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ZONING & ANNEXATION DECEMBER 16, 2013 4:50 P.M. Committee Members Present: Dr. Fred Ferlic (4:57), Oliver Davis (4:58), Henry Davis, Gavin Ferlic (AB) Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Valerie Schey, Dr. David Varner, Karen White, Derek Dieter Citizen Members Present: Kyle Chamberlin (AB), Marcus Ellison (AB) Others Present: Christa Hill, Richard Nusbaum, Tim Sexton, Mike Danch, Tony Zappia, Justin Ferris Agenda: Bill 62 -13 Rezone 605, 613, 617, 621 Notre Dame & 823 Sorin The Zoning & Annexation Committee chaired by Dr. Fred Ferlic had but one bill set for hearing that being a petition to rezone a parcel at the NW corner of Sorin and Notre Dame Avenue. Though there was not a quorum for the beginning of the hearing Oliver Davis arrived in due course allowing a vote to recommend to full Council. The presentation of the rezoning request was made by attorney Tony Zappia representing an Indianapolis developer. Tony outlined the protracted development of the parcel. Conceived first as a condo project, partially built, then abandoned, the boarded incomplete buildings sat vacant for several years. Only after extensive meetings orchestrated by the City which included the neighborhood organization, Notre Dame, the banks and the developer did the project re- emerge as an apartment project geared to graduate students as well as professionals. To better control the self- imposed restrictions on the occupancy of the complex it was determined that a Planned Unit Develop (PUD) plan be requested. This approach, it was said, would afford the surrounding neighborhood better assurances than an open student apartment approach. Representatives from Notre Dame, the City, the neighborhood, and the developer were all present to answer questions. Specific questions by Valerie Schey and Oliver Davis concerning civil law partners were answered. Assurances were made they would not be discriminated against.