04-13-09 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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6~ ?p r ;~1 ZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 2009 Committee Members Present: AI "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson; Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson; Tom LaFountain; David Varner Other Council Present: Derek Dieter; Henry Davis; Ann Puzzello; Karen White; Tim Rouse Others Present: Rita Kopala; Martha Lewis; Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand; Jamie Loo; Mayor Stephen Luecke; Jeremy Toschlog; Christa Nayder, John Byorni, Catherine Fanello, Gary Gilot, Mikki Dobski, Tom Price, Kamesha Williams, Hakira McLeod, Mike Divita, Marcia McMillan, Chuck Bulot Agenda: Bill No. 1-09 -This bill requests a rezone from SF single family and two-family district to MU mixed use for property at 2013 W. Ford. Chairperson Kirsits asked Christa Nayder of the Area Plan Commission (APC) to report on the APC's review and recommendation to Council. She reported the APC staff and commission sends the request with a favorable recommendation. She explained the APC staff while reluctant to open a SF to MU, was impressed with and supportive of Ms. McLeod's intention to open a neighborhood convenience store. Ms. McLeod stated her efforts were supported by nearby residents. Martha Lewis and Mike Divita from Howard Park and the Economic Development Department, respectively, both spoke in favor of the rezoning. gcn District Councilmember Oliver Davis spoke in support of the petition. Chairperson Kirsits having given opportunity for questions and discussion accepted a motion to recommend~favorably from Councilmember LaFountain, a second from Councilmember Varner and support from all.