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Commtttts "41)0V t: Zoning and Annexation Committee �0 tbt Common toltiutY of t s CO of iboutb 1140: The January 13, 1997 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its chairperson, Common Councilmember John Hosinski at 3:45 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmembers Kelly, Aranowski, Pfeifer, Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, Hosinski, Sniadecki; Jeff Rinard, Don Porter, John Byorni, Gayle Gartee, Wally Gartee, Robert Taylor, Thomas Walz, Michael Hardy, the Szlanfucht family, Greg Kil, John Stancoti, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smith, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Substitute Bill No. 94-96 which would rezone the property located at 2025 Edison Road. Mr.John Byorni noted that both the staff and the Area Plan Commission recommends that this Bill(substitute version)be recommended favorably to Council. Mr. Byorni also noted that the property does not have City water service and that it has a well. Mr. Michael Hardy, an attorney with Barnes & Thornburg, made the presentation. He noted that the rezoning request is to"0"office and would act as a buffer between the"C" commercial district and the "A" residential district. The rezoning would allow an architectural office in what is now a single family residence structure. Mr. Smith, the contingent purchaser, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. Councilmember Pfeifer questioned the letter dated December 17, 1996, from Elizabeth James (copy attached)who raised questions about traffic concerns,noise concerns and tree and vegetation concerns. Mr. Byorni noted that each of these areas were discussed and Councilmember Hosinski noted that he had also discussed these concerns with the property owners. Councilmember Pfeifer suggested that a formalized process be considered to make sure that such concerns are properly handled prior to the Common Council taking action. Councilmember Coleman pointed out the area in question on the citywide zoning map and gave background information to the"0"office designation. Councilmember Hosinski stated that he was the Council representative to the Area Plan Commission and thought it was an appropriate transitional use. Following discussion, Councilmember Hosinski made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Varner, that Substitute Bill No. 94-96 be recommended favorably to Council. The Motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No.95-96 which would rezone the property located at 1335 East Ireland Road. Mr.Byorni noted that the Area Plan Commission sends it to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation,however,the Area Plan Staff sends it with an unfavorable recommendation and believes it would the beginning of a negative and deteriorating effect of the residential character of the neighborhood. The Staff further