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Committee Report Zoning and Annexation May 22, 1995 Page 2 Council Member Coleman noted that the concern of the staff to"D"light industrial may be precedent setting and should be a concern. Council Member Zakrzewski agreed with Council Member Coleman that the next Council may not have the historical background with regard to land use planning. He is concerned about "D" light industrial near residential areas and very concerned over having slats used in the fences since he does not believe that this is opaque. He finalized his comments stating that this is an excellent example of"spot zoning". Council Member Duda noted that this a low intensity use but had concerns with regard to the proposal. Following discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas that substitute Bill No. 6-95 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed by a 3 to 2 vote with Council President Ladewski casting the deciding vote. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 21-95 which is a Bill to amend Chapter 21 of the zoning code regarding rezoning procedures. Mr John Byorni of the Area Plan Staff made the presentation. He stated that both the County and the City would have similar Ordinances in effect if this Ordinance is passed. He noted that the Ordinance proposes that the staff would approve the final site plan as opposed to the Area Plan Commission. There would be no public hearing and no public input. Currently the process takes approximately 3 to 6 weeks.The staff would review the preliminary site plan,the zoning and the drainage all of this could be done in approximately 7 days. He noted that there is also a procedure with regard to a "revised final site plan" in the Bill. He noted that it can go to a subcommittee of 3 elected officials.Currently it is a"rubber stamp process" by the Area Plan Commission of final site plans. Council Member Slavinskas noted that as a Member of the Plan Commission for several years that he believes the current process is not fair to the petitioners and believes that the Ordinance is a step in the right direction. Council Member Luecke stated that he believes that the proposed Ordinance is very appropriate and that it would show that South Bend is"builder friendly". Council Member Coleman agrees with the Ordinance and believes that it would help speed up the overall process. Following discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No.21-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 4:27 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Lee Slavinskas, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee Attachments