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PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 28, 1978 PAGE 2 was working with the city to do all possible to come to a solution that is acceptable to everybody concerned. ' (b) Mr. McDermott introduced the plans for Gertsma Construction Co. D evelop- ment which is requesting the realignment of 3 parcels (231-19-11,. 231-19-12, 231-32-1) located between Columbia Rd. and Root Rd. and' in- cludes proposed Gessner Rd. extension west to Root Rd. He advised the board that one of the lots (231-32-1) ?ias city property and at this point the city was not making any committment and that prior to any approval by the'Commission of the proposal the city would have to approve the plans. Mr. Lawrence Gertsma of Gertsma Construction wants to resubdivide these parcels to provide a second exit from his proposed subdivision in Westlake. His original plans provided for an exit onto Root Rd. but the Westlakk Planning Commission has requested that the exit be onto Columbia Rd. instead of Root Rd. Mr. Gertsma explained that he can locate the road to the north of the proposed Gessner Extension b ut that extending Gessner Road would also be to the advantage of North Olmsted, and will provide the best traffic pattern for his subdivision. Mr. Roberts questioned the number of homes involved in the subdivisiona Mr. Gertsma explained that there were 56 homes now and that later it can be expanded to 160 at which time another road will be constructed. The commission studied the plans and discussed the location of the road in relation to the pro- posed relocation of State Route 252o(Columbia Raad). It was determined also, that a building now situated on one of the lots was non-conforming and Mr. Gertsma assured the commission that it would be removed, and . the proposed houses would be brought into conformity with the new rear property lines. Mr. J. Cirnski of Henry G. Reitz Engineering Co., Engineer for Gertsma Construction explained that all the drainage from the de- velopment will go into Westlake. TZr. Roberts invited the adjoining property owners to view.the plans, ask questions, or make comments. Mr. Janes M. Reese stated that traffic on Columbia had increased tre- mendously with the opening of State Route 2.that this :proposaJ;wou_Jd_ add consideraUly to their traffic and safety problemse Mrs.Reese also commented that a traffic ligh or 4-way stop would add to the noise problem with the coflstant stopPing and starting of cars and, especially, trucks. Mr. Roberts explained to the residents that this road would also open up part of North Olmsted's undeveloped land not just for the subdivision use. Mr. Bugula made a motion to put the Gertsma Subdivision in com- mittee and that it be reviewed by the engineering and Safety Departments. Seconded by D. Ryan and unansmously approved. V • COMMUNICATIOidS Letter from the Landmark Commission notifying the Planning Commission that on November 16, 1978 the Landmark Commission has selected the Frostville area to to be designated as a landmark. After a brief discussion Mr. moved that the Frostville area be recommended to be designated as a Landmark. Seconded by R. Bugala and motion passed. VI. NEjd BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSIidESS None