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Planning Commission 5-22-73 _ 2 _ which will pay for substandard housing. Zess than campeti- tively priced housing will be subsidized by your tax dollar. It is not an easy psychological situation to wrestle with. Messrs. Ledvina and Richards suggest initially Planning Com- mission entertain proposal for only one building until it is built and occupied, then assess situation and perlaps then ex- pand to two buildingss Suite size and parking will have to be handled on rezoning basis. There are two alternates - zone 5 acres or more multi-residential, this would be new zoning3 or sub zone in mixed use district to Class C.. Parking as to pres- ent standards may not be required but sufficient land around is to be planted and perhaps planned for parking later. We must pattern ourselves to proposal. 32yo, or maximum ground covering to be continued. Suate size is to follow establ'ished pattern. Leases were fairly standard. N1r. Ledvina said he feels it clearer to have distinct district versus subdivision of mixed use. Conservative approach is needed so no build- ing of another low housing type can be established. Nr. Byers stated at this time he understands funds for this proposal are not now available; he hesitates because there may not be demand9 he has no assurance this type of housing could not be rented to anyone; he also has serious doubts about rush- ing ahead without serious study. Mr. Richards said this is progress report - not a cu].mination. The zoning classification will take ti.me. The Lak Director is needed to help study ordinances and to write one for North Olmsted. Ve need to exnlore what occupanc.y is in other areas. A representatiiae, Mr. Stakich, of Great Northern Towers said procedure in other areas mas to open a pre construction of- fice for appli.cation and refundable deposit to show demand and type of people interested. There were 9 Elderl.y at the committee meeting. The strongest feeling was contrary. Some were not very vocal. Representa- tives from church groups were present for observation. Mr. Richards suggested the church group get behind professionals and all work togethere N1r. Davis said the building does not meet present codes. The Commission is hesitant about rezoning without knowing there is a need. Messrs Stakich and Kline said proposed building cannot be ex- _ clusively for elderly; 90% can be for well elderly. This is the law, 10% can be other people. A deed restriction is sug-- tested. The whole building can be elderly. Proposal is to be continued in committee and there is to be consultation with Law Director Kitchen.