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Committee *4port: Zoning and Annexation Committee -Co the Common tountil of the Qttty of §outb limb: The July 11, 1994, meeting of the Zoning and Annexation committee was call to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 3:40 P.M. in the informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council members: Luecke, Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski; Scott Kubler, John Broden,Don Porter,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 50-94 which is a zoning request for the property located at 802 thru 810 Lincolnway West. Scott Kubler noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on July 5, 1994, and sends the proposed rezoning with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Steve Luecke made the presentation. He stated that the zone request is being made to allow the construction of a Youth Center. The total site to be rezoned is 53,874 sq. ft. with the buildings occupying 22% of the site,parking and drives occupying 70% of the site, and open space being 8% of the site.He stated that the project would allow additional parking, landscaping, and a pre-school play lot. Recently additional property was located near the old Werntz Hardware building. The "C"commercial zoning would allow South Bend Heritage Foundation to obtain their goal of providing additional outreach to youth in the city. Mr. Luecke also noted that prior to the passing of Mr. Charles Martin, he gave permission that his name could be used with regard to the Youth Center. A brochure(copy attached) giving further information on the" Colfax Culture Center" was provided (copy attached). Following further discussion, Council Member Washington made a motion, seconded by Council Member Duda, that Bill No. 50-94 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee than reviewed Bill No. 58-94 which would amend Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Mr. Scott Kubler made the presentation.He noted that this was an Area Plan annotated ordinance and was a substitute version. He than reviewed each of the major proposed changes which incorporate requiring surface parking to be paved, screening regarding loading areas, and accessory buildings. Much discussion took place with regard to proposed section 7 with Council Members Slavinskas, Coleman, Puzzelo, and Zakrzewski voicing concern. Council Member Zakrzewski also voiced concern with regard to proposed parking restrictions. After discussion, and at the request of Council Member Zakrzewski, Council Member Washington made a motion, seconded by Council Member Duda, that substitute Bill No. 58-94 be continued until the meeting July 25, 1994. The motion passed.