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3 1 Zoning and Annexation Committee March 10, 2003 Page 2 In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Byorni noted that the property is located behind Nuner School. Tiberius Mihalache, the Petitioner, made the presentation. He noted that the condition of the real property is currently in "bad shape". He stated that he would construct a "high end" multi-family multi-family residential building. Dennis Whitacker, the President of the River Park Neighborhood Association, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He noted that the River Park Neighborhood Association Board voted to endorse the plan, noting that it is directly across from the Partnership Center. He concluded his remarks by stating that the development would be a positive improvement for the neighborhood. Council Member Kelly noted that he is the District Council Member where the proposed rezoning request is located. He stated that he concurs with the remarks made by Mr. Mihalache and mr. Whitacker and that the development has the solid backing of the neighborhood. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 3-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 11-03 which is a request to establish an Historic Landmark for the structure and real property located at 130 Park Lane. Mr. John Oxian, President of the Historic Preservation Commission, made the presentation. He =� noted that the building is referred to as the "Junior League House" and is currently owned by Memorial Hospital. It depicts Colonial revisited architecture and is ranked "S 12". Documentation was then provided to the Committee which include copies of the handwritten HPC l Staff Report,minutes from the HPC meeting and pictures of the buildings. Mr. Oxian noted that if the buildings are moved in the future that language in the ordinance would designate that they would retain their Historic Landmark status. I I The Council Attorney questioned the purpose of the language in Section 3 of the ordinance. i Council Member Coleman also questioned the language in Section 3 of the ordinance. He asked if there was any precedent for the language proposed in Section 2 addressing a future move of the structures. Dr. Varner noted that the building moved to Devon Circle included language similar to Section 2. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 11-03 as to be amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 12-03 which is a local historic landmark request for the structures and real property located at 1114 Lincolnway West. Mr. Oxian made the presentation. He noted that the structure is one of the finest examples of a Queen Anne house. He then provided the HPC report dated January 15, 2002 on the Secor House and copies of pictures of the building. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill T____ 0 200 . . . .