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1 mooning and Annexation Committee February 10,2003 Page 3 taken place in the last two (2) months. It was noted that there were two (2) meetings held at the Leighton Senior Center. He noted that Memorial and the neighborhoods have established good communication links. Following discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that 2nd Substitute Bill No. 50-02 as to be amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa noted that the following Bills would be heard together for purposes of the Committee public hearing, namely Substitute Bill No. 89-02 which is a rezoning request for property including 8-1 and 809 North Michigan Street; Substitute Bill No. 90-02 which is a rezoning request for 6 15 North h Michlg an Street,and Substitute Bill No. 91-02 which is a rezonin g request for 802 North Lafayette Street. Jeff Myers noted that Substitute Bill Nos. 89-02, 90-02 and 91-02 all received favorable recommendations from the Area Plan Commission. He noted that since each of these Bills are Council initiated that they are not subject to a final site plan. Mr. Bancroft made the presentation on these Bills. He noted that Memorial has entered into a contract to purchase the YWCA Building. In the 4th quarter of this year there will be a change to the YWCA and that the asbestos in the building must be addressed. Once that is completed, the building will be demolished. All of the rezoning requests affect property of the hospital campus. He stated that planning is critical in light of the volume of patients and in the future to address the increased volume resulting from the closing of the St. Joseph Medical Center. All of the rezonings are for"C"commercial,"G"height and area. Mr. Foti noted that development to the north would be highly unlikely in light of the presence of Leeper Park. He also noted that there is a high water table level. During the current construction of the heart building,contractors have hit three(3) artisan wells. Council Member Aranowski stated that the 40' rule and incorporating input from the neighborhood on landscaping will be in effect for these three (3) rezonings. Charles Leone stated that he was speaking on behalf of the neighborhood association. He noted that they have had many quality discussions with Memorial and have built an effective working relationship. Council Member Kirsits inquired whether there was a property trade with Madison School. Mr. Foti stated that the hospital will acquire the playground area and the YWCA area will go to Madison School. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that substitute bill nos. 89-02, 90-02 and 91-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on.Bill No. 103-02 which is a proposed rezoning for the property located at 3511 Lincolnway West.