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, Planning Commission Sub Committee on Land Use 10-3-74 - 2- Mr°s. John Zipp, 29658 Lorain Rd. asked about coordination of plan with State and County Road development. Ghe also mentioned that some three Commission members will be leaving the Commission and should not tell property owners how to use their propertye Irvin Seidel, 30940 Lorain Rdo said he has commercial property with high taxes and now his property is planned far residential. He further stated from W. 25th St. to the County Line on Lorain Road no home has beP built for 10 years. It is 25 or 50 years -too late for this plan. He express??trong objections to new plan. Mr. Seidel also mentioned traffic and shopping patterns. A member of the Commission said apartments and not private residences are plan- ned and apartments have been built along Lorain Road in the past ten years. He also read "There will always be zoning changes" from Regional Planning report. There is more open property on west end of Lorain Rd. Rezoning does not neces- sarily lower property values. Mr. Frnest said the 1962 strip rezoning was against wishes of propert,y owners. Mrs. J. L. Collins, 6438 Christman Drive, representing Bretton Ridge Homeowners Association, spoke in favor of the Comprehensive Plan. Nir. Ream 30119 Lorain Rd. said he has off street parking and his property is conducive to commercial development. He said office buildings are harder to fill than commercial buildings. Mr. Brewer said the committee had looked at and considered all facets of the area. Consideration was given to what was best for the entire cornmunity and not to tread on anyone's toes. R. Spaeth, 28873 Tudor Dr., representing ?ndest Park, Forest Ridge Civic Associa- tion' said he has not bought property for financial gain. He mentioned land speculationo Also he said he does not like to look at what he sees on I,orain Rd. He favors the new plan as do those whorn;,he represents. Max Johnson, 29794 Lorain Rd., a 25 year resident, has 8 in sewer and wonders hoVa this size sewer can accommodate apartments. fIe also mentioned the unsightly- ness of the towing service, the bars, etc. Mrs. Zipp pointed out -the allottments were developed after Lorain Road was re- zoned. Rezoning of residential into commercial of 4 1/2 acres on Brookpark Extension for 32 stores and bij complex on other side was brought to the attention of Commission members. Question was asked why Brookpark rxtension is not limited access as is the original Brook Park Rd. Mr. Prokasy explained Brookpark Extension and Great Northern Blvd. vere neces- sary for future road development; mentioning 611 and other roads. Mr. Prokasy then pointed out the proceduree if motion on the floor tonight passes, then plan goes to Council for legislation, three readings and public hearing. There is no commitment tonight. H. Babcock, 29356 Bretton Ridge thanked the committee for its work and is in ac- cord with its recornmendations. IZecyeled Bond - One etep to eave oux envixonment