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Commttt** '.sport: Zoning and Annexation Committee Co Os Common Council of tbt Litt of south att : The July 22, 1996 of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Vice Chairperson,Council Member David Varner,at 4:20 P.M.in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Coleman, Pfeifer, Varner, Kelly, Washington, Broden, and Hosinski; Doug Carpenter Citizen Member, Richard Nussbaum, Ken Fedder, Jon Hunt, Marco Mariani, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. In light of the absence of the chairperson of the Committee, Council Member Tom Zakrzewski,Council Member Varner went forward with the meeting.The Committee then reviewed 2 items jointly namely Resolution No. 96-31 which is the written fiscal plan and establishing a policy for services to a proposed annexed area in Centre Township and also substitute Bill No. 23-96 which is a proposed annexation for certain contiguous property located in Centre Township commonly known as the"Copperfield Annexation". Marco Mariani made the presentation. He noted that the area in question is primarily residential. There are 42 single family areas and 21 condo. The area in question already receiving sewer and water services.He noted that there would be no additional costs for fire and police services. He also noted that street lights can be provided at no additional cost. In response to a question raised by Citizen Member Doug Carpenter,it was noted that the area in question is approximately 51 acres. In response to a question raised by Council Member Broden,it was noted that there was a public informational meeting which was well attended by approximately 80 residents. Various department heads were also present for the meeting. Mr. Hunt noted that a letter dated June 26, 1996, was sent to all property owners of record. The substitute Bill is necessary in light of the new language that addresses the 3 year phase in of tax abatement. Mr. Hunt noted that growth of the city at edges by the revitalization of existing areas is necessary for competing as a metropolitan area.In response to a question raised by Council Member Broden, it was noted that the tax abatement would phase in at 75%, 50% and 25%. At this point Council Member Zakrzewski joined the meeting. Council Member Coleman noted that the anti-annexation remonstrance would kick-in at the remonstrance level following action by the Common Council. It was also noted that the new state law addressing the phased in tax abatement process took effect on July 1, 1996. It was noted that Copperfield was first proposed then Hermitage Estates. Council Member Coleman stated that there should be a normal growth potential and that revitalizing the entire city was necessary and that annexation was a proper tool to meet this objective.