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Zoning and Vacation Committee October 9, 1989 Page 2 The petitioner, Mr. Imre Brassai stated that there would be four apartments in the brick building, four apartments in the other major building, and three separate one family units. Council Member Luecke stated that he had concerns regarding parking, fencing, and the safety of children in this particular neighborhood. Council Member Duda questioned how many parking spaces would be available and was advised that there would be 18. Council Member Coleman spoke against the proposed rezoning. He stated that he is concerned that the improvement costs have dropped from a projected $300, 000 figure to $180, 000. He also voiced concern with regard to the types of buildings involved in that the area was not supported of a residential use in this particular area. Council Member Slavinskas noted that at the last committee meeting the committee gave this particular Bill an unfavorable recommendation. The committee then reviewed Bill No. 69-89 which would designate the property located at 618 North Leland an historic landmark. Mr. David Fritz, the owner of the structure, spoke in favor of the. Bill. It was noted that the structure is rated an 11. Mr. Oxian stated that there are approximately 110 landmarks throughout St. Joseph County with 55 being within the City limits. Council Member Coleman voiced concern over the qualifications of landmarks. Council Member Luecke spoke in favor of the proposed designation. Following further discussion Council Member Luecke made a motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 69-89 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The committee then reviewed Bill No. 70-89 which would designate the property located at 607 North Leland an historic landmark. Mr. David Fritz, the owner of the structure, spoke in favor of the Bill. He noted that this structure is also rated an 11. Mr. Oxian spoke in favor of the proposed designation. Council Member Luecke commended the owner both with regard to this building and the prior building involved in the prior designation request. Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 70- 89 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the petitioner for Bill No. 78-89 which would rezone Hepler Street was not present. Therefore the committee took no formal action on this Bill.