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tommitt t *port: Zoning and tut ati rn tommittuz The July 8, 2002 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Karen L. White at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members White, King, Coleman, Aranowski, Pfeifer, and Kelly; Planner Jeff Myers, Jon Hunt, Mr. Hudak, Mike Urbanski, Andy Lawrence, Citizen Member Isabele Gonzalez, Ann Kolata, Tonya Zozulya, Terry Bland of the iboutii ett 'Crib= and Kathy Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the Committee did not have a quorum. Council Member White then called for a presentation on Bill No. 19-02 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 2733 Lincolnway West. Council Member White noted that at the last Zoning and Annexation Committee, action was taken to send this bill with an unfavorable recommendation to the full Council. However, since the Petitioner did not show at the 7 p.m. Council meeting, the bill was referred back to Committee. She further noted that the Council Attorney send a letter by certified mail to the petitioner which advised him that the Committee and Council would take final action today even if the petitioner failed to show again. The petitioner was not present and no one was present on his behalf. Final action will take place at 7 p.m. on disposition of this bill. Council Member White then called for a presentation on Substitute Bill No. 32-02 which is a rezoning request for the Homeland Neighborhood. Jeff Myers, a Planner with Area Plan, reported that both the staff and the Area Plan Commission send this bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Michael Urbanski made the presentation. He noted that his company had worked closely with the City and the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department to move this rezoning forward. Council Member Coleman noted that proper zoning is necessary in order for proper marketability and insurability. Council Member White noted that in light of no quorum being present, that the Bill would be sent to the full Council,without recommendation. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 36-02 which is a proposed rezoning for the property located at the intersection of Ameritech Drive and Parkland Drive. Jeff Myers, a Planner with Area Plan, reported that both the staff and the Area Plan Commission send this bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. He noted that it was a Council initiated ordinance. Andy Lawrence of the Community Development staff made the presentation. He showed a proposed conceptual design for MTE Truck and Trailer Services which is being relocated as a result of the TJ Max development. Council Member Aranowski noted that this proposed rezoning is in his District, and that he zoning