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CITY OF 1`TORTH OLMSTED "TOGE'I'HER WE CAN MAKE A IDIF'FE12ENCE!" PLANleTING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 11, 2000 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAlVIBE125 I. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairman, Koeth called the meeting to order at 7:45PM. - PRESENT: Vice Chairman, Koeth, Board members, K. O'Rourke, C. Allan, and W. Spalding. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director, J. Dubelko, City Engineer, P. Deichmann, Building Commissioner, D. Conway and Clerk of Commissions, D. Rote. ABSENT: Chairman, Tallon, Board members, T. Hreha and S. Asseff. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated March 28, 2000 have been submitted for approval. K. O'Rourke mQtioned to approve the 1Vlarch 28, 2000 minutes as written. The motion was seconded by R. Koeth and unanimously approved. III. BUILDING DEPART1\/1ENT REQUESTS: 1. Elias Bros.; 26770 Lorain Rd. Proposal consists of demolishing the existing restaurant and replacing it with a Steak N' Shake Restaurant and Quick-Change building. A.'T THE REQUEST OF 'I'HE APPLICAN'I' THIS PROPOSAL HAS BEEN WI'Y'IIIDRAWN INDEFINITIELY! IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND. SUBDIVISIONS: 1. Northern Avenue Vacation Plat: The proposal, requested by the City, is to vacate- a currently dedicated portion of Northern Avenue, from Burns Road eastward about two hundred forty seven and twenty-five one hundredth (247.25) feet. Zoning of adjacent land is "B"-Residence, Single Entirely. Acting Chairman Koeth reviewed that the request is by the City and asked Mr. Deichmann to review the request. Mr. Deichmann the City Engineer, reviewed that an owner abutting the street had been trying to sale her house and informed the City that potential buyers are concerned if the road would be completed soon. She believed that the street was hindering the sale of her home. The street was left in place for the school to use as a driveway if they wanted, but it has been more than 20 years and they have never indicated that they wanted to make use of it. That is why it is before Planning Comrriission at this time. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if the land is just given to the property owners. Mr. Deichmann indicated that the property would just convert back to the two property owners. There are currently sewer and water lines in place and the City would retain the easement. Mr. Dubelko reviewed that if the cities deternune that the street is not needed then it is customary to vacate the land and convert it back to each abutting owner. Mr. Lehr came forward and indicated that he recently purchased the home in question and he is in favor of the land not being used for a street. W. Spalding motioned to approve Northern Avenue Vacation Plat which consists of the City vacating a currently dedicated portion of Northern Avenue, from Burns Road eastward about two