09-14-09 Zoning and Annexation Committee

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ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 9-14-09 Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee called the meeting to order at 3:48 p.m. Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, Oliver Davis, David Varner Other Councilmember's Present: Karen L. White, Henry Davis, Jr., Tim Rouse, Derek Dieter, Ann Puzzello Other's Present: Mayor Steve Luecke, Mary Ann Myers, Tom Price, Gary Gilot, Dennis Andres, Gregg Zientara, Phil St. Clair, Jeff Gibney, Chief Buchanon, Martha Lewis, Rita Kopala, Jim Masters, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Matthew Seese, Christa Nayder Agenda: Bill No. 49-09 -Rezone - 2717, 2719, 2729 S. Main Street and 217 Oakside Bill No. 54-09 -Amend Code Chapter 21, Article 5 Planned Unit Development Bill No. 49-09 Zoning and Annexation Chairperson, Al "Buddy" Kirsits began the hearings with all committee members present. He noted both bills under review were substitutions that needed to be accepted. That done, he recognized Jim Masters representing the petitioners for rezoning in Bill No. 49-09. He began by referencing the Area Plan Commissions unanimous favorable recommendation. The requested change from LB Local Business to GI General Industrial would allow Huffaker Enterprises to utilize a now vacant building on 1.1 acres for storage and metal fabricating. Three homes on the property would be demolished for a fenced storage yard once the residents were relocated. Christa Nayder noted for the record the APC staff recommendation was unfavorable out of concern for the houses. Masters reiterated the residents would be given ample time to re-locate once fairly compensated•forthefr property. On a motion to send to Council favorably by Council Member Oliver Davis, seconded by David Varner, and supported by all Council Member Kirsits noted the affirmation. ~~;~'~ ,~.