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049nunlflrr Erpurt Mu tip Cullum (IIounril of Up ( nig of l3oui ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE The April 29, 1985 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman John Voorde at 4: 00 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Paszek, Braboy, Zakra aski, Voorde, Puzzello, and Beck, Jim Wensits , and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, and Councilman Crone. Councilman Voorde noted that the Committee was to review Substitute Bill No. 14-85 which would re-zone the properties located at 1104 East Jefferson, 1105 East Wayne, and 220 South Eddy. He noted that in the letter from Dick Johnson of Area Plan dated April 17, 1985, that a public hearing on the Bill was held on April 16, 1985 by the Area Plan Commission with it voting 13 to 2 in favor or re-zoning the area to "A-Residential, A height and, area. It was noted however that the staff of the Area Plan Commission had recommended against the proposed re-zoning. Councilman Serge noted that many of the residents who spoke at the Area Plan meeting were concerned about keeping this area residential and they were very strong in number. They also expressed deep concern over the many school children crossing at the intersection of Eddy and Jefferson. Councilman Beck, the sponsor of the Bill, noted that the map which will be viewed this evening will show strong concentrations of residential neighborhoods. She also expressed concern over maintaining the area as residential, concern over the safety of the children, and noted that 197 signatures were presented in a petition in favor of the re-zoning. She noted that for over 20 years the property had been owned and maintained by the property owners just east on Jefferson. She also noted that she had requested a study of traffic counts to be made by the Engineering Department, and expressed concern that there was not a left turn signal when proceeding north on Eddy to Jefferson. Councilman Crone expressed concern over Ken Fedder' s comments to the Area Plan Commission regarding the possible de-valuation of property. She questioned the process and felt that the Council could be over-stepping its bounds. Councilman Voorde questioned whether the process could be in fact condemnation masquerading as zoning. He also expressed concern over ingress and egress if the property would be made available for commercial usage. The Council Attorney noted that the Council must determine what is the highest and best use for the property. It should take into consideration traffic considerations , safety, and how contiguous property is zoned and the character of the neighborhood. Councilman Puzzello believed that the residential integrity of the area should be protected. Councilman Braboy voiced concern that the Council should be listening to the people most directly affected by the re-zoning. Councilman Paszek also expressed concern over listening to the people and that the petition submitted should be carefully reviewed.