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and shows. Mr. Schmidt would like to expand his business and would like to have the opportunity to start constructing the new building this season. Mr. Gareau reminded the board that at the last meeting there were residents who abut his client's land that voiced that they wanted their land rezoned as well. The residents voiced that the current zoning was hindering them from selling or developing their land. That is why he suggested in his written presentation that the City may want to look at the area from the power lines west. He suggested that there was nothing in Mr. O'Malley's memo that he disagreed with because he reviews the importance of the Planning Commissions duties and function as a board. The role of the master plan is referenced and how there was no role for this area per say. The issue now before the City is to look at the logic of changing the zoning for this area to Motorist Service District. It is so close to the I-480 interchange and North Ridgeville, which uses their area in a similar fashion. Mr. Gareau believes this area is best for Hotel, Motel, Motorist District and believes that if it is rezoned the City would see the area quickly develop. The current zoning that is placed on these small lots is not feasible for developing industrial businesses. Mr. Koeth questioned why the new addition would not be attached to the current building. Mr. Schmidt reviewed that the new building will be separate from the current buildings in order to meet the current building code requirements i.e. front/back yard and side yard setbacks. Mr. Schmidt further reviewed that every Saturday & Sunday November through April one (1) of his fields is rented. Mr. O'Malley questioned if Strongsville was trying to support an indoor soccer field in their town. Mr. Schmidt reviewed that Strongsville contacted his business about buying products and they are looking at turning an old Recreation Center into an indoor soccer field. There is room for another indoor soccer field however; Strongsville will need to make sure their prices are competitive to stay out of a law suite. Mr. O'Malley suggested that the board members should not include the proposed new building when making their decision on allowing the rezoning of the lot. Mr. Koeth informed the applicant that the board does not want to make a quick decision regarding the rezoning of his lot. There is more here then just rezoning this lot. The City needs to look at this entire area and decide what type of zoning will promote its development. This board needs time to review the Assistant Law Directors memo and maybe have a professional Planner look at this area as a whole to make sure it is zoned right. This board does not want a hopscotch-zoning pattern to start developing in this area. Mr. Gareau agreed with the chairman however the Motor Service District limits the amount of retail that can, be placed within that district. A Motor Service District would help the City make sure that retail does not run muck in North Olmsted. This zoning would allow Hotels, Motels as well as Restaurant, which bring many tax benefits to North Olmsted. The area has been zoned Industrial since 1960 and as you can see the area remains undeveloped. Mr. Gareau reviewed that his client has shown that his business has seceded in this area as he is looking to expand his business for a third time. It does not make sense for his client to continually return for a Use Variance just because his business is thriving in this area. Not only have they shown their building thrives in this area it has brought attention to those wanting to bring conventions as well as shows to North Olmsted. Mr. Lasko indicated that he agreed with the applicant however the adjoining owners voiced that they want their property looked at regarding rezoning as well. He would like to look more at the area as a whole not just hopscotch- zoning to make sure the area is developed in a manor in which North Olmsted can be proud of. R. Koeth motioned to table Dale & Sheila Schmidt: Rezoning and Redefinition of Zoning for PP# 234- 08-001 until meeting neat. The motion was seconded by J. Lasko and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. 2. Romp Realty Lot Split PP# 237-01-001,007, 007: The proposal is to split Permanent Parcel Number 237-01-001 into two parcels. The existing parcel is 4.06 acres. The parcel is 1-shaped and fronts on both Lorain Road and the East Side of Columbia Road. The parcel has a Lorain Road address. The new property line will subdivide an existing building and several variances will be required. The northern 500 feet +/- of the parcel is zoned Retail Business, General. The southern 150 feet +/- of the parcel is zoned C Residence, Single. New Parcel A will be located in the northeast portion of the existing parcel in the Retail Business, General zone. New parcel 2