HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-09 Zoning and Annexation CommitteeZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 11-23-09
Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee called the meeting
to order at 4:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, Oliver Davis, David Varner
Other Councilmember's Present: Henry Davis, Jr., Tim Rouse, Ann Puzzello
Other's Present: Bill Schalliol, Christian Davey, Mikki Dobski-Shidler, Tom Price, Todd
Zeiger, Elicia Dadlow, Assistant Director Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda: Bill No. 57-09 -Rezone - 616 N. St. Peter
Bill No. 09-60 -Special Exception - 616 N. St. Peter
Bill No. 09-71-Special Exception - 4050 Ralph Jones Drive
Bill No. 90-09 -Historic Landmark - 501 W. Washington
Chairperson Kirsits began the hearing by stating the petitioner for Bill Nos. 57-09 and
09-60 had requested a continuance until the next meeting on December 14, 2009. All
agreed and the continuance was granted.
Bill No. 09-71 requests a special exception for Ziolkowski Construction to allow for a
storage yard in an office park area. Mark Lyons from the Building Department reported a
no recommendation had been forwarded from the BZA. Mike Danch made the
presentation for the petitioner. He was assisted by Christian Davey of Grubb & Ellis
Commercial Real Estate. They both emphasized the need for outside storage of
equipment. Mr. Danch reported that based upon concerns of nearby businesses voiced at
the BZA hearing the petitioner had agreed to screening provisions, namely, mounding
and 30 additional evergreens. Councilmember Ann Puzzello said she visited the site and
would support the petition. Councilmember Oliver Davis also visited the site and voiced
support with the additional screening. Councilmember Kirsits read two letters of support
from adjacent businesses. On a motion to recommend favorably by Councilmember
Oliver Davis, followed by a second from Councilmember Varner a vote was taken and
supported by all.
Bill No. 90-09 would designate the Rushton Apartments at 501 W. Washington a Historic
Landmark. Todd Zieger of the Historic Landmarks of Indiana spoke to the significance
of the building. Councilmember Henry Davis asked how a building vacant for seven (7)
years could entice a developer to turn it into atax-paying entity. Zeiger said a developer
already spent over $1,025,000 to replace the roof. He went on to declare the 20 units in
the building as being very developable. Councilmember Kirsits voiced strong support.
Site plan and letters of support are attached. On a motion by Councilmember Oliver
Davis and a second by Councilmember Varner the bill with support from all was sent to
full Council favorably.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson
Kirsits adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee