06-13-83 Zoning & Vacation Committee

Home Browse Search

Qk mmt Utr lu ri ..P zo tit Q4nmmnn (1ounrUU of nir O.ttg of$nut stria: ZONINGS AND VACATION COMMITTEE The June 13, 1983 meeting of the Zoning and Vacations Committee was called to order at 3: 30 p.m. by its Chairman, Councilman John Voorde. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Crone, Zielinski, Harris, Szymkowiak and Voorde, Rich Hill, Carolyn Pfotenhauer, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Councilman Voorde noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss Bill No. 38-83 which is set for public hearing at tonight' s Council meeting. He indicated that the alley in question is the second alley west of Harris Street running south from Poland. Councilman Voorde noted that the petitioner El Campito is requesting the alley vacation because of public safety reasons related to the day care operation. It was noted that the Board of 'Public Works gave an unfavorable recommendation to the proposed vacation. Four Councilmen viewed the alley in question recently and discussed it with the property owner. Mr. Hill suggested that perhaps a compromise could be reached which would approve the alley vacation subject to dedicating a new right of way east of the playground. He also updated the Committee on the new State law addressing vacations of public ways (copy attached) . Councilman Szymkowiak voiced concern about access to fire hydrants and suggested that a sixteen foot area be hard surfaced by the petitioner. Councilmen Voorde and Crone pointed out that the fence location allowed easier access to the alley and that El Campito maintains the alley quite well during the winter months. Councilman Voorde suggested that the City needs to weigh the interest of the three property owners versus the public safety of the El Campito Day Care. He further suggested that the matter be continued so that the City Administration and more specifically traffic and lightning can review the situation in detail to determine if a compromise solution can be reached. The motion was made by Councilman Szymkowiak and seconded by Councilman Harris , and passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 4 :00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, John Voorde, Chairman • Ills[eeeee oteito ►u.t,.rnw•co.