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one and Annexation Committee ■ Exuary 10, 2003 Page 4 Jeff Myers of the Area Plan staff noted that the Area Plan staff and Commission both send the rezoning request to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation. He noted that although there is a large portion of the property currently zoned"C"commercial, that the approval of this rezoning would extend commercial rezoning north to Elwood Avenue which is residential in nature in this area. The staff believes that the rear portion of the site should remain zoned "A" Residential "A" height and area, since there are in the rear portion of the commercial businesses to the east and provide a buffer for the surrounding residential properties. He further noted that the expansion of the parking lot could be accomplished by a special exception. The petitioner, David Bergeron, then made a presentation. He noted that the property currently contains a medical office. The zone change is being requested to allow a medical/dental office space and other office space. He noted that they would like the property all zoned the same. They have entered into a 7-year agreement with a doctor who would have his offices located in the old Associates Building. Dr. Varner inquired why the professional health care zoning classification was not being proposed. gP Po Mr. Fozo, Building Commissioner, stated that the PHC classification requires additional set backs which would make the property too narrow. No one from the public spoke in favor or against Bill No. 103-02. Council Member Aranowski noted that he has talked with several neighbors would be supporting the neighborhood and would be voting against t proposed r zoanmng that He noted that there are several trees and a wooded area which provides a good buffer to the residential area, which he believes should be maintained. Council Member Coleman inquired about the other alternatives addressed by Mr. Myers. It was noted that the petitioner could expand the parking lot by for a special exception. Mr. Myers noted that rt ma petitioning the Board of Zoning Appeals address all of the zoning requirements. y possible to reconfigure the parking to Council Member Coleman then inquired about the type of buffer the petitioner would use. Mr. Bergeron stated that they would install a 25-30' fence and would remove all of the scrub trees and plant pine trees instead. He noted that the neighbors do not want to be able to see through to Lincolnway West. Dr. Varner stated that if the needs of the petitioner for parking can be addressed through a special exception,that he would prefer that that action be taken. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 103-02 be recommended to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation, adding that if a special exception be properly filed with the BZA that it would be supported. The motion passed. Council Member Coleman then inquired about the time and cost of the BZA process. Mr. Fozo stated that the Board of Zoning Appeals meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, and that the filing must be made three(3) weeks and one(1) day prior. The filing fee is$250.00. The BZA recommendation would then be reported to the Common Council to be heard the 2nd Council