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was seconded by T. Hreha and unanimously approved. In the framing of the motion, W. Tallon indicated that the applicants were then sent to Board of Zoning and Development. Motion carried. IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: 1. Root Road vacation and Lehlbach Lot Split and Assemblv Plat - Revised plan - NOTE: `I'hat the proposed items in both cities of Westlake and North Olmsted and requires approval by each city. North Olmsted Item: The proposal is to split permanent parcel numbers 231-19-021 into two (2) sections of land, (G & H) and each section being joined to adjacent Westlake property. Location is the West Side of Columbia Road, south of the projected intersection with Root Road. Zoning within North Olmsted is B-Residence, Single Entirely. Note: this proposal was tabled at the May 23, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Tallon called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Gertsma came forward to review the request. Mr. Gertsma indicated that Mr. Lehlbach would like split and attach the property to have access from Columbia Road to his house. Mr. Allan questioned if it would be attached by a private drive. Mr. Gertsma responded that it would attach to Columbia Road. Mr. Allan questioned how the property would be attached to Columbia Road. Mr. Gertsma indicated that it would simply be a driveway. Mr. Gertsma indicated that Mr. Lehlbach's problem is that he built his house to the rear and uses an easement from the proposed Root Road. He would like to have a standard driveway to Columbia Road. Mr. Tallon indicated that the property only needs one access since it is in a residential area. Mr. Gertsma indicated that if another drive cannot be put in, the land just sits there and nobody can get to it. He indicated that Westlake had been approached to vacate their side of the land. If Westlake vacates, N1r. Lehlbach can then attach the two parcels together. Right now the two parcels cannot be attached because Root Road separates them. 1V1r. Tallon indicated that everyone would like to develop a property. Mr. Gertsma indicated that this does not have anything to do with a development; it has to do with the front yard placement. Mr. Tallon indicated that Mr. Lehlbach has a front yard on Root Road. Mr. Gertsma indicated the front yard is in Westlake, which is not a full road but only 30 feet. Mr. Tallon indicated that access to the driveway is on Root Road and that what Mr. Lehlbach is asking for access to be on an adjacent property. Mr. Tallon questioned what difference it makes where the access is. Mr. Gertsma indicated that 1V1r. Lehlbach would like to sell his property someday. Mr. Tallon indicated that Mr. Lehlbach has access to Columbia road. Mr. Gertsma indicated that Mr. Lehlbach is asking Westlake to vacate that. Mr. Spalding questioned if North Olmsted vacated the road. Mr. (iertsma indicated that North Olmsted vacated in 1978 and Mr. Lehlbach would like to request Westlake to vacate their side as well. This way it would be a standard size lot facing Columbia Road instead of facing just another piece of land. Mr. Tallon questioned how many parcels Mr. Lehlbach owns. Mr. Gertsma pointed out the parcels owned by W. Lehlbach. Mr. Tallon indicated that they are building a development. Mr. Gertsma replied "no." Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if this proposal had been heard previously. Mr. Spalding indicated that it had come up two weeks ago. Mr. Gertsma replied, "no." He indicated that it has nothing to do with the development of Rosewood. Mr. Gertsma