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from Mr. Mortach regarding the matter of a fence being installed was given to the applicant and would be looked into and discussed at the follow-up meeting. Mr. Yager noted that there was sections of existing fences on neighboring properties and questioned their existence. J. Lasko moved to table the proposal for Nissan of North Olmsted at 28500 Lorain Road which consists of facade renovations & sfgnage requesting that the applicant submit revised plans. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. VI. COMMUNICATIONS: Ordinance: 2006-135 An ordinance creating new chapter 1142 (Residential Office District) of the North Olmsted Zoning Code in order to establish a new district of permitted uses. Ms. Wenger reviewed land use recommendations of the 2005 Master Plan, including specific recommendations for the west end focus area, encompassing the Barton/Bradley triangle area. The area is currently zoned light industrial, and the Plan recommends some type of residential use in the area. Since the Plan's update she has been working with the zoning advisory committee for possible solutions/updates to all zoning districts, but in particular the triangle area. She told the Commission members that if the legislation was approved it would create a new zoning district only, and would not rezone any land/parcels in the city at this time. However the next step would then be identifying appropriate areas which should be zoned Residential Office District and then proceed through legislative action to rezone those properties. The concept of a Residential Office District came about through acting on concerns voiced by both council and residents who live and own property within the triangle area as well as viewing the current uses of the area. To rezone tlie area strictly residential would challenge existing businesses which were developed under current zoning requirements. Reviewing the triangle area also showed that there was a high volume of residential homes, home offices, small businesses, government uses, parlcs & recreation and a very limited number of industrial uses. She believes that creating the new zoning district would provide an area to transition between residential neighborhoods and more intense uses, while reflecting many of the uses currently in the area. The provisions within the new district would ensure the residential character of the area would be maintained. Mr. Conway advised that the Building Department was in favor of the proposed zoning district as it is presented. Mr. Raig advised that the creation of the district was good for the city however the maximum slope for landscape mounds of 3:1 would limit the amount of area which could be developed and suggested modifying the maximum slope requirement. Mr. O'Malley advised that creating the district and rezoning areas into the newly created district places restrictions on existing private property owners. Government exercises authority based on solid foundations in planning principals such as master plans which are intended to forecast what type of land uses are appropriate which form the foundation for a reasonable non-arbitrary exercise of government regulations. The proposed ordinance is the nuts & bolts of what uses are permitted, what uses would be conditional, and some of the regulations which will ensure specific objectives are met within the district as listed within the ordinance. The ordinance is one of many pieces of legislation which will go before the Commission to implement or carry out the master plan objectives. Mr. Bohlmann asked if cluster housing which has been proposed or assisted living would be a permitted uses in the triangle area if the ordinance is adopted and area rezoned. He asked Ms. 3