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ZONING & ANNEXATION JULY 27, 2015 3:50 P.M. Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Valerie Schey, Henry Davis, Derek Dieter (XAB) Citizen Members Present: Vacant Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Karen White, Gavin Ferlic Others Present: Brian Pawlowski, Charlie Hayes, Chuck Bulot, Emily Sandock, Mike Branch, Ann Hayes, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand Agenda: Bill No. 15 -65 Special Exception -3016 Portage Ave. Telecommunications Facility Bill No. 15 -66 Special Exception —4085 Meghan Beeler Ct. Recreational Use Facility Bill No. 15 -67 Special Exception —430 Parkovash Ave. Child Care Center Councilmember Oliver Davis noting a quorum of his Zoning & Annexation Committee present called the meeting to order. Three bills were listed for consideration. The first was bill 15 -65. This was a request from Charles Hayes for a special exception to allow a communications tower in an SF1 District. Chuck Bulot, head of the Building Department made the initial presentation. He said the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) had given the petition a unanimous favorable recommendation. Ann Hayes, representing the petitioner described the tower's size, location as well as need for the tower. She noted the nearby Portage Manor and County Commissioner Andy Kostielney supported the project. With no questions from the public or Council, Valerie Schey moved for a favorable recommendation. Henry Davis offered a second. All affirmed. The second item bill 15 -66 asked for a special exception to allow a recreational use for a batting and pitching facility in an LI District. Chuck Bulot, head of the Building Department made the presentation noting that the BZA had given a unanimous favorable recommendation to the petition. Mike Branch, the principal investor, described the particulars of the proposed facility. In answer to Valerie Schey's question about adequate parking, Mr. Branch said the 16 available slots was more than enough. With that Valerie made a motion to recommend favorably. Henry David seconded and everyone supported. The last bill 15 -67 was a special exception request to allow a child care facility in an SF2 District.