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upkeep and attractiveness. Mr. Peeples asked the City Engineer about where the detention pond would drain into. in which Mr. Filarski replied that there as a 48" or greater pipe under Brookpark Road that will handle that. Mr. David observed the presence of the wetlands on the property seeking education on how wetlands are handled. Mr. Davis explained the process they followed. A wetlands consultant conducted a delineation. which was submitted to the Arm% Corps of Engineers for a jurisdictional determination. To make the project viable. the% needed to impact some of the xvetland area. primarily around the pond. The wetlands were identified as isolated and the impact led to an obligation to purchase two and a half acres in the Nature Conservancy for every acre impacted. The funds contributed would support the creation of high- quality ,vetland in the Cuyahoga watershed. He emphasized the commitment to conservation citing previous land purchases in Willoughby where low-quality wetlands were impacted for development, but the city could acquire the remaining land for conservation. This approach aimed to leave more than enough wetlands on the property to maintain microhabitat functionality. Mr. David addressed traffic concerns. acknowledging potential congestion at the Grace Road intersection on Brookpark. Mr. Filarski replied that while no studv v%as required he mentioned the possibility of adjusting signal timing after construction. Mr. David asked about conserving trees on the wooded lot and Mr. Davis replied. He explained the challenge of preserving trees due to the root structure. He did express his willim-niess to include more trees in the landscape plan. highlighting the importance of planting new ones for better root development. Mr. David appreciated the idea of adding more trees to the plan. suggesting it 'Would enhance the neighborhood's value and atmosphere. Mr. Da%id raised concerns about the potential noise issues due to the removal of trecs along the property bordering 480. Mr. Davis shared his experience with a similar situation in Highland Heights. emphasizing the need for city assistance to address noise mitigation. He stated lie vvOLild send a lotter to ODOT to request noise barriers. and emphasized the assistance from the cit% in initiating this request and noted that the process takes a lone time. Resident Kristen Wilson. residing at 4961 Swnmerlawn. expressed concerns about increased noise die to construction activities. She highlighted past disturbances from construction and the impact of noise generated by the removal of trees. Ms. Wilson also discussed issues related to a retention pond and false expectations among residents. As a mortgage underkriter she acknowledged the need for housing but emphasized the diverse and tight -knit community in North Olmsted. Ms. Wilson shared her experience of moving to the area for a sense of community and peaceful living after facing challenges in a previous residence. There were coordinated efforts to have a meeting with Mr. Davis and the Rockxv%nd HOA to discuss the project and resident concerns. Ms. Hemann moved to table 213-24769 to a further meeting to be determined. seconded by Mr. Oliyos. Motion Passed 5-0 COMMUNICATIONS Director Upton requested a special meeting on November 9`'. ?023 at 7:00 p.m.. to hear a presentation from City Architecture regarding the Lorain Road Corridor Study.