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y site he understood all of what is going on. He wants to make a good decision but needs more. He feels pressed to action without fully being armed with the information he needs to make a sound decision. He likes the general direction and demeanor but just because Mr. Montgomery says it is going to be green space, that could change daily once they rezone it. They have to consider the most subtle of uses and most extreme uses within the zoning code that they allow. Mr. Montgomery asked would he not have to abide by whatever zoning requirements there are once it became rezoned commercial. Mr. Yager said yes but that doesn't mean it has to be green space. Mr. Koeth said they can rezone from residential to commercial. Mr. O'Malley said they can make it two separate items. Mr. Koeth said they can then consider the consolidation later. _ Mr. O'Malley said the zoning needs to lead the way. The rezoning process can take any amount of time the Council might require. Council might have an ordinance drafted and send the zoning issue back to the Commission. He said the engineer has a zone map if the board would like to look it over. The board members reviewed the zoning map with Mr. Durbin and there was further discussion about the zoning. Ms. Wenger said they need to remember that the board's recommendation is the first step for Council to consider the rezoning. She said her recommendation is, given the zoning map and the character of the area, it would be appropriate to be rezoned as Retail Business and the board should recommend to Council that they proceed with it. They can recommend beyond the two that are shown. Chairman Koeth asked if there were any questions from the audience. Audience Questions/Comments Ms. Jane Parker asked if they really need a new retail strip in North Olmsted. Mr. Montgomery said it is needed in the proposed area. Ms. Parker asked what kind of shops will be there. Mr. Montgomery said the size of the shops are designed to attract a card shop, and ice cream stand, a home town type of business. Ms. Nancy Franz asked why the board doesn't just rezone all of Lorain for retail. Mr. Koeth explained it is already zoned retail. J. Lasko made a motion to rezone Permanent Parcel Numbers 231-26-004, 231-26-005, and 231-26- 003 from C Resident Single, to Retail Business General. That is the recommendation of the Planning Commission to City Council. The motion was seconded by R. Koeth. Roll call on the motion: C. Allan, M. Yager, J. Lasko, R. Koeth - Yes, and W. Spalding - Abstain. Motion Carried. J. Lasko made a motion to table the consolidation of Permanent Parcel Number 231-26-006 with Parce1231-26-004, and 231-26-005. The motion was seconded by R. Koeth. Roll Call on the motion: C. Allan, M. Yager, J. Lasko, R. Koeth - Yes, and W. Spalding - Abstain. Motion Carried. V. COMMUNICATIONS: VI. COlVIlV1ITTEE REPORTS: VII. NIlNOR CHANGES: VIII. NEW BU5INESS: IX. OLD BUSINESS: X. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Koeth excused the absence of T. Hreha and S. Hoff-Smith. He adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m. ? 11310 Robert Koeth. Chairman Annie Kilbane, Assistant Clerk of Commissions 11