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Landmarks Commission does not have jurisdiction over this proposal because the home is not proposed to be altered in any way. Mr. O'Malley said the project is a minor subdivision which the Planning and Design Commission has approving authority over. The commission should consider the proposed lot size and configuration in addition to ensuring the lots have street access. It is not a development proposal, so there is a limited scope of review. Mr. Schultz said construction for the Church's expansion has begun and they would like to sell the home on Butternut Ridge Road. They would like to keep some of the land to use in the future for the children's ministry which is in the southern end of the building. Mary Ellen Hemann, Ward 4 councilwoman, stated that she was recently notified of the proposal and did not have time to review the project before the meeting to address resident concerns. She requested the proposal be tabled. She said Mr. Schulz told her the property is up for sale and there is an unsigned easement regarding the shared driveway with the residential neighbor. She understands that if development is proposed in the area in the future, the applicants would need to get commission and Council approval. She wanted the applicants to commit to leaving the land as green space for a number of years. Andrew Petrie, 25314 Butternut Ridge Road, believed the proposal was vague regarding the proposed use of the property. He believed the residential home is a centennial home and he believed the property should be preserved with the home. He said the residential nature of the site produces property tax for the city and he wanted to preserve the large lot to keep the character of the neighborhood. There is also a ditch and he was concerned about water drainage issues if the land is developed in the future. He has lived in his home for 25 years but since the Church bought the home next door, there have been many issues regarding the shared driveway. He thought tabling the proposal would be beneficial. Jason Shugarts, 5712 Allendale Drive, said his property touches both properties and he wants the land to be left as green space. He said the current owners have not raked leaves in the area or kept the ditch cleaned out and he would like to have a more responsible homeowner purchase the property. He was concerned that a parking lot would be built in the future. Carl Cooley, 25316 Butternut Ridge Road, said his family owned the property for over 40 years. He believed the space would remain green space if it remains residential. He pointed out that the ditch separates the church property from the residential lot proposed to be consolidated. He had no issues with the space remaining green space. He was concerned about what may happen to the land if it is consolidated with the church. Mr. Schultz was concerned that the neighbors were distressed by the property maintenance concerns and asked them to communicate with him directly. The church has been using the space for children's activities since it is safer than the north side of the property and the plan is to keep the area as green space. The home is under contract for sale and delaying the lot split could jeopardize the completion of the sale. Mr. O'Malley asked about the driveway easement since he did not see it in the plans. Mr. Schultz said the driveway is on the south end of the residential lot and it is not part of the proposed lot split and consolidation.