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Zoning and Annexation Committee South Bend Common Council The January 11, 1999 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order at 4:20 p.m. in the Council Informal meeting room by its Chairperson,Council Member John Hosinski. Persons in attendance included: Council Members Hosinski,Aranowski,Pfeifer,Kelly, King, Varner,Ujdak and Coleman; James Voll, Terry Bland,Doug Carpender,Anthony Zappia, Kevin Butler,Dale Miller,David Mirkin,David Ziker,Mike Urbanski,David Fischgrund,Leroy Yoder, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Hosinski noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Substitute Bill No. 91-98 which is a zoning request for the property located at 1575 North Bendix Drive. Mr. James Voll, Senior Planner,noted that the Bill received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Zappia,the Attorney for Mr. Miller,made the presentation. He noted that his client proposes a substantial expansion of his business going from 5 bays to 20 bays. The rezoning would permit his client to continue the automobile repair service,retail sale of automotive parts and the sale of handicapped automobile accessories. Council Member Hosinski noted that he is familiar with the petitioner's operation and believes that it would be a vital improvement to the business community. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that Substitute Bill No. 91-98 be recommended favorably. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 105-98 which is a zoning request for the properties located at 2374 and 2330 South Bend Avenue. Mr. Voll noted that the Area Plan Commission sends the Bill without recommendation. Mr. David Mirkin,the attorney for DZ 23 Properties, introduced Mr. David Ziker to the Committee. He noted that a Ziker Cleaners is proposed for the property in question. He noted that it is the final lot before Maple Lane. Currently there it is a rental property. The vote at the Area Plan Commission was 7-6 therefore it come without recommendation. The projected cost of the project is $ 500,000.00. The store would be open during the daytime only; would have four(4)trucks per day; and would have no clothes processed there. Landscaping on the Maple Lane side would be required. A picture of the facility was shown which was 4,300 square feet, but the actual project would be 1,500 square feet. Mr. lyI}rkin noted that lighting would go toward the exiting shopping center. Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting Minutes of January 11,1999