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Public Hearing Ordinance No. 99-83 `~ wasn't a good idea because, when driving down the street, you would see a mound with a fence on it although it would have been required to be heavily landscaped. Some people like mounds, and others do not. As to lighting, the city does not have an ordinance to address nuisance spillover lighting, but there is one pending. The requirement has always been zero light at the lot line. These parcels will be developed eventually, and he would like to see this dialogue Lead to how we want to see Lorain Road develop and also lessen the impact upon the residential property owners. He was trying to strike that balance, and he understands where the residents are coming from. Same of the concerns have more validity than others, but they all deserve to be heard. Bob Hebebrand, 5181 Dewey Road, said the residents have been coming to meetings about rezoning the Lots on Dewey Road for many years. He asked what would happen to the empty back building-will it be torn down and the lot used for parking? Mr. Gareau said no. Under the proposal, if the rezoning took place, the two buildings that would be removed are the one on the corner of Dewey and Lorain. and then the current Kia dealership, which used to be Peddler's Outlet. Mr. Hebebrand said he had in mind was that the body shop and garage in the back could be removed and the lots on Dewey could be left alone. On another matter, he asked what would happen to the trees if mounds were to be put in. Those trees provide shade and act as natural noise barriers. Also, the street is not wide enough to put large trucks on such as car carriers. There is also a water problem in the area. He hates to see the natural area go. He doesn't mind the building and he doesn't object to Lorain Road, but leave Dewey Road alone. Joseph H. Pacsuta, 5244 Dewey, said he understands that the purpose of this hearing tonight is for a rezoning into business. This is not the idea of North Olmsted-he believes this is the idea of the automobile dealer. Before this could be considered, we have to take into example some of the other business along there and traffic and safety studies should be done. Traffic already is a problem in that area. Dave Meadows, 5117 Porter, said this was quite an undertaking for a car company that's in serious financial trouble. According to everything he has read, Kia is in big trouble and has been for a while. He doesn't want to see this happen and then Kia go out of business and then Halleen put something even bigger in there. David Holder, 4985 Porter Road, said he likes the idea of a dialogue. He believes the residents should have an opportunity to give their opinions first. Councilman Gareau suggested the residents be advised as to when this will be discussed further. President Saringer noted that it wilt be discussed at the BZD Committee meeting in November, and the residents are welcome to attend. Councilman Limpert suggested the residents look at the plans and see what the possibilities are. As the Ward Councilman, he cannot say he's sold on this concept, but he would like to hear their ideas. Councilman Miller agreed that he would like to hear from the residents as to their recommendations. Councilman O'Grady agreed that Council is interested in hearing the residerns' concerns. The residents should understand that the property will be 4