05-11-09 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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~;; ~~` ~~'°;;~~ - --. ~ ,ZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE MAY 11, 2009 Committee Members Present: AI "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson Tom LaFountain; David Varner Other Council Present: Derek Dieter; Henry Davis; Ann Puzzello; Karen White Others Present: Don Irminger; Larry Van Overberghe, Christa Nayder; Mark Lyons; Mike Divita; Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand; Jamie Loo, Renya Benitez Agenda: Bill No. 13-09 -Rezone request for 2517 ad 2521 Western Avenue This bill would rezone the above parcels from MU mixed use to CB Community Business. Chairman Kirsits asked the petitioners to make a presentation. Mrs. Benitez said the requested rezone would allow a car collision repair and used car show lot. Christa Nayder reported for the Area Plan Commission noting they had sent an unfavorable recommendation to Council. The Area Plan Commission had felt the use which would require several variances was to intense for the location. Mike Divita representing Community & Economic Development passed along an unfavorable position stating the proposed use was not in compliance with the city's land use plan. Councilmember's Henry Davis and Karen White spoke in opposition to the request. On a motion by Tom LaFountain and seconded by Councilmember Varner, condoned by all an unfavorable recommendation is sent to the Council. Bill No. 16-09 -Rezone 117 N. Taylor Street This bill requests a change from MU mixed use to SF2 Single Family and Two Family District At Chairperson Kirsits request the petitioner Don Irminger stated the change would allow the construction of a garage on his property. He evidenced support from the neighbors, the Economic Development Department and a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. On a motion by Councilmember Varner and a second by Councilmember LaFountain the bill goes to Council favorably having gotten affirmation by all.