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, ., ?, . City Engineer Durbin stated engineering found their plat acceptable and had no objections to the request. Mr. O'Malley echoed the recommendations of the planner and stated that although the creation of a new lot includes frontage and the assumption that with that frontage includes access which is not the case in this matter. It should be made clear to the applicants that frontage does not equal access to Brookpark Road as it would be subject to O.D.O.T requirements for limited access to a highway. The existing condition of the property already has access via its neighbor and will require cross easements to use the mall driveways. Applicant's presentation: Mr. Kashima with Westfield Corporation stated the current site is 16.7 acres and owned by the department store company and they are asking to be allowed to break off 1.5 acres of the existing lot. If the lot split is approved they will purchase the lot from the May Company and subsequently lease the site to a restaurant operator. The required leases are currently in negotiations and close too being finalized. He said he was very appreciative for the input and advice City officials had given him. Commission's comments: Mr. Yager indicated that he had no objections to the split but thought the applicant would want more parking area along Brookpark. Mr. Koeth asked if there were any plans to petition O.D.O.T for access onto Brookpark Road and Mrs. Hoff-Smith asked if Westfield would be consolidating the lot into their existing lot. Mr. Kashima assured the commission that the mall had no intentions of requesting access onto Brookpark Road and there were no plans currently to consolidate the lots. Mr. Spalding questioned if there would be any changes to the current parking layout. Mr. Kashima stated there were no plans to change the current parking layout. The current building has been demolished and a new restaurant will be constructed in its place. W. Spalding moved to approve Westfield Shopping Center (PP# 236-09-001, Great Northern Mall) their request to split Permanent Parcel Number 236-09-001 (16.73478 acres) into two parcels. The split parcel (Parcel A) will be 1.50 acres. The remaining parcel (Parcel B) will be 15.2348 acres. The location of the new split parcel is at the existing vacant building on the north side of Great Northern Mall in front of Kaufmann's and west of Dick's Sporting Goods. The, proposed use of Parcel A will be a restaurant. Zoning is Retail Business, General. The proposed lots will conform to the area and frontage requirements of the Zoning Code. With the condition that Parcel A will continue to use and preserve the circle road and not request or have access to Brookpark Road. The applicant will acquire proper cross easements for access. S. Hoff-Smith seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS Continue review of Planning Commissions section of the North Olmsted City Charter. Mr. Yager felt that the recommendation to combine the Architectural Review Board with the Planning Commission was a good idea. He believed that it would help the city be more business friendly and expedite the process for applicants. He believed that the reason the 2