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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MAY 21, 2024 Present: Council President Brossard, Council Members Gilchrist, Glassburn, Hamann, Limpert, Scarl and Shymske. Also Present: Director of Law Gareau, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Director of Safety Scofield, Director of Human Resources Kidd, Service Director Kearney, Director of Recreation Pinchek and Special Assistant to the Mayor. Absent: Council Member Madden President Brossard called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. ISSUE: Ordinance 2024-28. An Ordinance Amending Section 1101.02 entitled "Major Subdivisions; Procedural Requirements" of Chapter 1101 of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled "Subdivision Regulations" in order to eliminate the street length provision when a cul-de-sac is planned as set forth in Section 1101.02(d)(2)(E). President Brossard reminded Council that during a Public Hearing the goal is to hear concerns and issues from the audience. The Economic and Community Development Director explained that the Planning and Design Commission (PDC) recommended amending legislation to increase the street length threshold from 500 feet to 2,000 feet. He noted that some streets already exceed this proposed length and that the current regulation is outdated, originating from a time when technological limitation affected public infrastructure, such as water pressure and fire safety. Director Upton mentioned that this requirement is uncommon, with only three out of over twenty municipalities represented by their consulting city engineer, CVE having similar regulations. The amendment is being sought based on the City Engineer's recommendation and further support from PDC. PUBLIC SESSION: Connie English 5009 E. Park Drive Ms. English asked if this change is for all cul-de-sacs in the City or only new cul-de-sacs. Director Upton responded by stating that this does not affect any existing cul-de-sacs. Ms. English asked if the new cul-de-sacs would be shorter. Director Upton stated the new cul-de-sacs would be longer. Ms. English asked how long the cul-de-sacs could be. Director Upton responded by stating the legislation would change it from 500 feet to 2,000 feet.