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cluster development. He questioned how the board members would like the property around their homes to be rezoned cluster homes. Councilman ivlcKay commented that there was one solution and that is to not allow the rezoning. Mrs. Levanoff indicated that her and her husband just moved into the area. It doesn't sound like they plan on putting a road from the new site onto Louis Drive. The ViewPoint residents are present because they don't want the construction trucks going through their development and that they are concerned about the increase of their traffic. She questioned what the plans were for the two parcels the Bowers owned on Louis Drive. Mr. Tallon indicated that Mr. Bower commented that his plans were to build a signal family home on the two parcels. Mrs. Levanoff questioned if the lots would have to be rezoned to build a single family home. Nir. Tallon indicated that it would not need to be rezoned, but that it would require variances because it is so narrow. Mrs. Levanoff questioned if the only change to Louis Drive would be a new single family home that would need variances under this proposal. Councilman at large O'Grady indicated that he agreed with Councilman McKay's comments. The residents that bought their homes on Louis Drive have been in their homes a long time. It is a quite cul-de-sac and that shouldn't change. The residents need a solid commitment that the two parcels on Louis Drive will not be used as an access road to any type of development behind their homes. Mr. Celebrezze indicated that he and his wife have lived on Louis Drive for 21years. There are no sidewalks on our streets and those of us that live on Louis Drive have not been told by the developer how they plan on getting access to the new site. The ViewPoint residents don't want them cutting through their streets nor do the residents of Louis Drive. This is phase 4 and there must be a phase 5 to this plan, as Fred Bower owns the parcel right next to this one. This layout is just like the original one; the area closest to property the Bower's own is left undeveloped so another faze can-be added later. The residents of Louis Drive do not want this parcel rezoned. When Home Depot wanted to rezone Brookpark Road the issue went on the voting ballet and the citizens of North Olmsted said no. We the residents don't want rezoning; we want the zoning laws to stay in tack arid enforced. I3e commented that there were only about 8 residents that were notified that this proposal was even taking place. It may be legal but not ethical all the people in the room found out about this through word of mouth. We are all here to let you know that we do not want this to be allowed. Mr. Celebrezze commented that he didn't know if any of the board members were associates of the Bower's or not, he cares but doesn't know. If this project goes through it will be a detriment to this community. Ms. McConnell-Paul thanked the board for having the meeting and answering the residents questions as their have been a lot of rumors as to what will be taking place circulating around. The residents on Louis Drive are concerned about the traffic increase on their road as well as possibilities of having to pay for sidewalks that may have to be added. She indicated that Louis Drive was not the most glamorous road, but has a beauty of its own. Ms. 1VIcConnell-Paul commented that when her and her husband bought their home on Louis Drive the house was a wreck, but the back lot was so beautiful they bought the house anyway. She indicated that her and her husband have had to replace everything but the original doors. She doesn't want to have to see construction as she looks out her windows, nor does she want to see the trees that are presently there removed. Ms. McConnell-Paul addressed the audience members commenting that she hoped they all remembered that codes are put in place to protect the majority of voters and citizens. By granting this variance it allows a non- residential privet enterprise will be granted more status then the residents in this room. Mr. Roodhouse indicated he was not used to speaking before a group such as this, as he was more 14