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ZONING & ANNEXATION APRIL 14.2014 5:35 P.M. Committee Members Present: Tim Scott, Derek Dieter, Henry Davis, Gavin Ferlic Other Council Present: Valerie Schey, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Karen White, Oliver Davis Others Present: Frank Agostino, Cosimo Bumbaca, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Christa Hill Agenda: Bill No.08 -14 Special Exception -837 Miner St. Bill No. 09 -14 Special Exception —1021- 1023 Talbot St. Bill No. 10 -14 Special Exception —1104 Bissell St. BillNo.11 -14 Special Exception -1042 Miner St. Bill No. 12 -14 Special Exception —1012 Talbot St. Chairman Tim Scott with a full complement of his Zoning & Annexation Committee present opened this hearing with five bills on the agenda. Each bill was filed by the same petitioner to allow more than two non - related renters to occupy the homes. Each bill asked for a rezoning from single - family to multi- family zoning. Prior to any presentation Council Attorney Kathy Cekanski - Farrand noted each of the five bills would have to be accepted as substitutes. Christa Hill from the Area Plan Commission (APC) staff reported these bills had received and unfavorable recommendation from the APC. Each bill was then presented by the owner and petitioner Cosimo Bumbaca through his Attorney, Frank Agostino. Mr. Agostino provided a spiral bound, over 20 page pamphlet explaining the background of the petitioner and each home in question. It thoroughly explained and illustrated the purpose and intent of the petition. (Attached) Also included here is a letter from the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO) opposing the bills. Additionally the Council Attorney provided a handout outlining the criteria under state law governing rezoning and special exception requests. (Attached) There were some Council questions; but it became apparent to all that more time for consideration would be needed. Council Attorney allowed that the petitioner could request a continuance to the Council's next meeting on April 28 `". Mr. Bumbaca and Mr. Agostino made the continuance request.