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x (tommttttt Ztport ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 1r0 tit 1COmMt QCOUttai of tbt eat, of f01ttfj IStttb: The February 28, 1994 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Lee Slavinskas at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke, Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski; Larry Magliozzi, John Byroni, John Peddycord,Don Porter, Marco Mariani,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The purpose of the meeting was to review Resolution No. 94-2 which addresses the written fiscal plan and policy for the proposed Reservoir Annexation, and Bill No. 119-93 which is the annexation of property west of Ironwood Road and South of Ireland Road in Center Township commonly referred to as the Reservoir Annexation. Mr. Magliozzi made the presentation on both items. He noted that with the additional time granted by the Common Council it allowed for more discussion to take place between the parties. He then referred to map two (2) attached to the Resolution to describe the area in question. He noted that 81% of the property is contiguous to the City Limits of South Bend. It is currently being served by City water and Sewer both from Ireland Road to Ironwood Road. Four of the property owners are currently connected to such services. The proposed annexation includes approximately 32 acres and has 10 residents residing there. It incorporates one large church, a City reservoir, and one office complex zoned "0' office in the County. The area would be added to Councilmanic District No. 5. With the delay of action, the new effective date if action is taking this evening would be May 13, 1994, which would allow for the 60 day remonstrance period and proper advertisement. He noted that there was a comparable area as the one in question along Ireland Road. Mr. Magliozzi then noted that all City Departments have concluded that they can provide services without increasing their budgets. This would include the Police Department, Fire Department, Neighborhood Code Enforcement, and others. He further noted the fiscal impact would be minimal. There were no individuals to speak in favor or opposed to either Bill. Following further discussion, Council Member Duda made a motion, seconded by Council President Puzzello, that Resolution No. 94- 2 and Bill No. 119-93 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 116-93 which is a zoning request for the property located at 4400 West Western Avenue. Mr. John Byroni noted that the property in question received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission.