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Army Veteran, I've lived down in Georgia. I grew up in Youngstown. My wife's from Detroit, and we made North Olmsted our home here. So I just decided to come to this meeting on a whim because I love history, and I heard about this development, and I thought it was a shame, but I know we have to follow our procedures. We must do what's right. We must give this developer their due, up to a certain point, but I do urge you to vote no. I drive that road every day. I drive. I'm a federal employee. I drive Butternut Ridge down to 480. It's already congested, I can only imagine, and I admire the history every day, whether it's winter, fall, summer. I get to see these beautiful century homes that I can only hope that my grandchildren will get to see one day in the future. So I just urge you, you know, if anything, please don't do these multi -cluster homes. Maybe consider single-family homes, but let's not get there just yet. So let's settle this now and represent the new generation of North Olmsted at my age as we make our way into this great new community. Thank you. President Pro Tern Scarl: Thank you. The public comment is now closed. Council appreciates you coming out this evening and sharing your opinions on this matter. Thank you. The time is now 7:15 p.m., will the clerk please read the next issue before Council this evening? Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-6. An Ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted by rezoning Permanent Parcel No. 236-17-018, from mixed use "A" District to General Business District "B-3". President Pro Tern Scarl: Statement from... The Economic Development Director could not be here this evening; however, I will read his statement with regard to this rezoning legislation. The Economic and community development department has been in contact with the applicant regarding the limitations of the existing zoning code. As a reminder the subject parcel was re -zoned in furtherance of the goals set forth in the 2015 Comprehensive plan. The existing site and building do not conform to the current zoning code currently the minimum development area for a mixed -use district is 10 Acres AND restaurants WITHOUT a drive through are permitted. The current mixed -use code does not allow for a drive through. Due to the significant restrictions on the site imposed upon it by its current zoning and with the advice of the Law Department I advised the applicant to pursue a rezoning. The contemplated use for the rezoning is a Culvers, however it is our task to look at this NARROWLY as a matter of whether or not this parcel can be appropriately developed under the code and whether or not it is in conformance with the 2025 comprehensive plan. It is the position of the department that rezoning the parcel in congruent with the goal of "encouraging in fill development on vacant and underutilized parcels to maximize infrastructure investments and reduce pressure on undeveloped land. Further, the subject parcel has sat vacant since the rezoning the lack of redevelopment can be, in part, attributed to the limitations of the current zoning. The rezoning matter was unanimously approved by planning commission. That concludes the statement. 02._24.26 Public Nearing Minutes Page 8