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t : Council minutes - July 15, 1969 Page` 3 ; rezoning on Stearns. It was explained that this was in line with the Regional Planning Commissions`s recommendation for grouping of commercial in ceztain areas along Lorain, Stearns is proposed to be extended to connect I-90 and I-80 and was a logieal area for business expansion. Mrso,Pat Gollins, 24215 Woodmere, reported on flooding during recent rains, and,_Vequested that Woodmere be scheduled for smoke tests of their sewer system Mr. .,$aymond Karabtnis, 4043 Walter Road, asked what teeth there were in the legiSlation which would force the correction of problems uncovered by the smoke tests. Mre_ Karl Kelsik, 29510 Lorain, asked why Elmhurst to Barton is the only 5ection on Lorain being rezoned. It was pointed but that there are other sections being considered for change, Mrs. Paul Buckland, 29895-Lorain Road,'asked about lots of less than the proposed minimum size. It was pointed out that_a lot of less than 150 feet frontage in single ownership could be built on, but that any property over 150 foot front could not be divided unless each piece would be 150 feet or more, Mr. Paul Buckland, 29895 Lorain, stated he understood some of the councilmen would abstain from voting on the zoning issued, and he questioned who would then represent the residents from that councilman's areaA MrP Kitchen advised they ? are still represented by councilmen-at-large. Mr. John F'riedrich, 24236 Rosita, stated he felt they had no storm sewers and were paying for something they didn't have. Mrs, Marge Kelsik, 29510 Lorain, asked who requested the zoning change on Lorrain, Mr< Vito Piceione, 29473 Lorain, stated he was opposed to rezoning, feeling thac apartments and spot zoning will really overload the sanitary sewer system. Mr, Emil V1ad, Zeader Building, Cleveland, expressed his hope that all members of Council would make a decision at the public hearing as to whether rezoning is proper, He questioned the effect of SEc, 1174,07 regarding existing properties having a minimum frontage of less than 150 feet and less than 25,000 square faot arear Mr, Prokasy referred him to Sece 1233 of the existing Zoning Ordinance, which covers non-conforming use of lande Mrs. Frances Shade, 29581 Lorain Road, questioned what amounts had been paid to Regional Planning Commission. It was explained that the two-year study which resulted in the comprehensive plan was $25,000, of which $8,000 was paid by the City and the remainder by federal funds. Another $5,000 was been paid to Regional Planning for their help in the preparation of legislation in connection with their suggestions.