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? 3p City of Nortli Olmsted PL.AAINING COMMISSION Report of Sub Committee on Land Use October 3, 1974 Sub Committee Chairman Brewer called the meeting to order at 7eL0 p.mo Present: Messrs. Brewer, E1liott, Davis and Prokasy. Absent: ivxs. Eian, Mr. Richards and Mr. Tischler. Also Present: Recording Secretary Mrs. Virginia Hodgins Mr. Brevaer asked Mr. Elliott to be Acting Secretary. Chairman Brewer stated purpose of the meeting is to present report of his sub- committee to Planning Commission as a whole. Chairman Bremer read sub commit- tee report in its entirety. Copy was given to Secretary Hodgins with instruc- tions the report be written into the minutes. After report was read a colored map was displayeAA explained. Mr. Davis moved to approve the plan as submit- teda Mr. Prokasy seconded the motion. . Discussion followed. Mr. Prokasy mentioned all the work over a long period which has gone into the plan. Citizens' Advisory Committee, Regional Plan- ning Commission, Council and Planning Commission all have worked. Chairman Brewer then asked for questions and comments from the audience. E. J. Saumer, 30399 Lorain Rd. asked about area near Barton Rd. He was told the month of August was spent by members of the Commission examining parcels in regard to land, topography of properties alorg Lorain-Road and behind properties on Lorain Rd. N?r. Prokasy explained excess of land zoned for re- tail as outlined by Regional Planning Commission so this new plan was devised. There are several reasons for split in Barton Road area rezoning - south side backs up to Metropolitan Park Vihile the south side back up into business area. Excess of land zoned for retail necessitated reduction of 180 some acres. Of- fice residential is use most applicable. D. A. Ernest, 30106 Lorain Rd. asked if Planning Commission is not adopting complete definition of office-residential as defined by Regional Flanning. Mr. Brewer answered by referring to report read earlier this evening. Mr. Prokasy referred to Land Planning regulation book. Height and space limita- tions suggested by Regional Planning are two story or 30 ft. TH,?o and on-half story is now recommended. Area limitations will have to be included in new ordinance to be drawn. Intent is to retain items in present code such as 50 ft. set back. Mr. Ernest mentioned the two parcels just west of Elmhurst and backing up into Metropolitan Park and how ideal they could be for hi-rise. Mr. Es°nest quoted Mayor Christman from a May, 1973 meeting. Height of hi rise was discussed; prices for land were discussed. Reoycled Bond - One etep to eave oux eavironment