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ZONING &ANNEXATION NOVEMBER 9,2015 3:45 P.M. Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis,Valerie Schey(XAB), Henry Davis(XAB), Derek Dieter(XAB) Citizen Members Present: Ron Okoye Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Karen White, Gavin Ferlic Others Present: Brian Pawlowski, Mario Mariani, Matt Chappias, Greg Hockenan (NNRO), Eric Deniger, Wayne Sams, Mike Danch Agenda: Bill No. 47-15 Rezoning—1205 & 1151 Hickory Rd. Bill No.48-15 Rezoning-1619 &1623 Franklin St. Bill No.49-15 Rezoning-1714& 1716 S. Michigan St. Bill No. 64-15 Amending Chapter 21 Repealing& Replacing Section 21-06.3 Northeast Neighborhood Zoning Overlay District Zoning and Annexation Chairman Oliver Davis called the hearing to order though no other Committee members were present. Nonetheless,five other Councilmembers were present to consider the four bills scheduled for presentation. Oliver noted no recommendations would be forwarded to full council for lack of a quorum. The first bill 47-15 was a petition to rezone two parcels at 1151 and 1205 Hickory Road from "0"office to SF1 single family. Matt Chappias made the presentation saying the staff of the Area Plan Commission (APC) and the Commission itself gave the petition a favorable recommendation. The petitioner Eric Deniger explained residential zoning was necessary for the bank mortgage loan sought by the buyer. There being no questions from Council Oliver Davis moved onto bill 48-15. This bill requested a rezoning from SF2 single family to Ll light industrial. Matt Chappias reported that both the staff and Commission forwarded this request favorably. Wayne Sams,the petitioner, said the two properties at 1619 and 1623 S. Franklin required the L1 zoning so that the adjacent business could expand by building a warehouse. One parcel was vacant. The other had a home ready for demolition. With a little discussion to clarify location and surroundings, Oliver was ready to move to the next agenda item. Bill 49-15 was a petition to rezone 1714 and 1716 S. Michigan Street. The requested change from MU mixed use to LB local business would allow for a small liquor store. After Matt Chappias explained the zoning criteria he said both the APC staff and Commission forward the request favorably. Mike Danch representing the petitioner further explained the request. He provided a site plan identifying the parcels,the parking and screening. He added Councilperson Valerie Schey representing this area supported the request as did surrounding property owners. During Council questioning several Councilmembers seemed reluctant to OK a liquor store. Tim Scott in particular had reservations and asked Mike Danch to have the petitioner appear at the evening public hearing. 1