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(ommitUs Z*port: Zoning and Vacation Committee go tbt Common toltntil of t t tits of 0outt lamb: The September 12, 1994 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Vice Chairperson, Council Member Cleo Washington at 4:17 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski; John Byorni, John McNamara, William Eagan,Terry Bland,Mike Dansch,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No.71-94 which is a zoning request for the property located at 410 South Street. Mr. Byorni noted the the Bill is sent to the Council with a favorable recommendation from the staff and the Area Plan Commission. Mr.John McNamara made the presentation.He indicated that the rezoning is necessary for the building of a two story home by Habitat for Humanity. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke,it was noted that the proper BZA provisions regarding parking have taken place and that those items addressed by the Department of Economic Development have also been addressed. In response to a question raised by Council Member Ladewski, Mr. McNamara noted that such homes are typically 2/3 of the regular cost and that monthly payments on interest free loans to Habitat range between $250.00 to $270.00 per month. Habitat g $ ab tat for p Humanity built five homes in 1993, 3 this year and overall there a r e between 12 to 14 Habitat homes in St.Joseph County. Next year they are looking at the Rum Village area. Following further discussion, Council Member Duda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski, that Bill No. 71-94 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 72-94 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 1359 Pyle Ave. Mr. Byorni noted that the staff and the Area Plan Commission send a favorable recommendation to the Council. The proposed"0"office district is requested on behalf of the Law Firm of Zappia, Flagella, and Zappia according to Mr. Mike Danch. The land is currently vacant with this being the site of where a home was destroyed due to an explosion. A one story brick building is proposed at an approximate cost of $200,000.00 for 3 attorneys and 1 staff person. Council President Puzzello voiced concern with regard to the "0" office use. Council Member Coleman noted however that the proposed building would front Edison and other commercial uses. Council Member Duda suggested that Edison Street be requested as an address instead of Pyle Ave. Council Member er Ladewski voiced concern over left turns onto Edison. Council Member Zakrzewski stated that he would like to hear from the residents this evening before making a formal recommendation. Upon further discussion, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Duda that Bill No. 72-94 be sent to Council without recommendation. The motion passed. •