HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-08-12 Zoning & Annexation ZONING& ANNEXATION OCTOBER 8,2012
4:25 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. Varner
Gavin Ferlic
Other Council Present: Henry Davis, Tim Scott, Valerie Schey,
Karen White, Derek Dieter
Others Present: Diane Erdman, Catherine Hostetler, Don Napoli, Larry Meteiver,
Mike Danch
Agenda: Bill No. 37-12—Rezone—621 LWE
Bill No. 35-12—Historic Landmark(AVON)
Bill No. 12-69—Special Exception— 1307 N. Hickory
Three bills were scheduled for consideration before Oliver Davis' Zoning &Annexation
Committee.
The first was Bill No. 37-12, a request to rezone 621 Lincoln Way East from small
business to mixed use. This would allow the petitioner, Diane Erdman, to renovate a
historic home to establish a sewing machine repair business on the first floor and rent the
second floor as an apartment. Christa Nayder from Area Plan reported a favorable vote
from the Commission and staff. Catherine Hostetler, Director of the Historic
Preservation Commission submitted a letter in support of the request (A copy is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.) Following brief discussion, Dr. Varner moved the bill be
sent favorably to Council. Gavin Ferlic seconded and all approved.
Bill 35-12 would allow the City Council the option of declaring the old AVON theatre a
historic landmark thereby preventing its demolition by the St. Joseph County Public
Library wanting to expand on the site. At this point Oliver noted a request to continue
the bill indefinitely to allow both the library board and the HPC to ratify a compromise
agreed upon to allow demolition of the structure while saving the ceramic facade.
Attorney James Masters explained the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the parties. David Varner motioned the bill be continued until 10-22-12 allowing the
respective boards time to rule on the MOU. Dr. Ferlic seconded and all supported.
The last bill on the agenda, Bill No. 12-69, was a petition for a special exception to allow
temporary additional parking for an expanding fitness center at 1311 Hickory Road.
Mark Lyons from the building department reported that the BZA ruled favorably on the
petition. Mike Danch representing the petitioner explained the request. Site plan
attached.
After brief discussion Gavin Ferlic moved and Dr. Ferlic seconded the bill be sent to
Council favorably. All agreed.
Under miscellaneous Oliver Davis announced a press conference to be held on Tuesday,
October 9, 2012 dealing with the sale of assault weapons at Wal-Mart.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chairperson
Oliver Davis adjo es he meeting at 5:51 p.m.
Respectful u o mitte.
Ohiv J. P. F . •■erson
Zoning : Anne on Committee