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MINUTES OF PiTBLIC HEARING JUNE 5, 1972 8:15 P.M. Present: Councilmen Boehmer, Giesser, Limpert, Prokasy, Saringer, Speedling, West. Also present: Service Director Henry Caster, City Engineer Michael Karhan, Clerk of Council Nora Hill. Mr. West, Chairman Building, Zoning & Development Committee, called meeting to order at-8:15 p.m. stating this Public Hearing is being held on Ordinance No. 72-49 - An Ordinance amending the Zone Map adopted as part of Ordinance No. 62-33 (known as the Zoning Code of the City of North Olmsted) by changing the designation thereon as General Retail District to B Residence District. Mr. Prokasy read ordinance in its entirety. City Engineer Michael Karhan outlined area in question on two maps. Mr. West pointed out intent of developer: first step to rezone land and then to divide same into lots. It is the intent of the owner to break this down into three lots which will have the same area as the present clustered zoning in Bretton Ridge, and have agreed to put into deed restriction that they will build the same square footage as present Bretton Ridge homes have. Mr. West is in receipt of letter to that effect. Mr. West referred to the triangular piece of ground which is worthless. It was suggested to the Bretton Ridge Subdivision that they might want to have this for planting Bowers, etc. They are not interested. This triangle will be zoned residential if ordinance passes. Therefore, it cannot be used for a driveway to any commercial area; so that it cannot be used to extend the parking lot of the proposed restaurant. It has to remain residential and cannot be used for any other purpose. Mr. Szarka will own it. Mr. Karhan stated this will be used as a drainage ditch and will be used for draining the parking area. This is an open ditch. Mr. Jack Dietrich, President Bretton Ridge Homeowners, said he liked the intent and letter received by Mr. West regarding deed restrictions and square footage to be the same, but asked what assurance does he have that this will actually happen: wha~`~prvtection he would have to prevent B type square footage which would be homes of less value than are presently in that area if it is zoned B Residential? Mr. West explained owner cannot put deed restrictions on each lot until he can subdivide. There are many steps involved. If there is a deed restriction in there owner cannot build anything else. The City still has control up until and including the time they ask for a permit. City does not have to give owner building permit. City has a letter and the law will stand behind the letter saying that, in fact, owner will build Class A type homes. Mrs. D. Johnston, President Bretton Ridge Civic Association, stated the Association is concerned because they maintain the entrance on both sides of Christman Drive and would like some assurance that this will be maintained in the same way as the rest of the residential area is maintained. Mrs. Johnston does not think the