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eommftt*s Z port: Zoning and Annexation Committees �o tbs Common Council of t0; Cftt of fout1 Ssnb: The January 22, 1996 of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Tom Zakrzewski, at 4:00 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke,Washington,Kelly,Zakrzewski, Coleman, Pfeifer, Varner, and Broden; John Byomi, Donna Gerring, Richard Morgan, Jim Voll, Jenny Pitts Manier, Stere Russo, Betsy Herroman, Tasia Jaques, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No.62-95 which is a zoning request for the property located at 710 East Wayne Street. Mr. John Byorni showed a preliminary site plan of the proposal. He noted that it approximately 9000 sq. ft. and received a favorable recommendation from both the Area Plan Commission and the Staff. In light of the fact that a presenter was not present, the Committee decided to hear this matter after the next item on the agenda. The Committee then reviewed substitute Bill No. 75-95 which is a zoning request for the property located at 828 Jefferson Blvd. Mr. John Byorni showed a preliminary site plan of the area and noted that it received a favorable recommendation from both the Area Plan Commission as well as the Staff. In response to a question raised by Council Member Varner, Mr. Byorni noted that the Alcoholism Council did send a letter voicing concern over parking. The letter also voiced concern with regard to screening. Mr. Steve Russo the planner for the petitioner then made the presentation. He noted that the proposed building would have two and a half stories with 7 offices each on the top two floors. There would be a total of 8,640 sq. ft. in the project. The City Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance with regard to the required 28 parking spaces reducing this sum to 17 parking spaces on site. There would also be screening along Jefferson. Mr. Russo noted that the first floor would not be used for anything except storage until additional parking could be reached. Council Member Broden voiced concern with regard to the screening between the sidewalk and Jefferson Blvd. and also with regard to the proposed parking. Mr. Byorni noted that in a E Height and area designation that there is 0 frontage setback requirements. Under the public portion Donna Gerring spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. She stated the she lives at 208 South St.Peter and that her family has lived in the area for more than 50 years. She stated that she has philosophical problems since this is near East Historical District. She stated that there are problems with the Parkview atrium parking and traffic and believes that additional parking and traffic would be created by such proposed rezoning. •