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Committee Report Zoning and Annexation January 22, 1996 Page 2 In the Council portion, Council Member Coleman questioned what the zoning of the Alcoholism Council building was. He was informed it was B zoning and that Weiss Homes also was B zoning as a legal non-conforming use. Council Member Coleman stated that he has concern and objects to parking in the front yard. Council Member Luecke also voiced concern with regard to allowing parking in the front lot and believed that there may be a domino affect if this was allowed. r Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand then noted that she has a specific conflict of interest as being Council Attorney however also a property owner in the affected area with property being located at 914 East Jefferson being owned by herself and Greg Blanford. She stated that when they came before the City Council last year for a C-1 zoning similar to what is being requested this evening that she does not object to that zoning classification but does object to the E Height and Area classification in light of the parking proposal in the front yard. Mr. Byorni stated that if their is a change in ownership that other uses would be allowed. He stated that because the proposal exceeds the 0 office designation of 5, 000 sq. ft. maximum that that would not be a proper zoning classification. Council Member Pfeifer questioned whether the petitioner had contacted the Alcoholism Council with a regard to a contractual arrangement with regard to parking. Mr. Russo stated that they had not. If fact he stated that the Alcoholism Council is concerned that Weiss Homes would be utilizing their parking lot informally. In response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman it was noted that Dr. Macri demolished a structure in light of the parking concern in the area for his building. Council Member Coleman stated that he is in favor of the project however is against any parking in the front yard. Council Member Washington also voiced concern and believes that a compromise is necessary. Council Member Coleman volunteered to work with Mr.Russo. Following discussion with regard to the time table involved, Mr. Russo requested that the matter be tabled until the Council meeting of February 26, 1996 to allow time to work out a possible alternative to the parking situation. The Committee then returned to the presentation of Bill No. 62-95 the zoning request for the property located at 710 East Wayne Street. Mr. Richard Morgan the attorney for the petitioner made the presentation.He stated that the proposal would be for an 18,000 sq,ft. class A office building which would cost between 2 and 2 and a half million dollars. Following discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner that Bill No. 62-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business Mr. John Byorni then introduced that new Staff Planner of the Area Plan,James Voll to the Committee. •