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Zoning and Annexation Committee February 28, 2000 Page 2 Council Member Coleman noted that in his tenure on the Council,he could not recall large tracts of land with a single use, which were designated as an historic landmark. He voiced concern about designating the entire tract of land and believed further input from the County was necessary. Dr. Varner also voiced concern about County input and did not want such a designation to preclude future development. Ms. Becker-Pruett requested that Bill No. 10-00 be continued to permit her to contact her Board of Directors. Council Member White suggested that in light of the concerns raised that contact should be made with the County Commissioners on this matter. Following discussion,Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 10-00 be continued until the April 10th Council meeting,remain in Committee for further review and recommendation, and that the Chairperson of the Zoning and Annexation Committee and the Council Attorney contact the County Commissioners for their input on this proposed designation. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 11-00 which would establish as an historic landmark the Angela Boulevard Bridge. Mr. Oxian noted that the Historic Preservation Commission held its public hearing on January 17th and sends the Bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Oxian stated that the current Angela Boulevard Bridge is the second bridge to span the St.Joseph River. It was open in 1940 and represents a three-span Arch Melan bridge with two (2) central pillars with corbelled string course cones at the pillar bases and plain spandrels. It is rated as a "12". In response to a question from Council Member Coleman,Mr. Oxian noted that the historic landmark designation p r o cess included uded contacts with the County Commissioners, the County Engineer, and former Public Works Director Lew Powell.. He noted that other bridges were also discussed however the Angela Bridge was architecturally superior to the LaSalle Bridge. Council Members Kirsits and King noted that they were advised at a meeting in the Fall of 1999 by the County Engineer that the Angela Bridge would require a complete rebuild. Council Member King inquired whether there was a memo from the County Engineer on this matter. Council Member Coleman voiced concern about proper updated information being provided to the Council from the County. Mr. Oxian stated that he spoke with the County Commissioners today and they were aware of the process. He also noted that the courts have held that owner consent is not necessary for an historic landmark designation. Dr. Varner requested that Mr. Oxian procure a letter from the County Commissioners detailing their involvement on this matter in light of the conflicting information on the structural status of the Angela Bridge. • I;