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iI ommttt ort: Zoning anb Ittutxatiott QGommittus The June 24 2002 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Karen L. White at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Ujdak, Varner, Coleman, King, Ujdak, White and Kelly; Bob Case, Tom Veldman, Rick 011ett, Jeff Myers, Dr. Hudak, Yassin Al-shawi, Rebecca Al-shawi, Khadijah Muhammad, Terry Bland of the &nab WO r ICribunt and Kathy Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White called for a presentation on Bill No. 19-02 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 2733 Lincolnway West. Mr. Jeffery Myer, a planner with Area Plan, noted that the proposed ordinance received an unfavorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission at its meeting of May 21, 2002. In the Commission's opinion, future commercial development should involve the reuse of existing commercial property, rather than infringing on the remaining residential areas. The Area Plan Commission also found that the proposed rezoning is not consistent with the land use and zoning plans that were formulated by the City of South Bend and the Land Use and Appearance Subcommittee of the Lincolnway West Steering Committee. The Commission also requested further proof that the east/west alley between Lots 5 and 6 and Lot 17 is indeed vacated. Rebecca Al-shawi made the presentation. She stated that the rezoning is being requested to allow a used car lot and single family residential use. Council Member White then opened the public hearing. There was no one to speak in favor of the proposed rezoning. Dr. Thomas J. Hudak of 2805 Humboldt Street spoke against the proposed rezoning. He noted that he presented to the Area Plan Commission a petition signed by 236 residents in the area, all of whom signed to show their opposition to the proposed rezoning (copy attached). He also noted that John Oxian who is a member of the Lincolnway West Steering Committee asked him to note for the record that that organization is against this rezoning. Dr. Hudak concluded his remarks by further noting that LANA and State Representative Tom Kromkowski are both against the proposed rezoning. Council Member White noted that all Council Members should have received a copy of the signed petition against the proposed rezoning in their Council packets. She also noted that she had received twenty(20) telephone call against this Bill,as of this date. The Petitioner offered no rebuttal. Council Member Coleman stated that the petitioner lacks the appreciation of the integrity of the rezoning process. Council Member Coleman noted that in his opinion approving the rezoning request would further erode the residential character of the area in question. He concluded his remarks by stating that to support this request would be a terrible mistake. He understands the petitioner's intention but his business venture should not be located in this location. Council Member Pfeifer noting that the proposed rezoning is located in the 2nd District which she represents. The Lincolnway Corridor, LANA, and the Near Westside have been very respectful