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Council Minutes of 4/17/2007 LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2007-5 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Chapter 1136 (Single Family Cluster District) of the Zoning Code in order to establish new regulations for Single Family Cluster housing developments in the city as amended. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Miller, yes; Jones, yes; Tallon, yes; Orlowski, no, with comment. He believes this ordinance lessens the requirements to place a development within the city of North Olmsted. The shrinking of the requirements and new methods of calculating space for development may increase the allowable density. This new version eliminates several sections from the current Single Family Cluster District which he believes should remain. He believes this contains arbitrary and capricious language on modifying code requirements by commissions. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote. Ordinance No. 2007-5 adopted. Ordinance No. 2007-20 introduced by Councilman Gareau was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 1126.11 (Deviations From Approved Plans Prohibited) of Chapter 1126 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code in order to require that developers certify that site development plans and building elevations submitted to the city Building or Engineering Departments incorporate all requirements of the final development plan approved by City Council. Ordinance No. 2007-25 introduced by Councilman Barker was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 505.16 of Chapter 505 (Animals and Fowl) of the General Offenses Code, entitled "Vicious and Dangerous Animals," in order to require registration of pit bulls, wolf-hybrids and vicious animals kept in the City of North Olmsted, and to impose liability insurance and other requirements upon the owners of such animals, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Councilman Barker moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings noting the legislation had been reviewed by committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski. Roll call: Barker, yes; Orlowski, yes; Tallon, yes; Jones, yes; Miller, yes, with the understanding that this continues to be a work in progress and it may return back to Council for more additions. Roll call continued: Gareau, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Terry Groden, 25211 Chase Drive, came forward and said he believed this discussion was in large or in full part because of something that happened in Deerfield Park. He wanted to take the opportunity to thank the members of Council and the Law Director for their time and effort on this legislation. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, said Mr. Miller had raised a good issue regarding the strength of leashes. He would suggest, if it goes back for reconsideration, that not only the strength of the restraints, but also the individual holding the leash should be reviewed. In 506.16 (i)(3), it specifies the restrictions and says the animal owner shall maintain adequate control and restraint at all times so as said animal shall be under complete control of the owner at all times. However, you would not want a 3 foot person weighing 69 pounds hauling a bulldog around. Mr. Miller said that issue was discussed and, under advice from the Law Dept. and working with the Animal Warden, the committee came up with the age of 17. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Jones. Roll call: Barker, yes, with comment that he would like to thank the Law Director, Animal Warden and all his 12