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We could not get tenants to come into the industrial part, let alone on back roads with subdivisions and people residing there.. It was determined that the area, from an existing land use perspective, is not industrial in nature and is not appropriate to continue that way. The street infrastructure would not support the types of vehicles and equipment that industry would take and residential zoning would be most appropriate. Whether this would be single family, cluster conservation, it is site specific and the Planning Commission should evaluate each of those proposals separately. It is not appropriate industrial and should remain as it is used and that being residential. Mrs. Given said it is industrial and when the zoning was changed, this does not help the businesses. Ms. Wenger said current businesses will not be forced to leave. She further said many of the businesses are on the south side of,the street, the north side of the street will be rezoned. She said as times change, this area is not right for industrial development. Mrs. Given said this area was zoned residentia120 years ago, then changed to industrial and now back to residential. She asked if this is fair and is this how the City treats their residents. Chairman Koeth told her he appreciates her comments and they will be considered. Mrs. Given told the Committee to take a good look at this because she will be looking at twenty homes from her window. They will lose their privacy with all the trees being removed. Ms. Hoff-Smith added that she was extremely impressed and has been involved with the community on several different levels. She said getting public participation is extremely difficult, but was impressed with the number of people who came out for the focus groups and their willingness to participate. Change is difficult and looking back th'irteen years to a plan that was never implemented and now we will have a planthat Will,guide us into the future. ,.,? : Mr. Spalding said a lot of time and effort was put forth and 'having served on the Steering Committee, said everyone did a fantastic job. He looks forward to getting more public commentary before proceeding with the Master Plan. Mr. Laslco commented that as an elected member of the Board of Education, he feels that the schools and the City of North Olmsted should work more closely for the betterment of the children and community. He said this type of partnership is already underway' in other areas of Northeastern Ohio and said he is ericouraged by wliat i's incorporate'd in this document because it reflects a more enlightened view. It is the new way of doing business. There will always be areas that the schools will be primarily responsible for,! sucli as grade realignment or curriculum that is being taught. The City on the other hand,ihas area's ?of responsibility, such as, zoning or real estate,, maintenance programs or 'street improvements. Tliere is a great deafof commonality about community facilities and parlcs and recreations. Although it may take time for the zoning process to unfold or be modified, there is the potential to deliv.er the most bang for the buck for citizens of North Olmsted by encouraging, developing and working hand in hand between the schools and the City which can almost immediately improve the quality of life for the people. Mr. Lasko said he is strongly encouraged by the concept of the Master Plan and said it will serve as a guidepost on the City side and with the schools for future'development. Ms. Wenger asked the Commission for any questions or any specific clarifications that she could answer. After having the opportunity to 'see the, presenta'tion, which he feels added a different perspective, Mr. Lasko thought it would be benef cial to have the opportunity to review it in greater detail before getting into a detailed discussion of specifics. Mr. Spalding also agreed that , . .. ?. s... ?: . ..?:..? . ?..i . ? . ,,,