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ki ovvu separate internal: Condomuuum Declaration File; Association, and Management. Substantial birming is shown on Cook Road that is going to be approxdmately eight feet high with landscaping across. Mr. Crrindell further noted the natural trees will buffer the properry to the north and west of the property and the drainage issues will be addressed. The siguage will be similar in size, shape, and color, although it will read Cinuamon Woods South. The colors of the units, roofs and exterior siding are proposed to be the same as the existiug Cinnamon Woods. Mr. Grindell noted there has been some concern expressed by the residents concerning the removal of trees. He advised they will preserve as many trees as possible and welcomed input from the City of North Olmsted. Mr. Brennan questioned if the intent is to match the Cinnamon Woods project in styles, architectural features, colors, etc. Mr. Grindell agreed the brochures presented which depict current homes within the Cinnamon Woods development will be duplicated in Cinnamon Woods South but again noted they would be two separate associations. He noted, with the exception of Cinnamon Way, all streets within this development will be privately maintained by their respective association. Mr. Brennan questioned why there would be a separate association for the south as he believed if the developer could bear the maintenance costs of all the residence it would be cheaper for everyone. Mr. Grindell advised part of it was a concem expressed by current Cinnamon Woods Residents and the other was a concern about cost allocations. Building Commissioner Conway explained when this project was originally approved (existing Cinnamon Woods) it was under the Mixed Use District and there were provisions in the code for two families at that time for reduced size units. He noted when the rezoning was originally proposed it was for Mixed Use District, but for whatever reason the developer decided to rezone to Single Family Cluster. Mr. Conway advised there are several issues that will need to be addressed including: (1) the three models do not meet the standards of a Single Family Cluster District; (2) required 25 foot setbacks from the street except for the areas in which there are sidewalks; (3) required 25 foot setback from the sidewalk where there are sidewalks; (4) there are no recreational areas shown; and (5) there are no guest parking spaces. It was noted sidewalks appear on both sides of the street. Mr. Brennan noted these would be variance issues. Mr. Grindell advise&when this went before plauning commission and council for the rezoning the intent was to match this development up to the rest of Cinnamon Woods. He noted the land was rezoned to Single Family Cluster because the city had concerns about the Mixed Use Zoning because other less desirable things are permitted in a mixed use area. Mr. Koeth questioned what the zoning is for the existing Cinnamon Woods. Mr. Conway verified the land for Cinnamon Woods was originally zoned Mixed Use and never changed, and prior to 1991 there were provisions for developing as a two family and that is the path the developer took at the time the current development was proposed. The code has since been changed and units of that size are no longer permitted. Mr. Koeth, questioned if there are any existing recreational areas or areas where tlus could be implemented. Mr. Crrindell verified there were not any recreational areas. He questioned how far the u.nits are off from the code in terms of size. Mr. Conway advised of the following area requirements: a one floor unit requires 1500 square feet floor area, a one and a half story unit requires 1150 square feet floor area, and a two story unit requires 900 square feet floor area. He noted the following units would not meet these requirements: Jasmine unit which is 1239 (one story unit), Ginger unit which is 1118 (story and a hal fl; and the Cinnamon 819 (two story unit. Mr. Conway advised the biggest request would be for the one story unit which is approximately 260 square feet smaller than the required size. Mr. Grindell advised it was anticipated that the guest parking would be provided by the additional parking area therefore there is not any additional parking area proposed. Mr. Conway advised it is up to the commission to determine if that is acceptable. Mr. Grindell noted there is not any parking in the existing Cinnamon Woods and this project was meant to be a continuation. 4,