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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED AUGUST 6, 2024 Present: Council President Brossard, Council Members Gilchrist, Glassburn, Hemann, Limpert, Madden, Scarl and Shymske. Also Present: Mayor Jones, Director of Law Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Director of Safety Scofield, Director of Human Resources Kidd, Service Director Kearney, and Special Assistant to the Mayor. Absent: None. Council President Brossard called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., and reminded Council that their role at the Public Hearing is to listen to comments from the speakers, noting that any questions can be addressed at a committee meeting to be scheduled in the near future. ISSUE: Ordinance 2024-73 - An Ordinance establishing the definition of "Vape Shop" in Section 1115.12 of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled, "Definitions U -V", for the purpose of adding definitions for uses associated with retail sales by vape shops. The Safety Director explained that Ordinance 2024-73 aims to provide a clearer definition of what constitutes a vape shop. The change aligns with updates to the business code and helps regulate unregulated psychoactive substances that can cause hallucinations or changes in alertness. The ordinance specifies that any retail or service establishment that devotes at least 51% of its floor area to selling or displaying electronic cigarettes, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products, or allows vaping on site, qualifies as a vape shop, noting that this clarification will enhance the enforcement of business zoning codes. IMT;n At 7:10 p.m., the next issue was read by the Clerk: ISSUE: Ordinance 2024-62 - An Ordinance creating and adopting new Chapter 1157 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code entitled 'Planned Development' to establish a new zoning district and to regulate development plans for the construction of new residential housing.