11-23-09 Zoning and Annexation Committee

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ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 11-23-09 Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, Oliver Davis, David Varner Other Councilmember's Present: Henry Davis, Jr., Tim Rouse, Ann Puzzello Other's Present: Bill Schalliol, Christian Davey, Mikki Dobski-Shidler, Tom Price, Todd Zeiger, Elicia Dadlow, Assistant Director Historic Preservation Commission Agenda: Bill No. 57-09 -Rezone - 616 N. St. Peter Bill No. 09-60 -Special Exception - 616 N. St. Peter Bill No. 09-71-Special Exception - 4050 Ralph Jones Drive Bill No. 90-09 -Historic Landmark - 501 W. Washington Chairperson Kirsits began the hearing by stating the petitioner for Bill Nos. 57-09 and 09-60 had requested a continuance until the next meeting on December 14, 2009. All agreed and the continuance was granted. Bill No. 09-71 requests a special exception for Ziolkowski Construction to allow for a storage yard in an office park area. Mark Lyons from the Building Department reported a no recommendation had been forwarded from the BZA. Mike Danch made the presentation for the petitioner. He was assisted by Christian Davey of Grubb & Ellis Commercial Real Estate. They both emphasized the need for outside storage of equipment. Mr. Danch reported that based upon concerns of nearby businesses voiced at the BZA hearing the petitioner had agreed to screening provisions, namely, mounding and 30 additional evergreens. Councilmember Ann Puzzello said she visited the site and would support the petition. Councilmember Oliver Davis also visited the site and voiced support with the additional screening. Councilmember Kirsits read two letters of support from adjacent businesses. On a motion to recommend favorably by Councilmember Oliver Davis, followed by a second from Councilmember Varner a vote was taken and supported by all. Bill No. 90-09 would designate the Rushton Apartments at 501 W. Washington a Historic Landmark. Todd Zieger of the Historic Landmarks of Indiana spoke to the significance of the building. Councilmember Henry Davis asked how a building vacant for seven (7) years could entice a developer to turn it into atax-paying entity. Zeiger said a developer already spent over $1,025,000 to replace the roof. He went on to declare the 20 units in the building as being very developable. Councilmember Kirsits voiced strong support. Site plan and letters of support are attached. On a motion by Councilmember Oliver