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Comsat** .tport: Zoning and Annexation Committees to the Common Cowan( of the ettg of foutb Barb: The January 8, 1996 of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Tom Zakrzewski, at 4:32 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke,Washington,Kelly,Zakrzewski, Coleman, Pfeifer, Varner, Hosinski, and Broden; John Oxian, Gene Oakley, T. Brooks Bradamas,Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Zakrzewski noted that the members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee for calendar year 1996 include himself as Chairperson, Dr. David Varner as Vice Chairperson,Steve Luecke and John Broden. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 62-94 which is a request to designate the property located at 237 North Michigan as an historic landmakrk. Mr.John Oxian made the presentation.He noted that the LaSalle Hotel currently owned by Charismatic Renewal Services Inc. was built in 1921. It was located directly across from the former Chicago, South Bend and South Shore Railroad Station. He noted that it is an excellent example of the larger commercial structures which represents a blend of Chicago School and Renaissance Revival. He noted that the delay in coming to the Council was due to the ongoing negotiations regarding the former Roma Building.He noted that the building can be classified as an A or B status with A being more strict provisions and B being open. Mr. Oxian noted that the Historic Preservation Commission will waive and leave open or establish a B status with regard to windows, tuckpointing, and fencing. He noted that the attorney representing the present owners voiced no opposition to the proposed designation. Council Member Luecke noted that the Historic Preservation Commission at their regular meeting held May 16, 1994 unanimously voted to send a favorable recommendation for the local historic landmark designation. In response to a question raised by Council Member Broden, it was noted that the current owner is the Charismatic Renewal Services Inc.,however further noted that the building is currently up for sale. In response to a question raised by Council Member Varner, further detail with regard to the A and B status were given and Mr. Oxian noted that the Historic Preservation Commission is primarily concerned about maintaining the balconies. Council Member Pfeifer noted that "The Program Homemakers" were run from this location for several years. Gene Oakley spoke in favor of the proposed designation. •