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Zoning and Annexation Committee April 13, 1998 Page 2 Mr. James Voll noted that this is an Area Plan Commission and the APC staff send the measure to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Dean Carlson,the Engineer for the proposed Walmart Super Center,made the presentation. In response to a question from Doug Carpender it was noted that signals are being proposed for the area and that they are working with the City Engineer. Following discussion, Citizen Member Carpender made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that substitute Bill No. 19-98 be recommended favorable to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed substitute Bill No. 22-98 which is a zoning request for the property located at 150 West Angela. Mr. James Voll noted that this is an Area Plan Commission and the APC staff send the measure to the Council with a favorable recommendation. II' Gail Alexander of Re-Max Realty made the presentation. She noted that increased screening would be installed. She stated that "0" Office zoning is being requested and that the area would act as a transition area from the high school to the north and the bank to the east,with single family homes to the south and west. Council Member Broden noted that signage was concern as well as lighting of the sign. He was assured that the petitioner would comply with all regulations in those areas. Following discussion, Council Member Broden made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Doug Carpender that substitute Bill NO. 22-98 be recommended favorable to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 23-98 which is a rezoning request for the property located at the southeast corner of McKinley Avenue and Boulevard de la Paix. Mr. James Voll noted that this is an Area Plan Commission and the APC staff send the measure to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Kevin Butler, the attorney for the petitioner, introduced Marilyn Gardner, the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, Inc. Mr. Butler then made the presentation. He noted that the Jewish Federation would be relocating its administrative offices from the downtown to this area. Additionally, a ball diamond is proposed for 16 year olds and younger who are members. There would be not lights at the ball diamond and the trees would remain as a buffer. The proposed philanthropic use was approved by the Building Commissioner Don Fozo. Mr. Butler noted that they held a meeting with the neighbors to discuss the proposed project. Mr. Kyle Payne spoke against the proposed rezoning. He provided a letter dated April 9, 1998 to the Committee(copy attached). Council Member Kelly spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. He noted that he lives near School Field which is a considerably more intense rise.