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the property lines of all three lots. His October 9 report delineates the dimensions of each of the <br />lots once the splits and consolidations are completed. The dimensions would be noted in the <br />Mylar prior to recording, therefore he recommends approval. Mr. McLaughlin said they are <br />trying to square up each of the three lots. Mr. Rerlco questioned why after so many years were <br />the lots being squared off now. Mr. McLaughlin said that the original owner was not interested <br />and the new homeowner is worlcing with his neighbors to straighten out the lot lines. <br />Ma-. I,aslco moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann, to approve CMS08-18: Lot Split and <br />Consolidation Plat of 456 Revei•e Drive which consists of a lot split of PPN 235-16-029 <br />located along the east side of Revere Drive (5519 Itevere Drive) currently zoned One <br />Family Residence B. Two lot consolidations are proposed as a result of the lot split of PPN <br />235-16-029. PPNs 235-16-022 (5503 Revere Drive) and 235-16-030 (5535 Revere Drive) are <br />each separately consolidating with the lot split portions of PPN 235-16-029, which was <br />unanimously approved 5-0. <br />COMMUNICATIONS <br />Oi•dinance 2008-131: <br />An ordinance providing for the ainendment of section 1127.04 of the Zoning Code of the City of <br />North Olmsted to provide for voter approval by majority of electors within the ward of any <br />Zoning or Rezoning from Single Family to Residential Cluster District. <br />Ms. Wenger said the ordinance would amend the Zoning Code to require that any rezoning from <br />any Single Residence District to Residential Cluster District be submitted to the voters of the <br />ward for approval. While this legislation was initiated in response to one particular rezoning <br />proposal, it is important to loolc at the impact of the ordinance broadly. The Charter only has one <br />provision for mandatory referral to electors when the number of multi dwelling units in the City <br />exceeds 20 percent and there is a multi family district rezoning request. Because Residential <br />Cluster is a single residence district, the provision is not applicable. The Charter gives the <br />Commission the authority to hear applications for land use and zoning proposals, subject to final <br />approval by City Council. Ordinance 2008-131 cedes the authority in cases involving <br />Residential Cluster District zoning. A developer could go through a lengthy development review <br />process with staff, Boards and Commissions, and City Council, receive development approval <br />and then have the rezoning denied at the ballot Uox. She does not support any provisions for <br />inandatory referral to electors of any zoning proposals. Such legislation would have a significant <br />negative impact on the development review process. The legislation is also unnecessary as <br />residents already have the power to petition for a zoning referendum. <br />Ms. Wenger refei-red to an opinion on the issue given in 2002 by Stuart Meck, a recognized <br />expert in the field of planning law. He noted ways in which this type of practice could damage <br />mature suburbs where developable land is scarce. He claims it impedes the ability of planning <br />Commission and legislators to negotiate with developers, raises social equity issues, removes <br />accountability for decision malcing, and requires applicants to engage in costly campaigns. <br />Although she respects residents' input and rights to petition for referendum the ordinance would <br />iinpede the City's development process.