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(Committer UPPOr t: a Zoning alto Zinttexa[tion tommitta The July 23, 2001 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, King,White,Kelly,Varner,Kirsits, Pfeifer and Ujdak; Gary Gilot, Don Fozo, Jon Hunt, Jeff Myers, Caroline Beerbaum, Richard Nussbaum, Jon Hunt, Terry Bland of the fiiQUth Setts grtbitttt, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 53-01 which is a zoning request for the property located at 346 North Ironwood Drive. Jeff Myers, a staff member of Area Plan, gave the Area Plan Report. He noted that it received a favorable recommendation at the July 17, 2001 Area Plan Commission meeting(report attached). Mr. Richard Nussbaum, an attorney with Sopko, Nussbaum and Inabnit made the presentation. He noted that he represents the contingent purchaser, Cressy and Everett, Inc. who is requesting a change to"0"Office District. The Dunbar Mortgage Company will be moving their mortgage loan operation into the facility. They will have three (3) employees. He noted that the concerns raised by Carl Littrell earlier have been resolved. He further noted that they met with the neighbor to the north and sent additional notice beyond that required by state law. They will not have signage initially but would comply with the regulations under"O"Office if signage is desired at a later date. Council Member King noted that the proposed rezoning is in his Councilmanic District. He noted that the petitioner has worked well with the neighbors. He sees the proposed use as a good use which will provide a good buffer to the residential area. Dr. Varner inquired about signage and it was confirmed that the petitioner would comply with the "0"Office regulations. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Bill No. 53-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member White noted that the Special Advisory Zoning Committee held its first meeting last Friday. Jon Hunt was selected to head this Committee. Council Member White noted that the Committee has three (3)representatives from the South Bend Community School, three (3) representatives from the Historic Preservation Commission, the President of the neighborhood association, a resident from the area, two (2) representatives from the City Administration and Council Members King and Kelly. No developers are on the Committee so that there will be neutrality in this area of proposed developments. The next meeting will be Friday,July 27, 2001 at noon. Council Member King noted that the first meeting was cooperative in spirit, and that he was pleased with the initial discussion. Council Member Kelly agreed that the first meeting started off on a good note. Jon Hunt noted that he would be getting information out on Tuesday.