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Council Minutes of 1/2/2007 Industrial. One section cited by Mr. Rube under "Economic Development," included a chart outlining the tax revenue of various land uses, and planned residential is at the bottom end. It creates no jobs per acre and it has a tax per acre revenue of $2,300, as opposed to Light Industrial which creates 18 jobs per acre and $17,700 in tax income. TEST Inc. has created new jobs in the city. The Master Plan noted that "Residents wanted to see more tax revenue generating types of business and industry. They felt that office and light industry should be encouraged." He asked why the city is trying to rezone and place restrictions on businesses? Successful businesses change with the times and grow to create diversity, which creates jobs and increases tax revenue for the city. They would like the TEST property and other properties on the north side of Bradley Road to be excluded from the rezoning and remain zoned for Light Industrial use. They feel that the intent and goals of the Master Pian can best achieved by enhancing limited industry in this area. If that is not possible, they ask consideration to retain at least some Light Industry zoning on the north side of Bradley Road to retain and encourage growth of existing businesses. In compliance with the 2005 Master Plan, it will nurture the existing industrial base, promote jobs in light industry, enhance economics to the city, and might allow some residential development on the eastern end of the Bradley Road/Barton Road triangle. (Mr. Ruhe distributed copies of his complete presentation to City Council.) LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2006-162 introduced by Councilman Gareau on behalf of himself and Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Chapter 1118 of the Zoning Code in order to update and change the procedure for granting and revoking conditional use permits as amended. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Tallon. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Tallon, yes; Orlowski, yes; Ryan, yes with comment. He notes this is addressing conditional use and issuing permits. It seems that about a year and a half ago, there was some discussion had about people who walk around our city carrying commercial signs. It would be nice if that issue could also be addressed. Roll call continued: Miller, yes; Jones, yes; Barker, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2006-162 adopted. Ordinance No. 2006-122 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 1139.01 of the Zoning Code in order to eliminate the locational and density requirements for pet stores and animal hospitals in General Retail Business Districts as amended. Ordinance No. 2006-164 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted by rezoning Permanent Parcel Numbers 233-06-001, 233-06-002, 233-06-003, 233-06-004, 233-06-005, 233-06-006, 233-06-007, 233-06-008, 233-06-019, 233-06-021, 233-07-002, 233-07-003, 233-07-009, 233-07-025, 233-07-028, 234-OS-004, and 234-06- 006, located in the Barton-Bradley Roads area, from their respective current zoning classifications of Limited Industrial, Mixed Use, Single Family Residence and/or Multiple Residence, some of which are split-zoned, to the new Residential Office District classification as amended. 10