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Zoning and Vacation Committee <br /> August 13, 1990 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Mr. Anthony Zappia, the Attorney for the Petitioner, noted <br /> that a Substitute Bill was on file for this. He also noted <br /> that at the Area Plan Commission Meeting of July 17 that it <br /> received an unfavorable recommendation. <br /> Mr. Zappia showed revised site plans to the Committee <br /> whereby his client is requesting that 115 feet of the 125 <br /> feet formerly set aside for screening be utilized for <br /> additional parking. The 10 foot area would then be used for <br /> screening and the Petitioner would plant 68, 5 foot <br /> evergreens. Council Member Duda voiced concern with regard <br /> to screening and stressed the need for mature trees. Mr. <br /> Hinesely Sr. , stated that he would like to be a good <br /> neighbor to the surrounding community. <br /> Mr. George Harendeen, the Attorney representing Homeowners <br /> opposed to the rezoning then briefly summarized his <br /> position. He stated that in 1985 when the Common Council <br /> originally improved the rezoning request that it <br /> specifically required the 125 feet to be a buffer area. He <br /> stated that zoning should not be a matter of convenience. He <br /> noted that he had numerous petitions in opposition to the <br /> proposed rezoning and would present them to the Council <br /> formaly this evening. <br /> Council Member Soderberg questioned the use of the garage <br /> and was advised that it was used for washing vehicles but <br /> that no mechanical work was done at the location. <br /> Council Member Luecke questioned the number of parking <br /> spaces requested. He was advised that there was a need for <br /> more access to maneuver the various vehicles. <br /> Council Member Nieczgodski stated that the project is within <br /> the 2nd District and that he spoke in favor of it at the <br /> Area Plan Commission Meeting. He further noted that no one <br /> contacted him to remonstrate against it. He stated that the <br /> property is well maintained and believes that there is one <br /> residential home, however there are numerous trees which <br /> would act as a buffer. He further noted that Mr. Tom <br /> Strausbaugh did contact him and advised him that he did not <br /> receive a letter with regard to the propose rezoning. Mr. <br /> Zappia however, stated that his client complied with the 30 <br /> foot notice requirement and showed a computer print out to <br /> the Council Attorney verifying that proper notice was given. <br /> Mr. Zappia also noted that the only reason his client is <br /> going through the rezoning process is because it was <br />