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Council Minutes of 09-05-2023 1115 Mulberry Lane Brunswick, OH Mr. Altman came to Council to thank the Administration and Council for their support in getting the Gaelic Games set-up at Barton -Bradly Park. Thanked many within the Administration and Council President Brossard for making their championship possible. Demaris Wolf 5406 Berkshire Drive Ms. Wolf stated she wanted to express her concerns with the sale of parcel 233-26-063. She said her home abuts that property and is always concerned when rezoning a parcel. She asked who BOW Properties is, and also asked why she had not received any information with regard to what will be done with the property. She asked several questions with regard to what was being done, what other properties were considered, and what other options had been considered, as she has heard it may be low-income housing, or apartment buildings. She is concerned with flooding and water retention, privacy fencing, safety and traffic. She asked what other options had been presented to Council for this property, and what due diligence had been done. Director Upton responded to Ms. Wolf by explaining that BOW Properties, LLC. is Brian Weber of Weber Automotive. He continued on to state that it is 8/30ths of an acre, that is the Southernmost point of the parcel. Director Upton noted that Weber Automotive has built a very successful business and are busting at the seams due to growth, and with this addition, they will be hiring 6-7 new employees. Director Upton stated this is the first step in this process and there will be a Public Hearing scheduled for October 17, 2023, wherein more information will be available. Brian Mollohan 28783 Tudor Drive Mr. Mollohan stated that parcel 233-26-063 runs directly behind him, noting he has lived on Tudor Drive for many years. He asked what is going to happen with the rest of the parcel that is now a wooded lot. Director Upton responded that there will be a Committee Meeting next week to determine the best use for that property. The plan is to have that property used for housing to bring in new income tax. Mr. Mollohan asked if there would be a study of the wildlife in the woods, and the impact building on that land would have. Director Upton stated that there will be environmental reviews that go on as part of that, as well as a wetlands delineation that has already been done, wherein it is determined if any endangered species will be affected, and the most common one, in this part of the Country is the Indiana Bat, but he is not sure if the Indiana Bat is in that parcel of land. Mr. Mollohan noted the Mayor is working on all the water issues in the City, and he believes one way to help with that, is to not cut down the forest. Director Upton stated that any new development has to store all of its storm water management on - sight, as part of the new code that the Mayor referenced. Councilman Glassburn asked Director Upton if he is correct that the entire area is 12 acres and this legislation deals with 8/10ths of an acre of that 12 acres. Director Upton responded yes. Councilman Glassburn then added that one of the benefits to the City purchasing the school property, is that we can