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committee &epolt Zoning an 'Annexation Iommtttee The November 24, 2003 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ervin Kuspa at 3:32 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kelly, Kelly, White, Varner, Aranowski, Pfeifer, Coleman, Kirsits, and Kuspa; Jeff Meyers, Michael L. Lee, Ted Foti, Carl Littrell, Richard Hill,Bruce Bancroft, Charlotte Sobel,Terry Bland of the b den trifmant, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee included Council Members Kelly, Varner, Coleman and himself. Council Member Kuspa requested that any one from the public who wishes to address the Committee should provide their name and residential address for the record. He then called for a presentation on Bill No. 72-03 which is a proposed zoning ordinance for the property located at 1314 California Avenue. Jeff Meyers, a Planner with Area Plan noted that a site plan is not required for an A-1 zoning status. He further noted that the proposed ordinance comes to the Council from the Area Plan Commission without recommendation. Mr. Michael L. Lee, of 10840 Pewamo Drive, Osceola, Indiana, made the presentation. He noted that he is the owner of the property as well as a local realtor. The building is a legal non- conforming use, however no local bank is willing to allow him to re-finance it, in light of its current zoning status. He has been refused financing from Teachers Credit Union, 1st Source Bank and KeyBank. Mr. Lee stated that the building has always been a duplex. All three (3) neighbors by the property have been contacted and agree to the rezoning. There is complete access to the building's separate units with each being separately wired. He noted that the property at 1018-20 Sherman was similar to this one,which the Council recently approved. Council Member Kuspa then called for comments from the public. No one from the public spoke in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member Coleman noted that he saw two (2) separate meters on the building. Mr. Lee stated that one of the meters is not functioning,since he pays for all utilities. In response to a question from Council Member Kirsits, Mr. Lee stated that the front unit is located on two(2) stones;and the back unit is one story which is all located on the first floor. Council Member Pfeifer asked if Mr. Lee had contacted one of his neighbors who is 90 years old. Mr. Lee stated that yes he has been in contact with Brenda Williams of 1312 CatiJoia. He has also been in contact with James Yeager of 1311 California who has resided at OW address for thirty(30) years;as well as Deborah Sallee who has resided at 1002 Lawndale for the past five (5) years. Council Merritier 4rowski stated that he voted against the Sherman rezoning request and will be voting against tIik re j lot• fi`