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• ctotttttcitt a import Zoning 00 Stinimation ltotttmittet The October 9, 2002 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen White at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, White, and Kuspa; Community & Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Director of Economic Development Don Inks, Director of the Division of Community Development Pam Meyer,Area Plan Director Robert Sante, George Adler, Larry Magliozzi,Marco Mariani and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that this Committee was called to continue the discussion on the proposed Comprehensive Plan and documents related to that plan. Jon Hunt noted that today's focus would be on: 1. Commercial Corridors 2. Redevelopment Plans 3. Neighborhood Plans He reviewed a map proposing the"Ireland Road Redevelopment Corridor"which roughly includes the Scottsdale Mall area,Broadmoar,and Erskine Plaza to the bypass and part of South Gateway. Mr. Hunt noted that the St. Joseph County Council adopted a resolution at last evening's meeting which approved the comprehensive plan. He noted that there is nothing in the proposed comprehensive plan which contradicts any of the redevelopment plans. There are requests for new redevelopment areas in conjunction with the NNRO. Each of the commercial corridors are considering having redevelopment areas with such discussions currently underway. SR 23 is a potential area for redevelopment. Don Inks noted that Michigan Street was not initially a part of a redevelopment area, however long term proposals include such discussions. The Council Attorney inquired about how much flexibility the Council would have with regard to amending a resolution proposed by Area Plan; and she requested a copy of the St. Joseph County Council resolution. Dr. Varner inquired about power generators and other concerns and issues which may be raised in the next five(5) years. Mr. Hunt noted that if the Common Council would have any changes to the comprehensive plan itself that the plan would then have to go back to the Area Plan Commission. He noted that he envisions an annual report of significant and substantial changes would be provided by his department working in conjunction with the Area Plan staff. He also believes that every five (5) years a revision of the comprehensive plan itself would take place. Mr. Sante noted that corridor plans could be done as an amendment. He also noted that Area Plan drafted the County Council's resolution and that he would provide a copy. Pam Meyer noted that many of the documents under her supervision are based on federal or state