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lommitt Zort: Zoning aub line xatton Qtommitt The June 25, 2001 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, King,White,Kelly,Varner,Kirsits, Pfeifer and Coleman; Carl Littrell, Gary Gilot, Isabele Gonzalez, Khadijah Muhammad, Michael Dansch, Nancy Sulok of the 'OtttUJ ub tribune, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 45-01 which is a proposed historic landmark designation for the property located at 2716 Vine Street, the site of the"Old Nuner School". Council Member White noted that the Council had received a letter dated June 21, 2001 from John Oxian President of the Historic Preservation Commission (copy attached) requesting that the public hearing be postponed until July 9, 2001 "to allow the Neighborhood Association and the Commission to obtain all proposals form interested developers". Council Member White noted that she, Dr. Varner and the Council Attorney met informally with representatives of the South Bend Community School Corporation. That in light of that discussion and the request from Mr. Oxian, that she would entertain a motion to continue Bill No. 45-01 on the condition that certain information be filed with the Office of the City Clerk by HPC and SBCC by the filing deadline and that the Council take formal action to pass or defeat Bill No. 45-01 on July 9th. The Council Attorney noted that some of the requested information would include a time-line from the SBCC with regard to all action on Nuner School, a cost-benefit analysis, physical structure long-term plan and that all documents with regard to notice and hearing from HPC would be requested so that the Council may make an informed decision on the requested historic landmark proposal. She added that the overall process with regard to timeliness and equal protection concerns were also discussed. Council Member King noted that such information would be helpful adding that proposed development and interim protection status need to be carefully considered. Council Member Coleman agreed that additional details are necessary and voiced support for the action proposed by Council Member White. Council Member Kelly noted that he had toured Nuner and the benefit would have to be astronomical to save the facility. Council President Pfeifer inquired into what notice is given to surrounding neighborhood groups or businesses when a use stops on such buildings. She stressed the need for neighborhood input and hoped that that would be a consideration in any additional legislation in this area. She added that a mechanism should be in place so that such proposed designations are fairly and timely addressed. • Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that at