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Council Clerk: Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Council President Brossard: PDC Plan 317-2025 Sheetz, is approved by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Marrie: • Thank you. Next on the agenda was a proposed reduction of the second northbound turn lane from Lorain Road to Stearns Road. An analysis was conducted in conjunction with the Sheetz Project, which concluded that a second turn lane is not warranted, traffic volumes are lower than originally projected, and the additional lane creates an overly wide roadway that can encourage speeding. Removing the second turn lane would enhance safety by helping to slow traffic and provide environmental benefits, including increased green space and reduce stormwater runoff. If approved, the project timing would be in line with the Ohio Department of Transportation's Lorain Road repaving project, allowing the work to be completed efficiently and with minimal disruption. The proposal will also need additional approvals as a BZD approval is just the first step in the process. Following feedback and discussion, the Committee voted 2-1 in favor of the proposal. Mr. President, at this time, I would like to recommend a PDC plan to remove the second northbound turn lane from Lorain Road to Stearns Road and ask for a second. Councilman Madden: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to approve PDC's recommendation to remove the right turn lane on Lorain Road, turning north onto Crocker Road [Stearns Road], made by Councilman Marrie, seconded by Councilman Madden. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Mr. Limpert: No Mr. Scarl: No Ms. Carr: Yes Council President Brossard: Removal of the right turn lane on Lorain Road, turning north onto Crocker Road [Stearns Road] is approved by a 2-3. 02-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 7