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Qommttt wort: Zoning an 'animation (Gommtttit The February 12, 2001 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Vice-Chairperson, Council Member Andrew Ujdak at 3:40 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, Varner, Ujdak, Coleman and Kirsits; Citizen Member Isabelle Gonzalez, Building Commissioner Don Fozo, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Community and Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Fire Chief Luther Taylor, Area Plan Assistant Director John Byorni, Code Enforcement Director Kathy Davis, City Attorney Charles Leone, Assistant City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash, Historic Preservation Commission Acting Director John Oxian, Planning & Neighborhood Development Assistant Director Larry Magliozzi, Economic Development Specialist Cassandra Moran, Planner Jeff Myers,Terry Bland of the gODUi Ottttt trthlint,and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Ujdak noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Substitute Bill No. 132-00 which is a Bill to amend Chapter 21, Article 6.5 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing a fee schedule for the issuance of certificates of appropriateness. Mr. Byorni introduced Jeff Myers,a new planner with Area Plan to the Committee. Mr. Byorni noted that the proposed ordinance was initiated by the Common Council. It was favorably recommended to the Council by both the Area Plan staff and the Area Plan Commission. The Council Attorney recommended that language be added to the last paragraph of § 1 which would require the Historic Preservation Commission to keep an up-to-date listing of such fees on file in their office as well as the City Clerk's Office. She noted that such fees must be available to public inspection with notice to the public of where they are available. Mr. Byorni and Mr. Oxian agreed to the proposed amendment. Dr. Varner inquired about when a certificate of appropriateness was required. Mr. Oxian noted that an owner of an historic landmark or an owner who lives within an historic district is required to procure a certificate of appropriateness when the request to construct,reconstruct,alter,move or demolish an exterior feature of their structure. He noted that painting does not require a certificate of appropriateness. Dr. Varner inquired about the turn-around time when a request is made to HPC. Mr. Oxian stated that they are required to act within sixty(60) days of receipt of a request. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Substitute Bill No. 132-00 as it will be amended be recommended to Council. The motion passed. Mr. Byorni then reviewed Bill No. 1-01 which is an Area Plan initiated ordinance which would amend Chapter 21, Article 12 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing flood plain regulations. Mr. Byorni noted that the amendments incorporate the most recent federal and state requirements in order to qualify for flood insurance. He noted that the Commission has drafted similar ordinances for the County and five(5) towns.