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C~ ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE APRIL 12, 2010
Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis, Zoning and Annexation Committee called the meeting to
order at 3:15 p.m. in the absence of Chairperson Al "Buddy" Kirsits.
Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson, David Varner,
(Chairperson Al "Buddy" Kirsits -late; Tom LaFountain- late)
Other Councilmember's Present: Ann Puzzello, Timothy Rouse, Karen White
Other's Present: Rita Kopala, Mike Danch, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Christa Nayder,
Mark Lyons, Pat Brown, Brian Wynen, Maxine Brazier, David Relos, Don Inks
Agenda: Bill No. 13-10 -Rezone - 2301-2303 Miami and 1034 Ewing
Bill No. 14-10 -Rezone - 2411 S. Main
Bill No. 10-14 -Special Exception - 1939 Charles St.
Bill No. 13-10 -Rezone - 2301-2302 Miami and 1034 Ewing
Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis subbing for Chairperson Al "Buddy' Kirsits opened the
hearing by calling upon Christa Nayder to report on the actions taken at the Area Plan
Commission. She explained the petitioner was requesting a change from MU mixed use
to LB Local Business to allow for a pet store (aquarium) at the site. In that the use was
compatible with City Plan and the Miami Corridor Plan the APC issued a favorable
recommendation to Council. Oliver Davis then called upon the petitioner for comment.
Mrs. Brazier briefly described her plans for an aquarium shop noting all nearby
businesses and residents had been notified and there was no opposition to the proposal.
Councilmember's Al "Buddy" Kirsits and Tom LaFountain arrived during the hearing
making a quorum. After brief discussion Councilmember Varner motioned the bill go the
Council favorably. Chairperson Kirsits seconded and all affirmed.
Bill No. 14-10 -Rezone - 2411 S. Main
Christa Nayder at the call of Chairperson Al ``Buddy'' Kirsits described the rezoning
request and disposition by the Area Plan Commission. Christa explained the petition to
rezone from LI Light Industrial to LB Local Business to allow the relocation of~Habitat
for Humanity's "Re-Store Outlet." Seen as a plus by both the APC staff and the
commission the bill was unanimously favorably forwarded to Council. Mike Danch
representing the petitioner followed with a brief description of the proposal.
Councilmember Varner, in response to his question, was assured all parking concerns
were resolved. Councilmember White asked the total amount of TIF dollars spent on the
re-location of Re-Store. Don Inks and David Relos from the Department of Community
and Economic Development said the total approached $600,000. Don Inks went on to
say that though not required to adhere to the federal uniform relocation act, a must if
federal dollars are used, the city always does so in the interest of fairness whether federal
dollars are used or not.
Subsequently, a motion by Councilmember Varner followed by a second by Chairperson
Al "Buddy" Kirsits-and affirmed by all the bill was sent favorably to Council.
Bill No. 10-14 -Special Exception 1939 Charles St.
This bill would allow off-site parking in a SF-1 District. The Board of Zoning Appeals
as reported by Mark Lyons, reviewed the petitioner, found no objection or remonstrance
and sent to Council with a favorable recommendation. Pat Brown and Brian Wynen, the
petitioners were present to elaborate and answer questions.
On a motion by Councilmember Oliver Davis and a second by Councilmember Varner
that all supported the bill was sent to full Council favorably.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time. Chairperson
Kirsits adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee