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minutes of the meeting make a presentation to be presented to council. Ms. Nader moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to recommend to city council that Springvale Ballroom be designated as landmark,with the following addition: 1. The Springvale Ballroom Landmark Designation Proposal, provided by the North Olmsted Landmarks Commission be included with the recommendation. Motion Passed 6-0. ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS Chapter 1115 Definitions A-B 1115.02 Definitions Modification of the Definition of APARTMENT and addition of TOWNIIOII SE A. Current Definition: APARTMENT means a multi-family building comprised of three (3) or more dwelling units, separated from each other by fireproof walls, floors and'or ceilings, of concrete, masonry or the equivalent, arranged one above the other and%or side by side, each unit having at least one (I) entrance connected to a common interior hall leading to the exterior. B. Proposed Update: APARTMENT means a multi-family dwelling comprised of three (3) or more dwelling units arranged side by side and /or one above the other. and each having a separate entrance or entrances connected to a common inside outside entrance or entrances. Additionally. -Apartment- as used herein includes a"Townhouse" use. Townhouse- as used herein means a multi-family dwelling comprised of three (3) or more dwelling units attached by common fireproof walls_each unit having at least two separate exterior entrances on the ground floor, with no common lobby, foyer, or similar hallway serving more than one dwelling. Ms. Nader read the current and proposed update of the definition of Apartment. In the definition that was posted on the agenda. in the sentence "a common inside outside entrance or entrances was discussed. Director Upton clarified that the word "inside- should be removed. Ms. Nader asked if the objective of this agenda item would be to make a recommendation to council. Director Cpton explained that at the June 22nd meeting a draft of this request was read with also a separate request for an update to the definition townhome. After a discussion with law Director Ciareau it was determined that one ordinance could accomplish the updated definitions of apartment and townhome. A discussion was held regarding the specific routing and placement of the proposed update. Director Upton stated that upon the recommendation, he would confirm with Law Director Gareau for the specific drafting of the ordinance and where it needs to be routed. Ms. Nader verified that the word apartment will be a more general term and the townhouse definition will fit under the apartment definition. Director Limon answered yes. and alter speaking with law Director Gareau it further defined the typologies of an apartment.