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falassitola QCommftttt Ztport ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE 'go tIjt Common (tounttl of apt City of gouty The December 14, 1992 meeting of Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its chairperson, Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 3:45 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke, Coleman, Puzzello, Washington, Kelly, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Duda and Ladewski; John Byorni, Don Fozo, Don Werthmeier, Norman Primus, Bob Nagle, Glenda Rae Hernadez, Kevin Gorham,Ed Talley,Retha M. Kalka,Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the City-Clerk's office had received a call from the Petitioner regarding Resolution No. 92-87. If the Petitioner fails to provide a letter requesting that this Resolution be withdrawn, it was recommended by the Building Commissioner and the Council Attorney that the Council defeat the Resolution at this evening's meeting. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 89-92 which would amend chapter 21 of the zoning code. Mr. Byorni reviewed the Bill highlighting the changes in signage. Mr. Fozo gave examples and briefly highlighted problems with previous enforcement. Council Member Washington noted that he is currently in the process of attempting to purchase property which would have a sign involved on the premise. The Council Attorney determined that there would not be a conflict of interest on this matter. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello, that Bill No. 89-92 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 102-92 which is a Bill to vacate certain property in the first district. Mr. Kevin R. Gorham, the Petitioner, gave the presentation. He noted that he has owned the affected properties for approximately four years. He showed pictures of problems of vandalism in the area. He relayed problem of a crack house as well as shootings in the area. He stated that he is attempting to protect the historic landmark located at 729 Cottage Grove and more importantly is attempting to enhance the safety of his tenants and neighbors. He anticipates barricading the area in question except for access to the garage. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the Board of Public Works gave a favorable recommendation to this request. Mr. Ed Talley spoke in favor of the Bill. Council President Luecke also spoke in favor of the Bill. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello, that Bill No. 102-92 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then was to receive a report on Resolution No. 92-88 which is a Board of Zoning appeals petition with regard to the property located at 1416 Mishawaka Avenue. A