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Public Hearing Ordinance No. 99-83 "~' looking at a parking lot. The noise, the wear and tear on the street, which is not a street that is built for that, would destroy the beauty of the street, and it is one of North Olmsted's oldest and prettiest. She is already concerned with the traffic problems that will occur with the CVS building that is being constructed. She has talked to many of her neighbors who were not able to be here tonight, but they are united against this proposition. Tim Pacsuta, 5244 Dewey Road, is concerned about the lights. Right now, there are approximately five lights that are not shining downward and reflect on about four houses on Dewey Road. This issue should be addressed. He is concerned about the size of the proposed mounding. Also, the width of the street is an issue because it is not wide enough for two cars to pass. There aze problems with the residents being able to pull out onto Lorain Road, These are just several issues that will impact the neighborhood. He understands there have to be changes in life, but there are certain issues that should have to be well looked into when considering the residents. Henry Caster, 27501 Butternut Ridge Road, asked if Halleen owned the property on the opposite side of the comer. (The gas station.) Councilman Gazeau said Mr. Halleen did not own that property. Mr. Caster wondered what would stop the owner of that property from asking for like zoning. He thinks its unfair to properties on the west side to be left out of the zoning as those properties would probably increase in value as commercial. George Correll, spoke on behalf of his mother who lives at 5170 Dewey Road. The street will not support commercial traffic. Also, the current drainage is inadequate. The neighborhood as a whole is opposed to the rezoning. Councilman Gateau said, as author of the ordinance, he would like to explain his thoughts behind the legislation. He represents the best interest of the whole community. The origin of this proposal goes back about two years and also involves the CVS property. About two or two and a half years ago, a proposal for a Walgreens was made for the property where the CVS is now being constructed. In his opinion, the plans were atrocious. At that point in time, Council began to look at how that corner could be saved because the building was private property and the owner had the right to pull it down. A dialogue began with the property owners about ways to use that area as a springboazd to how the west end of town would be developed. Also, discussions were had with Mr. Halleen about his proposal and idea to build a dealership in the area. It was discussed with Mr. Halleen about what he could do to revitalize the entire corner including buildings that were there that had not been taken care of over the years. The concept was to push it toward Lorain Road, as was done across the street, and to put the building as close to the road as possible to remove the possibilities that it would be up against residential properties. The original concept was to try to do a styling consistent with an older type of architecture because of the Butternut Ridge historical district across the street. If this rezoning does not go forward, there will be no project. There have been discussions about mounding and lighting. Planning Commission recommended a six foot mound with a six foot board-on-board fence on the top. The BZD Committee thought it 3