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Public Hearing 4-27-70 Page -10- Mr. Sparky DiBenedetto spoke in favor of Ordinance 69-220. Ordinance No. 69-221 was then read by Messrs. Grady, Boehmer and 0'Neill. President 0'Neill asked for objections to this Ordinance. Mr. Bailess, Ashbury Park, stated the people who voiced their objections to 69-220 and had to leave, also wished to object to this Ordinance also. go At this time President 0'Neill said we can/through objections to 69-221 but Council is aware of how the audience feels, and asked for comments in favor of Ord. Mr. D. Foldesy, Leenders Lane, stated he received no notice and asked if there is to be commercial property on both sides. President 0'Neill answered yes - this is what is intended. Mr. James Lynch, Dover Road, stated he hoped Council will consider that everyone there is against this Ordinance, except for two men. He felt no traffic problem will be eliminated - only duplicated. Mr. Johnns asked when I 80 comes in will this help traffic flow and help for a more orderly flow of traffic onto Dover. Mr. West replied yes but when the City reaches it top population - 55,000 to 70,000, even with I 80 - we will be back to where it is now. Mrs. Johnns asked when Council will vote on this and how much more time they have to convince Council they do not want this. Mr. West replied the second meeting in May. Mr. West also explained that even if 200 people were here and were only emotional with no practical reasons, this would not be as effective as real reasons and facts behind their case. He stated as Chairman of Design & Platting he has had people asking for the extension because they go down Lorain Rd., have a traffic jam and want relief. Mr. West went on to say he has heard many good reasons here tonight why this extension should not go through. AIl things have to be considered. Council does appreciate all comments and wants to do what is right for everyone. Mr. Ernest, Lorain Road, asked if recourse id referendum petition iE Council passes legislation. He was answered yes. Mr. Boehm, Leenders Lane, questioned traffic survey. President 0'Neill stated the survey that was taken in that area did not take into consideration any traffic that would be generated as a result of a development that would take place subse- quent to this Ordinance if in fact it were passed. Mr. West commented when the Shopping Center was proposed there was a petition of 300 people against it and naw it has turned out to be tax wise, etc. one of the real booms of the City. Mr. West stated that as long as he is on Council he wi11 vote for what is best for the people and North Olmsted in his judgment. President 0'Neill then thanked everyone in the audience for attending meeting and assured them their comments will be taken into consideration and deliberated pn carefully before a vote is cast. I _ _ ? . ??.1. ,, , I l.s , -„,-x?,?--,