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ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 08-22-11
Committee Members Present: Chairperson AI Kirsits; Oliver Davis; David Varner; Tom
LaFountain
Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; Ann Puzzello; Tim Rouse
Others Present: Gene Valanzano; James Harris; Dick Nussbaum; Marco
Mariani; Bill Stens, NENC; Don Inks; Kevin Allen; Murray
Miller; Chuck Bulot; Derek Spier
Agenda: Bill No. 10-11 —Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Overlay
With full committee present Chairperson Kirsits noted that the bill before them was a substitute
bill. For the record the also noted he was in receipt of three letters of support—one from Chris
Davey of Grubb& Ellis Developers, one from Doug Hunt of Holladay Properties and one from
Charles Hays also a property developer and future resident of the area in question. Prior to the
formal presentation by Marco Mariani, Councilmember Rouse stated the overlay they were about
to consider would have avoided multiple controversies last year in the area due to large
apartments crowding into the neighborhood. Councilmember Puzzello added that she and
Councilmember Rouse both of whom had worked for years on the overlay were fully supportive of
the bill.
Chairperson Kirsits then called upon Derek Spier to give the report from the Area Plan
Commission. Derek said the APC was initiating the bill for the NENDC which would provide
development and design standards over and above zoning in the area. He added the APC had
voted to approve the overlay with but one dissenting vote.
Marco Mariani then made the formal presentation. With the aid of a one page handout
highlighting a half-dozen key points (attached) Mariani briefly outlined the background that
prompted the overlay petition. Most significantly he felt was the fact that the process was very
extensive, public, and inclusive. It is depicted, he said, as an insurance policy for investment in
the area assuring new construction there would be of unique, quality design to protect investment
already there and encourage more.
Bill Stens representing the Near Northwest Neighborhood spoke in support stating the overlay
was the result of many groups collaborating over a long period of time.
Both Councilmember Varner and Kirsits asked about overlay protections as well as their resulting
increased costs for possible builders.
Finally, Oliver Davis moved to send Bill No. 10-11 favorably to Council as amended.
Councilmember LaFountain seconded and all affirmed.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Kirsits
adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, I ��
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AI "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee