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indicated that they do nat always list the easements in place however tlie county would have a record. N1r. Lasatda suggested that the property has sat vacant for many years and in fact, the owner sewed the City in the 60's aver the easement. The Title Company did in fact find the easement records, which will be recorded in the recard to make sure it does not, come up again. There witl be 22 feet of green space aext to Mr. Skemtt's property although it is not his. Mr. Skerritt questioned if he could do anything ta keep it from taking place. Mr. Lasardo questioned if Mr. Skerritt would be interested in purchasing .10 feet of land, as he would not need it . to meet building requirements. Mr. Koeth suggasted that the applicant discuss the.issue ofthe sale ofland later. R. Koeth.motianed to approve David Lasardo his_ L,ot. split and Consolidation Plat for Suminerland Ave. Property. The. proposal is to spiit 0,12 acres (approximately 20' by 244') fram Perma:nent parcel Number 237-1 1-016 and consalidate it with Pemtianent Parcel Number 237-1I-059. The location of the .property is on the north side of Summerland Ave. and approximately 300 feet east of Clague l.toad. Zoning is C-Residence, Single. The cansolidated Parcel number 237-11-059 will conform to frantage requirements of the Zoning Code. Required frontage is 60 £eet. The proposed frontage will, be 70 feet. The existing frontage is 50 feet. Parcel Number 237-11-059 has an existing 10 foot wide sanitary sewer easement through it. The motion was secQnded by K. O'Rourke; roll call on the motion; K. Q'Rourke, T. I3reha, S. Asseff, J. Laska and R. Koeth "yes". C. Allen stated the Mr. Skemtt was a friend therefore, he would abstain. Motion Carried VI. C0WMtJMCATIONS: VII. COMIVIITTEE REPORTS: VIII.NIINt)R CFiANGES: IX. NEW BUSINESS: X.. OLD BUSMSS: 1. Parcel E Zoning issue• FP# 236-OS-00 1, . Froposa;l consists of a Professional Planner (Mr. George Smerigan) assisting Planning Commission in their duties to make recommendations to Council on the issue of zaning Pazce1 E. Mr, Koeth invited W. O'Malley to introduce the planner that has been hired. Mr, O'Malley indicated that Mr. Smerigan is present to assist the Planning Commission in their duties to make - recommendations to Gouncil on the issue of zontng Parcel.E. The planning commission was requested to rezone the land from 4ffice Building to another use, Plazming Cammissivn declined to rezone the property and the owners of the land took the issue to court. Judge Porkony ruled that the Office Building zoning was unconstitutional as applied to the properiy. The City appealed to the e district court of appeals and the discussion af Judge Porkony was aiTirmed. Part of Judge Porkony verdict was ta remand the issue of rezoning back to the Planning Cornmisaion under chapter 1127. Under this chapter, the Planning Commission is to make a recornmendation to council on the zorung of this parceI., Mr. Smerigan is a professional Planner, has repre5ented many communities, and is familiar with this site and North 0lmsted's code. What- is not before this board is any plan 'or presentation. The Planning Commission is consulting -the planning expert to help the Cpmmission advice council on how the property should be zoned. Mr. O'Malley recomme'nds the Planning Commission listen to what the planner has to say at this time and decline cnmment from the audience for now. Tt would be beneficial to keep the £ocus on the broader zoning question rather then specific site issues. Mr. Smerig;an indicated that he is the president of North Staz Planning and Design firm, which is a multi-consulting firm. The firm serves both private clients and Murucipalities. He has 6