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Committee Report Zoning and Annexation February 13, 1995 Page 2 Mr. Ken Fedder, an attorney, spoke in opposition to Bill No. 101-94 which would designate the building located at 320 West Jefferson as a historic landmark. He noted that he represents the current owners of the building and that his clients and himself are unaware of this formal process. He noted that although that the building had once been used by the Knights of Columbus and the Indiana Club that there is no means today to know that those were ever in existence in light of extensive renovation. He further stated that he has been in negotiations to sell the building and intends to make substantial internal renovations in addition to the external renovations. He stated that contractors are working there now. Mr. Joseph Amaral who represents the buyers and Mr. Tom Herman who was also present also spoke in opposition to the landmark designation.Mr.Amaral stated that it would jeopardize the entire transaction. He state that all new windows are anticipated to be placed. Mr. David DuVall stated that he had been in contact with both the seller and the buyer and that windows would require a certificate of apparentness if the building was designated a historic landmark. Following discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas, that Bill NO. 101-94 be recommended to be struck from the agenda at this evening's meeting. In response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman, the Council Attorney noted from the minutes of January 9, 1995 that there was no formal presentation made on the landmark designation in light of the fact that Mr. DuVall noted that there was no discussion or notice to the property owner at that time. Council Member Slavinskas voiced concern with regard to a business action being affected in the private sector. The motion failed with Council Member Luecke abstaining. Gene Oakley voiced concern with regard to Bill No. 104-94 and stated that there would be substantial costs involved in removing the gas tanks at that location. Following discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas that Bill Nos. 91-94 and 101-94 be continued indefinitely. The motion passed. Council Member Coleman who had originally voted in favor of the prior motion effecting Bill No. 101-94 changed his vote to an abstention. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 105-94 (substitute version). John Byorni noted that it received a favorable recommendation from the Staff and from the Commission. Mr. Paul Cholis, the attorney for Precious Jeltz, made the presentation. It was noted that approximately $10,000.00 of renovations costs would be made so that Mrs. Jeltz and her two sons could live at the location. In response to a question raised by Council Member Ladewski it was noted that March 2, is the new coat hearing date on the property where they are requesting an update on the zoning change so that a building permit could be issued for the renovations. Gene Oakley stated that the building is the only one within the whole city block.He also questioned the status of the land contract. Mr. Cholis provided a copy of the purchase agreement which clearly showed that Precious Jeltz is the property owner pursuant to the purchase agreement. Mr. Byorni further stated that she is the equitable owner pursuant to that contract.