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ZONING & ANNEXATION JUNE 22, 2015 3:30 P.M. Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Valerie Schey, Henry Davis (XAB), Derek Dieter Citizen Members Present: Vacant Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Karen White, Gavin Ferlic Others Present: Bob Henry, Angela Smith, David Sieradzki, Daryl Knepp, Mike Danch, Matt Chappias, Nathan Rivers, Lucas Miles, Charlie Florence Agenda: BillNo.07 -15 Rezone — OldTranspo Site Bill No. 20 -15 Rezone — 605 N. Hickory Rd. Bill No. 21 -15 Rezone -2212 Mishawaka Ave. With a quorum present Oliver Davis Chair of the Zoning & Annexation Committee, opened the meeting indicating three bills on the agenda. The first, bill 07 -15, was a petition to rezone an approx. 9 acre parcel on Northside Blvd. more commonly known as the old Transpo site. The request was to rezone the parcel from MU (mixed use) to MF1 district to SF2 (single & multifamily). The proposal would divide the parcel into 54 lots for residential development. Angela Smith from the Area Plan Commission (APC) staff explained the proposal. In response to Karen White's questions, Angela said there were no remonstrators at the APC hearing which resulted in a unanimously favorable recommendation. Daryl Knepp from Abonmarche and David Sieradzki representing Century Builders, the developer were present to answer any questions. Ultimately Valerie Schey, who had expresses full support, motioned to send to Council favorably. Derek Dieter seconded and all affirmed. The second item, bill 20 -15 requested a zoning change from GB (general business) to a PUD (planned unit development). This was a 10.61 acre parcel on which two vacant buildings stand, a former Martin's and a former Target store. The APC staff gave a request a favorable recommendation. Matt Chappias from Area Plan and Mike Danch augmented the presentation, with a site plan (attached). There were only a few technical questions from the Council before Derek Dieter and Valerie Schey made motions supported by all that sent the bill with a favorable recommendation. The final item, bill 21 -15, was a petition to change zoning at 2212 Mishawaka Ave. from MU (mixed use) to LB with an exception to allow a tattoo parlor. The building in question is a 3,300 sq. ft. currently vacant.