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t Mrs. 0'Rourke questioned if they would have sidewalks. Mr. Gilespie replied that they aren't showing sidewalks, but they would certainly detail that in the final landscape plans. Mr. Tallon indicated that this proposal would have to go before the City Forester before they could touch any of the trees. He called any residents who wished to speak forward at this time. Dean McKay, resident of 5197 Columbia Rd., came forward to speak. He questioned how many units were going in. Mr. Gilespie took time to point out and count each unit for him. Mr. McKay coinmented that eleven guest parking spaces is kind of sparse for forty apartments. When holidays, like Christmas, come around it inight not be enough parking. Mr. Tallon questioned if the building department could explain the guest parking. Mr. Rymarczyk replied that they do meet the intent of the code. One enclosed off street parking space and one open parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit and one additional guest parking for every ten apartment units. He changed his opinion and let the board know that they did not meet the code for their parking, so they are short on parking spaces. Mr. Gilespie questioned how short. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated that they have 40 apartments, so they need 84 parking spaces and they show approximately 59. So, they are short 25 parking spaces. He commented that he would have to count again, because where you have a garage and a unit, you also could double park. You could park a car in the drive in front of the garage. Mr. Gilespie indicated that after the final review with Mr. Rymarczyk, if they were short on parking spaces, they would make them up. If it results in losing a unit to make it up, then that is what they will do. Bill Weber, a resident of Kennedy Ridge Rd., caine forward to speak. Mr. Weber questioned how the surface water would be drained because there are no storm sewers on Kennedy Ridge. Mr. Gilespie replied that the drainage would flow to the north into the right of way of ODOT. They will either have a small retention pond or go through pipe sizing. Mr. Tallon indicated that the ordinance reads that each individual development has to maintain their own water on the premises and has to be released at 90%. Mr. Weber questioned how they were handling the sanitary sewer. Mr. Tallon indicated that doesn't come before this board. He has to meet all of the City's ordinances through the Engineering Department. Mr. Weber questioned if Mr. Deichmann knew if Kennedy Ridge would need to enlarge their sewer line. Mr. Deichmann indicated no, they would not have to increase the size of the pipe on Kennedy Ridge. An eight inch pipe can handle 400 homes easily and that is what is there now. Mike Yunich, a resident from Kennedy Ridge Rd., came forward to speak. He questioned what they are going to do about the street issue. The greenhouse really took a toll on Kennedy Ridge throughout the years. Mr. Tallon indicated that the streets would have to be addressed through City Council. The engineering department and service department grade their roads throughout the entire City and record when they should be repaired and upgraded. Mr. Yunich questioned if there was a plan for. snow removal. Mr. Gilespie replied that there would be, but he doesn't have details tonight. Mr. Yunich commented that he was very concerned with parking. People are parking all over the street now, when there are parties there is no room for anything. Mr. Tallon questioned if Kennedy Ridge had curbs. W. Yunich replied no. Mr. Rymarczyk commented that he had the final parking count and they do show 86 spaces where as they are required to have 84. Len Miller, a resident of Kennedy Ridae, came forward to ask a question. He questioned what the 50 ft. buffer would be. Mr. Gilespie replied no thought other than what is deemed appropriate, in terms of the trees they are going to save, they have to meet with the Forester. There is a group of trees through a major portion of that 50 'ft. buffer. They will have a final tree survey done and if they need to add trees then they will. R. Tallon motioned to send Kennedy Ridge Apts. on to the safety forces (police and fire) and the City Forester for their review and this proposal will be tabled until the next Planning Commission meeting (1/8/02). The motion was seconded by W. Spaldina and was unanimously approved. Tabled 12/11/01. 3