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Zoning and Annexation Committee February 2, 2004 Page 3 to have information. She stated that each Council Member should have a preliminary site plan. Mr. Sante noted that the proposed draft does not call for notice to property owners within 300' of the subject property. He suggested that if a location map is to be required that it have a ratio of 50' to an inch. Mr. Sante stated that Partnership Centers do not receive notice of proposed rezonings currently. Council Member Pfeifer stated that she would like the Partnership Centers to receive notice. The Council Attorney noted that the proposed draft on "Zone Map Amendments" 5 (A) would require notice to any of South Bend's Neighborhood Based Organizations, which would include the Partnership Centers. Council Member Puzzello noted that she sits on the Northeast Center Board and does not recall receiving notice of a proposed rezoning. Jeff Myers noted that Area Plan works with the planners when a rezoning ordinance is filed. Mr. Sante stated that he has no problem with the District being included in the title, however opposed having such regulations being a part of the ordinance. The Council Attorney stated that the proposed language was prepared in consultation with the City Clerk's staff who are on the front-line when a person files a zoning ordinance. The proposed language was to streamline the process so that a petitioner could see what was required and the process from filing & notice to hearing before the Area Plan Commission, the Zoning and Annexation Committee and the Common Council. Mr. Sante stated that he would want site plans for multi-family developments, but not single family. Council Member Puzzello asked for a further explanation on the proposed language addressing crematoriums. Mr. Byorni stated that it would require a special exception and a site plan would be required. He noted that special exceptions would have public hearings before the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Common Council. Mr. Sante stated that he has problems with the Area Plan staff having to provide minutes to the Council prior to the Council taking final action, citing the problems with projects that are "fast- tracked". The Council Attorney noted that there were limited requests for "fast-tracked rezonings", and inquired whether the portion of the minutes for those could be made available on the Monday in which the Council would hold its hearing. Mr. Byorni stated that he has a problem with 9 (B) and that it should address just the 1st regular meeting.