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toinitttttr lot: Zoning anb animation tomtttittc The June 12, 2000 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, y Council Member Karen L. White at 3:35 P min the Council Informal Meetin g room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer,Kelly, King, Ujdak, Varner, and White; John Byorni, Area Plan Assistant Director, Kenneth Fedder, Dea Andrews, Robert Hunt, Don Fozo, Noreen D. Moran, Carl Littrell, Gary Gilot, Director of Public Works; Brent Badek, Travis Parker, Anastacia Gring, Travis R. Saunier of GPD Associates of Akron, Ohio; Mr. Bill R. Owen, Maureen Bolton, Robert Corn, Timothy Lykowski, Todd Zeiger,Edward Talley, Terry Bland of the *MU) VIZ'Of UU , and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the first item on the agenda was to continue the review of substitute Bill No. 35-00 which is a zoning request for the property located at 1515 Kemble. John Byorni introduced Brent Bader to the Council who will be replacing Travis Parker. Mr. Byorni noted that both the Area Plan staff and the Commission sends the request to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Anastacia Gring, the petitioner and owner of the subject property, made the presentation. She noted that she is in the process of selling her home since it is now too small for her family,and found out during her attempt to see it that it was not zoned residential. The rezoning would permit her to sell to another individual for residential purposes. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Bill No. 35-00 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 36-00 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 231 East Ireland Road. Mr. Byorni noted that the request is for the rear portion of the property. It comes to the Council with favorable recommendations from both the Area Plan staff and the Commission. Mr. Travis R. Saunier of GPD Associates of Akron, Ohio, represented the petitioner. He noted that the site is that of the Taco Bell restaurant. In response to questions made from 5th District Council Member Varner who represents this area of the city, Mr. Saunier stated that the current building would be demolished and moved back onto the property. In light of safety concerns the grade will be decreased from 10 to 11 % to 5 to 6 %. Dr. Varner inquired into whether the larger SUV's will be able to access the drive-thru area. Mr. Saunier stated that the new configuration will properly address the congestion problems currently occurring on Ireland and that SUV's will be able to safety access the area. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Substitute Bill No. 36-00 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. • The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 27-00 which would establish as an