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�Commfttss sport: Zoning and Annexation Committee ITo the common etountf1 of Os !City of foutb sub: The September 9, 1996 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Tom Zakrzewski at 4:05 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Kelly, Varner, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Broden, Washington, and Pfeifer; Mike Beitzinger, Phil St.Clair, Steve Krupnik,Doug Carpenter,John Ford,Larry Magliozzi, John Byorni,David Duvail,Ernie Szarwark,Don Porter,Ed Talley,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No.73-96 which would annex into the City certain territory located in Clay Township commonly referred to as the"Ironwood North Annexation". Mr. Larry Magliozzi made the presentation. He noted that Resolution No. 96-87 is the fiscal and is almost identical to the last presentation except for minor changes regarding the fiscal impact on Page 9 (copy attached). He noted that the new legal description in the Ordinance contains all public right-of-way per the current State law. All property owners were notified as well as the two remonstrators. Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion seconded be Council Member Varner that Bill No. 73-96 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 58-96 which is a request to rezone the property located at 1072 through 1078 Lincolnway East. Mr. John Byorni provided a copy of the preliminary site plan. He noted that the Area Plan Commission sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. John Ford then made the presentation on behalf of the Petitioner. He noted that this would permit the addition to Red's Pawn Shop and would allow the building of several storage buildings in the rear of the property. He noted that in light of Bowman Creek, I & M easements and other restrictions, that the number of buildings will be decreased. In response to a question raised by Council Member Varner and Council President Kelly regarding ingress and egress it was noted that the Engineering Department did not have a problem with the proposed site in traffic counts. Mr.Krupnick, one of the Petitioners,noted that Brook Street is a possibility but at this time it will not be available for ingress and egress. It was noted that the Petitioner would file a fmal site plan which would control. It was also noted by the Petitioner that Mr. Carter Wolfe of Center Ci ty Associates voiced concern with regard to the designation of"D Light Industrial". Mr. John Byorni stated that the staff had concerns with regard to this however noted that currently the City Code requires D Light Industrial for storage facilities whereas the County only requires C Commercial. Mr. Krupnick further noted that in light of all of the development on the frontage to Lincolnway that the Petitioner would be prohibited to do any further development here because of parking restrictions and easements. Council Member Pfeifer noted that currently there is a lot of debris and low maintenance which should be improved. The Petitioner stated that landscaping would be a part of the overall improvement. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke it was noted that the rezoning is needed and the enlargement due to the growing business. Council Member Luecke noted undeveloped area in question has no practical use and he is concerned about the potential congestion however believes that there are other safeguards to control these concerns. It was further noted in light a question raised by Council Member Luecke that the"E"height and area in light of the setback requirements.