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Qtommttttt Ztport: Zoning and Annexation Committee go tbt QCOmmott QCOUlttfl Of tbt tttg of illoutb Stub: The August 25, 1997 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by Council Member David Varner in the absence of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Committee at 4:35 p.m.in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, Citizen Member Doug Carpenter, Jim Voll, Dea Andrews, Don Fozo, William Dobslaw,Don Ross and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No.97-59 which is a resolution requesting the approval of a Board of Zoning Appeals action involving the property located at 3733 Locust Road. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, noted that the request received a favorable recommendation at t h Bo ar d o f Zoning meeting of July 17 1997. Mr. William Dobslaw, the petitioner, made the presentation. He noted that he owns and operates radio channel WHLY. FCC has changed its regulations and is requiring action to be taken. The site involved is owned by the petitioner and is his residence. The tower is 152 feet tall and would be surrounded by ninety (90) foot trees. FAA does not require a light on the top of this tower at this height. He has not spoken to any neighbors who are opposed. Council Member Ujdak,the District Council Member, noted that he had not received any opposition to the proposal. Council Member Coleman, noted that the special exception is necessary in light of the special circumstances in this case,noting the large amount of acreage involved in the area. Following discussion, Citizen Member Doug Carpender made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer,that Bill NO. 97-59 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Hosinski joined the meeting at this point and chaired the duration of the session. The next item on the agenda was to review Bill No.58-97 which is a zoning request for the property located at 310 and 326 South Chapin Street. Mr. Jim Voll of the Area Plan staff showed a preliminary site plan of the area. He noted that it received favorable recommendations from both the staff and the commission. Mr. Don Ross,the petitioner, noted that the rezoning would permit the construction of the Chapin Street Market. The area is now vacant. He showed an artist rendering of the proposed building. He noted that "Save-A-Lot Food Store" and the"Chapin Street Medical Clinic" would share the facility with the food store being 15,000 square feet and the medical clinic being 10,000 square feet. He noted that this is a joint venture between South Bend Heritage and Baugo Creek Realty. •