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(Snmmtt1rr arpnrt 1 ' On Sir al OM MD ft alounril Df Ihr mtIg of Etuid1j nib: ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE The May 14, 1984 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairman John Voorde at 5 :15 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen: Zakrzewski, Puzzello, Paszek, Voorde, Serge, Beck, Braboy, and Crone; Doug Carpenter, Herman Lee, Dick Maginot, Jim Wensits, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Voorde noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss two bills referred to Committee for review and recommendation. Councilman Voorde noted that the first Bill, No. 22-84, would re-zone the Central High School which is located on 317 West Washington Street. There are approximately 176 , 000 square feet in the building, and the Area Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the re-zoning. There would be a total of 111 units for a projected renovation cost of Six Million Dollars. Plans call for the demolition of the Vocational Building however this would require permission from the Historic Preservation Commission due to its status. Councilman Braboy expressed reservations and questioned whether this was a proper use for this property. Councilman Beck noted that this was the last of the Federal Funds available for the elderly and that very few apartments within it would be set aside for low and moderate income individuals. Councilman Puzzello voiced concern about safety especially for senior citizens and noted several instances by the Karl King Towers. €ouncilman Zakrzewski thought there should be a better use for this property. Councilman Crone noted that there are waiting lists for all senior . citizen centers within our community. Only 15% of the apartments would be earmarked for low- and'moder income individuals. She thought there was a definite need for such a use. Councilman Voorde noted that the architect was James Childs and that he planned to retain the pool, the theatre, and several other facilities which other senior citizen centers would not have Councilman Paszek noted that several individuals had contacted him who are on waiting lists and are in favor of the project. He also hoped that a grocery store could be located nearby. Councilman Serge noted that several individuals want to live there for sentimental reasons. Councilman Voorde suggested that perhaps a mini bus operation could be used to transport individuals from various senior citizen centers. Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Paszek made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that Bill No. 22-84 as amended be _recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1 with Councilman Zakrzewski in the minority. ••fl 1.C.• otleiPar PU.l1.MIM• CO. ..