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REMONSTRANCE Then appeared George Athens of 2828 S. Michigan and explained he had lived in this area for sixteen years and the neighbors are much against any type of rezoning of the area. He said he thinks there is a traffic hazard existing and it would be increased by cars exiting onto Michigan Street. He noted he has waited five to ten minutes trying to get out of his driveway and he didn't think the area could accommodate an increase in traffic at this time. Mr. Athens then presented a list of those people remonstrating, and that he was speaking for. This list was filed by the secretary and contains seventeen signatures. Then appeared Ted L. Tate of 2818 S. Main Street who identified himself as being the owner of the factory directly west from the petitioned area. Mr. Tate said he had no objection to the rezoning of this property but he did want some help on storm water problems. He noted he had to sweep water out of his factory when it rains as the water rushes down from this area and floods his factory with mud and water. He said he had lowered the alley somewhat; in the past, the water has entered his build- ing and rendered much damage. He noted he had the City Engineers out and they graded the area down. He said this is the only part of the area not paved and there appeared to be no solution to the problem. He said if this rezoning is allowed,and he is for it providing they have proper drainage, the problem of drainage should be remedied first. Then appeared Carrie Roach of 306 E. Woodside who noted she owns some property near the petitioned property and she tried to get a rezoning but the Commission had not wanted to spot zone. She said she could see no reason that the whole block could not be commercial. She said she is just one lot away from this property. Mr. Halloran then replied to Mr. Tate by saying he could see no reason why the use of drywells properly designed could not be worked out to pro- vide a satisfactory solution to the water problem. He said the City Building Department notes there is spot zoning reflecting residential to commercial in this area. Mr. Richardson asked if there were additional rezoning requests and if there: were a site development plan submitted for other property in this area. He also asked Mr. Halloran if his client realized the restrictions in the construction of the parking lot are being strictly enforced. Mr. Halloran said his client was aware of this and to his knowledge there were no other rezoning petitions pending in this area. A motion made by Ted Sharp that the matter of the petition of Albert and Betty Hans to zone 2813, 17, 21, and 2901 and 2905 South Michigan be given a favorable recommendation sub- ject to: 1.- Adherance to the 25' setback from U. S. 31 - 9 -