06-09-08 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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ZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE JUNE 9, 2008 Committee Members Present: Councilmember's Oliver Davis, Vice Chairperson, Tom LaFountain, David Varner Councilmember's Present: Tim Rouse, Karen White, Derek Dieter, Ann Puzzello; Others Present: Rita Kopala, Jeff Vitton, Gary Gilot, John Phair, Paul Phair, Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, John Voorde BILL NO.08-55 -FISCAL PLAN GERMAN TOWNSHIP Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m., in Chairperson Kirsits absence. Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis began by introducing Jeff Vitton of Community & Economic who explained in detail the fiscal plan for the proposed annexation area. The purpose for the annexation is to provide a corridor for a four lane extension of Auten Road to the west linking up with a proposed interchange on the St. Joe Valley By-Pass. The fiscal impact on the public safety sector is negligible. Ambulance service is already provided. The estimated $10 million dollar roadway, some years off, will serve the Portage Prairie development. The land use is seen as consistent with City Plan. Karen White asked if Airport TIF funds were to be used for the project. Vitton said yes. Gary Gilot explained the value of long-range transportation planning. Tim Rouse expressed concerns about the city's ability to provide police and fire protection over a wider and wider area. Gary Gilot said he understood. Councilmember Varner made a motion to recommend to the full Council favorably, seconded by Councilmember LaFountain. The motion carried. BILL NO. 23-08 -ANNEXATION GERMAN TWP. WAGGONER FARMS Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson continuing to chair introduced John Phair of Holladay Corp., who provided a drawing (attached) of the proposed Auten Road extension intended to be a main east-west corridor serving Holladay's Portage Prairie development Annexation of this parcel would secure the right-of-way for the extension. Only Don Brubaker spoke, questioning the effect of increased traffic. Councilmember Varner made a motion to recommend to the full Council favorably, seconded by Councilmember LaFountain. The motion carried. BILL NO.08-49 -SPECIAL EXCEPTION AT 60150 IRONWOOD ROAD Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson called upon Chuck Bulot, recently appointed director of the Building Department to give the BZA report which was favorable. Derek Spier of Abonmarche further explained the request for a trailer on the development site for marketing purposes to be located there only until a model home was built and then used for the same marketing task. (See attached site plan) Srian Miller of Weiss Homes was ready to answer questions but there were none. Councilmember Varner made a motion to recommend to the full Council favorably, seconded by Councilmember LaFountain. The motion carried. BILL NO.08-50 -SPECIAL EXCEPTION 1101 S. MICHIGAN STREET BILL NO.08-51 -SPECIAL EXCEPTION 121 GARST STREET For discussion purpose Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis combined Bill Nos. 08-50 and 08-51 in that both requested special exceptions were needed to allow the Real Services expanded "Meals on Wheels" project to move ahead.