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(ommftttt Ztport: The Zoning and Annexation Committee lr0 tit tOmmOtt to tntfl of the CUP Of mouth grab: The February 28, 2000 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White at 3:04 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Varner, Pfeifer, King, Ujdak, Kelly, Kirsits, Coleman and White; John Oxian, Ann Kolata, Ann-Carol Simons, Kevin Butler, Larry Magliozzi, Louann Becker-Pruett, Robert Hunt, Terry Bland, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the Zoning and Annexation Committee members,namely: Council Members Ujdak,Varner, Coleman and herself. Council Member White noted that the first item on the agenda was Bill No. 10-00 which is a request to establish an historic landmark for the property located at 3016 Portage Avenue. Mr. John Oxian, President of the Historic Preservation Commission, made the presentation. He noted that the Historic Preservation Commission held its public hearing on January 17, 2000, and recommends the Bill favorably to Council. The real estate is 113.8 acres located on the east side of Portage Avenue just south of the Indiana Toll Road. It includes Portage Manor which was purchased by the County in 1905. The structure reflects Classical revival structure. Mr. Oxian then introduced Louann Becker-Pruett, Administrator of Portage Manor. She stated that the Board of Directors of Portage Manor would be honored by the designation. She noted that the Board and the County have worked hard to preserve the facility which fills the needs of the community. She noted that the Manor is always filled to capacity and invited the Council Members to visit. Council Member Kelly voiced concern that if the area was designated as an historic landmark whether development north of Portage Manor could take place. Council Member King questioned why the entire 113.8 acres was necessary to be designated as part of the historic landmark status. Mr. Oxian stated that the Historic Preservation Commission always brings in the entire parcel. He cited a number of farms which have been preserved as a result. He noted that the Kline property on Jackson Road included the entire acreage. When development of the area was sought,the Administration and the County after the annexation held discussions with the owners and the land that was not needed was then deleted from the historic status and developed. A new survey lot was needed and completed. Ms. Becker-Pruett noted that a feasibility study will soon be under way on the Portage Manor property. The State Board of Health will be involved. The Council Attorney inquired as the the tax key number. Mr. Oxian stated that the entire 113.8 has one(1)key number assigned to it.