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tommtttuu Ztport: Zoning and Annexation Committee �0 t jt common tountiX of Ott E tv of bouth en : The November 14, 1994 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 4:45 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda and Ladewski; John Borni, Ann Kolata, Mike Thielke, David Duval, Donald Cormical, Gary Libbey, Ken Fedder, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No.91-94 which would establish 310 West Monroe Street as a Historic Landmark. Mr.David Duval director of Historic Preservation made the presentation.He noted that the structure in question is architecturally significant and depicts African American community heritage. Currently the Zion Hill Baptist Church is the tenant of the building with the City of South Bend owning the structure. Mr. Borni noted that the Area Plan Staff had no basic problems with the proposed designation. Ann Kolata voiced concern with regard to the proposed designation. She noted that she had spoken with Pastor Robert H. Derrickson who was ill today but is the Pastor of the Congregation. She stated that he sent to the Historic Preservation Commission a letter dated September 18, 1994 (attached) in opposition to the proposed designation. She noted that they are opposed because the designation would adversely effect the purchase price. She asked that the Committee either turn down or continue the Ordinance. She also indicated the the Redevelopment Commission is the property owner. Mr. Duval noted that the Area Plan Commission received the letter from Pastor Derrickson the day of the Hearing but did not honor the letter. He stated that neither the Church nor the Redevelopment Commission sent any representatives to the Historic Preservation Hearing. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, Mr. Duval noted that he had no conversation with the Pastor since receipt of the letter. Council Member Luecke stated that he would prefer if the congregation would be in favor of the proposed designation. It was noted that the Lutheran Church on Miami currently has historic status. Ann Kolata noted that Rev. Derrickson voiced concern with regard to church and state matters. In response to a question raised by Council Member Ladewski, Mrs. Kolata noted that the Commission has no intention of tearing the structure down. Council Member Duda suggested that a meeting of the Redevelopment Commission,the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Church take place before the Council take any formal action.