11-12-12 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 12,2012 3:30 P.M. Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner Gavin Ferlic Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Karen White Others Present: Tony Zappia, Mike Danch, Gayle Brodie, Charlotte Bridges, Herbert Miller, Christa Nayder, Mayor Pete, Kathryn Roos, Wendell Johnson, Greg & Marcia Boland, Mike Lipsky, Manuel Villegas, Pat Lynch, Gary Gilot Agenda: Bill No. 38-12—Rezone/Special Exception 3529 Western Bill No. 48-12—Rezone 6420 U.S. 31 S. Washington Bill No. 50-12—Rezone/Special Exception 2222 W. Washington Bill No. 51-12—Rezone/Special Exception 1247 Campeau Chairperson Oliver Davis called the Zoning&Annexation Committee meeting in order to discuss 4 bills. The first bill 38-12 is a petition to rezone and ask for a special exception for a"Munchie Mart/Gas Station" at 3529 Western. Christa Nayder reported the parameters of the requested allowances as heard before the Area Plan Commission. Christa said while there were three residents nearby the location who spoke against the APC recommended the requests favorably. Tony Zappia and Mike Danch representing the petitioner made a case for approval. Neighborhood residents Gayle Brodie, Charlotte Bridges, and Herbert Miller each raised concerns about the nefarious activity that seems to go along with this type of business. Turning to the Council, Oliver called upon Councilmember, in turn, to express their feelings. Tim Scott hoped a win/coin situation could be crafted to both help the investor and the neighbors. Karen White questioned the "long-range"plan for the corridor wonder if the type of store fit the vision. Henry Davis took issue with a lack of development efforts in the corridors by the City. He said these areas were not"bad areas"; but challenged areas where enforcement needs to be stepped-up. At this point, Tony Zappia, on behalf of the petitioner, asked for a continuance until November 26, 2012, Oliver Davis agreed; but said a meeting to reach an agreement acceptable to all be scheduled for Monday,November 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Charles Black Center. Gavin Ferlic made that request as a motion. David Varner seconded. All supported. That meeting set, Oliver Davis moved to Bill 48-12. This was a request for a change in zoning to allow the relocation of a gift shop from a southside location impacted by the U.S. 31 re-construction to 6420 U.S. 31 S a current residential property. Christa Nayder reported that the APC gave the petition a unanimous favorable recommendation and that there were no remonstrances. Greg and Marcia Boland, owners of the Chickadees gift shop a long-time Southside business explained the reasons for the re-location and need