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use and would be developed as single or two family or office district which has a lower volume of traffic then multi family. Existing traffic issues are a concern of the City and any future development in the area will have to take into consideration traffic solutions in the area. 1VIr. Bohlmann advised that he has lived on Barton Road for more than 15 years and the City over the past 15 years has continually tried to apply for grants to put turning lanes at Barton and Bradley roads as well as traffic lights. A study was conducted for the city which states both are warranted but they have never been granted the funds to implement the recommendations. He believed that the Crocker Stearns project once completed could possibly alleviate some of Barton and Bradley roads traffic issues. Ms. Wenger advised that cluster residential developments are not a permitted use under the new residential office district nor would it be a conditional use to be permitted. If a developer wanted to build a cluster development they would have to request the city rezone their land to the proposed district. Grandfathering existing uses means that the current use can continue to be used indefinitely and the owner can sell their business to another business owner to continue the same use. However a variance would be required to expand the business or if the use is discontinued for more than a year or the building is damaged more than 50% then under the non-conforming use standards the owner would be forced to comply with the current zoning requirements. Truck deliveries would be continued to be allowed under the new zoning. She advised that the city is updating the recreation plan and the area is being discussed as to ways the city can enhance the soccer fields and address/alleviate parking issues. The city's intent is to continue to use the two parcels as recreational uses she has no knowledge of any plans to sell or develop the land other than enhancing the recreational use. Currently hospitals are a conditional use for any residential district within North Olmsted not just the proposed area. All developers must develop their land in accordance to the development standards for the district in which the land is located. 1142.06B references buildings fronting onto main streets. An office or business access point needs to be from a collector street not a local street, the requirement does not address the building orientation itself just that the building can not have traffic entering a local road. Buffering for parking and loading areas are required for non-residential uses, however any business or residential development can optionally chose to provide additional landscaping for buffering. However if a single family home was to be built on a lot they would not be required to go before Planning & Design Commission nor City Council they would go through the building deparhnent just like any other resident. Mr. Bohlmann voiced that any subdivision involving five or more homes would be required to go before Planning & Design Commission and Council. Mr. Mahoney commented that if a subdivision was proposed the abutting neighbors would receive notification from the city. Under development standards (D) there is a section which provides nuisance provisions which includes language which could address possible traffic issues. Ms. Wenger advised that the nuisance provision is triggered when there are developments which are required to go before the commission; it is not triggered through one neighbor's noise offending another neighbor as those types of nuisances are addressed under property maintenance, building codes, or noise codes. Ms. Wenger advised landowners to check with the county auditor's office regarding tax issues. Mr. Mahoney thought that as the rezoning would not affect the current uses of the 4