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Zoning and Annexation Committee 2005 South Bend Common Council The October 10, 2005 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ervin Kuspa at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Puzzello,Kelly,Kuspa,Varner,Pfeifer,Kirsits and Rouse; Citizen Member Martha Lewis, Mrs. Kopola, Sharon Kendall, Building Commissioner Don Fozo, Charles Hayes, Joe Grabill, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, P. J. Thuringer, J. Bernard Feeney, City Clerk John Voorde, Jamie Loo of the eYaugOezd,Faaneand Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the Committee consists of Council Members Rouse, Dieter Kirsits and himself. He asked that persons wishing to testify before the Committee give their name and address for the record. Council Member Kuspa noted that the first item on the agenda,Bill No. 34-05 which is a zoning request for the property located in the 3400 block of Northside Boulevard has been requested to be tabled indefinitely. He stated that a letter dated October 3, 2005 has been sent to the Council making that request(copy attached). City Clerk John Voorde noted that his office has received several calls with regard to the status of the Bill, and voiced concern about it. The Council Attorney noted that Indiana state law requires the Council to take final action on a bill which has been certified by the Area Plan Commission within ninety(90) days of that certification. When a petitioner makes a request for a continuance, it tolls that time period .Council Member Kelly suggested that direct action be taken to make sure that the petitioner complies with the Council's repeated requests to hold meetings with the neighbors prior to coming back to the Council. The Council Attorney noted that there is nothing in the City Code to require compliance,however she would be willing to work on such an ordinance for the future and also suggested that a letter be sent to the petitioner's representative reminding him of the Council's concerns. There was a consensus for the letter to be sent in light of the requested continuance. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 49-05 which is a zoning request for the property located at 2920 Edison Road. P. J. Thuringer, a Planner with Area Plan, reported that the Bill received a favorable recommendation at the September Area Plan Commission meeting. Council Member Puzzello noted that she has made repeated requests for better maps to be given to the Council for each proposed rezoning. October 10,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -Page 1-