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? i. .? doesn't fit into the master plan for the city. The Planning Commission is basing their decision on the impact it would have to the surrounding neighborhoods. R. 'I'allon motioned to not allow the rezorung of the property as it could be developed with class A homes. Mr. Conway indicated that the plans before the board were not for rezoning, but for the development of cluster homes. Mr. Dubelko indicated that cluster development proposals were different then most proposals. Chapter 1136.12 which deals with cluster developments indicates that the board is supposed to receive reports from the Engineering Department, Building Department, Safety Department and the Law Department prior to the proposal being addressed. He questioned if the board members had received such reports. If not, he did not think the Planning Commission should make a motion on the proposal at this meeting as the board didn't have the information before them torught. Mr. I3ubelko indicated that that the board has to follow the laws of the city. Mr. Dubeiko reviewed what was required to review the cluster proposal. Mr. Spagnuolo asked if the residents could get a copy of the reports. Mr. Dubelko indicated that they could as they would be public documents. Mr. Spagnuolo questioned what the reports would be based on. Mr. Dubelko reviewed what the reports would be based on. A gentleman form the audience commented that if the board voted to not rezone the parcel, why can't that be the end of it. Mr. Dubelko commented that it is never a good idea to not follow the City's laws. Mr. Tallon commented to the clerk to strike his motion. R. Tallon motioned to have the Building Commissioner request reports from the Building Department, Engineering Department, Safety Department, and the Law Department and that the cluster proposal be tabled until the next Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan and unanimously approved. IV. NEW 17EVELOPMENTS AND SLTBDIVISIONS: Foreman; Consolidation Plat: The proposal is to combine permanent parcel Nos. 235-14-007; 008, and 235-14-009 (formerly different owners) located on the east side of Burns Road south of Midvale Avenue, into one (1) parcel. Zoning is "B"-Residence, Single entirely and proposal conforms to Zoning Code Requirements for lot area, frontage, and depth. Acting Chairman Brennan called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. & Nlrs. Foreman came forward to present their proposal. Mr. Brennan asked Mr. Foreman to review the reason for his request. Mr. Foreman indicated that he would like to combine the two lots, as the vacant lot was not useable because of the easement, wluch ran down the rruddle of the lot. They were informed they could not put a fence on a vacant lot. They purchased the lot last year and had the horne removed. Mr. Brennan commented that the applicant would just be enlarging his yard and fencing it in. The lot conforms to the zoning codes and the commission has no objections to the request. He asked if there was anyone in the audience that had concerns with the request. No further comments were made. 20