 p.m., the late sessions on week- ends would end at approximately 1 a.m. Assistant City Engineer'D. P1cDermott pointed out that all traffic will exit ontoNLill Rd. which is only a 40T right-of-way and is below code. The Saturday afternoon hours would conflict with peak traffic hours on Lorain and Dover Center but the evening hours would be held after the peak traffic time. Chairman Bugala questioned what type of security would be provided inside the building and in the parking lot, since there are frequestly problems which will involve the safety and rescue senrices of the City. It was explained that the rink itself is completely open and visable, and that there would be exterior lighting, and if it is necessary p rivate security will be provided. Mr. Lynn, a representative of Mill Garden Condominiums and other neighbors opposed the plans on the basis of increased traffic, the late hours, the fact that the patrons will cut through private property, that it will p rovide a place to congregate, and that the nursing home across would also have problems with cars turning in their driveway. Council- woman Y. Petrigac, a skater herself, stated that there is a need for a skating rink in North Olmsted, but she questioned the necessity of the late sessions, and shares the concern with the residents as to the traffic problems that will result. Dr. Bernstein stated that if it was considered necessary, they could scale down the facility. The Shezwin Williams representative stated that their plant will not be expanding as originally planned and their operation will be dimin- ishing in the next 2 years. Jim Johns, a student, also stated that there is a need for a roller rink and that if there were a left turn only on to Mill Road it would divert the traffic onto Porter Rd. and eliminate the use of Dover Center. Because of the complex traffic problems the Commission feels that it is necessary to refer this to the Safety Department. J. Roberts moved to refer the North Olmsted Skating Rink to the Architectural Board of Review and request a safety review by the City and a report to the Planning Commission, seconded by R. Perla, and unanimously approved. IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISION: (a) Sherwin Williams Sub division 232-12-2 and 232-12-4, which on both Mill Road and Lorai.n This item was discussed ab ovi T.tem (d). R. Perla moved to to Committee, seconded by J. - Realignment of two (2) p arcels, are located between and have frontage Road; two (2) sublots. under J3uilding Department Requests: refer the Sherwin Williams Subdivision Roberts, and unanimously approved.