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(Committee deport Zoning alb turtexattou Committee The February 10, 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 Varner, Kirsits, King, Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, Coleman, Kuspa and White; Mayor Stephen Luecke, Community & Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Building Commissioner Don Fozo, Don Inks, Jeff Myers, Bruce Bancroft, Charles Leone, Timothy Williams, Ted Foti, John Oxian, Larry Magliozzi, William Hostetler, David Bergeron, Terry Bland of the IoUtij �eu� rtbuue and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee include Council Members Kelly, Varner, Coleman and himself. Council Member Kuspa stated that Bill No. 2-03 addressing an annexation for the Villas at Lake Blackthorn II in the 5170 block of Orange should be continued until February 24th. The Council Attorney noted that the Council must accept the substitute version of this Bill this evening so that it may be properly advertised. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on the 2nd Substitute Version of Bill No. 50- 02 which is a proposed rezoning for the property located between Navarre Street on the south, Bartlett on the North, St. Joseph Street on the east and US 31/33 on the west. Jeff Myers, an Area Plan staff member, noted that the Bill received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission subject to a final site plan. The Council Attorney noted that Council Member Aranowski, Mr. Bancroft, Mr. Foti and herself have had discussions and that there is agreement that the words "or sixty (60) feet" be added to Section II of the 2nd Substitute Bill 50-02 after the word"stories". She further noted that she had the Code definition of"story"if any Council Member wished to review it(copy attached). Mr. Bruce R. Bancroft, an attorney with Barnes & Thornburg, then made the presentation. He reviewed three (3) drawings prepared by James Childs, Architect. He noted that the site would be developed in three(3) phases with the 2nd Substitute Bill No. 50-02 addressing the 1st phase. Mr. Bancroft noted that the hospital met with the neighbors and Council Member Aranowski several times to discuss the proposed development and to address their concerns. Phase II would include the construction of a five-story parking garage which would house 960 parking spaces. A new sky bridge is proposed and a new office building. He stated that based on the concerns of the neighbors that a 40' easement would be incorporated from the edge of St. Joseph Street. He also noted that they have agreed to the sixty foot(60') height restriction for the 2nd Substitute Bill No. 50-02. Phase III would include an office building proposed to consist of three (3) stories and would also have a 40' setback from St. Joseph Street. With regard to lighting, no lights will shine off the site with this being a commitment to the neighbors. He further noted that there will be no entrances or exits onto St. Joseph Street. There will be landscaping along the entire length of St. Joseph Street with the neighbors having input into the type. The parking garage will relieve pressure for parking. Council Member Aranowski asked Mr. Bancroft to address the courtyard proposed in Phase III, noting that several neighbors have expressed concern about:foot traffic.