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The December 9, 2002 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by
its Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting
Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa,
King, White, Coleman and Kirsits; Community & Economic Development Department Director
Jon Hunt, City Controller Rick 011ett, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Building Commissioner
Don Fozo, Water Superintendent John Stancati, Assistant City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash, Ann
Kolata,Jeff Myers, Phillip Lloyd, Don MacDaniel, Patrick J. McGraw,Terry Bland of the *nth
tal ITVibtillt, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member White noted that there have been requests by the Petitioners for Bill Nos. 02-91
and 72-02 to be continued until January 27, 2003. Council Member Kuspa made a motion,
seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill Nos. 02-91 and 72-02 be continued to January 27, 2003 at the
request of the respective petitioners for such Bills. The motion passed.
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Council Member White then called for a report from Area Plan on Bill No. 44-02 which is a zoning
request for the property located at 115 Indiana Avenue, followed by a presentation by the
petitioner.
Jeff Myers, a planner with Area Plan noted that the Bill received an unfavorable recommendation
from the Area Plan Commission.
Phillip Lloyd, the petitioner, made the presentation. He noted that he wishes to construct a facility
to store canned goods and pop. He stated that it would be a plus for what is now a vacant lot. The
building would be 36' x 60' and would not have any loading docks. The building would permit
larger amounts of these products to be purchased.
In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Lloyd stated that the parking lot on the south side
of the lot satisfies local regulations.
Council Member Coleman stated that there is an obvious problem with this request since it would
cross the line of demarcation for the commercial strip by crossing the north/south alley. He stated
that he believes it would put the residential area at risk.
Council Member Coleman than made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 44-02 be
recommended unfavorably to Council. The motion passed.
Council Member White then called for a report from Area Plan on Bill No. 73-02 which is a zoning
request for the property located at 630 East Colfax Avenue, followed by a presentation by the
petitioner.
Jeff Myers, a planner with Area Plan noted that the Bill received an favorable recommendation
from the Area Plan Commission.
Don MacDaniel of Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. made the presentation. He noted that the
rezoning would permit a video production company and residence.
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Council Member White questioned changes to the site plan. Mr. Myers stated that they would not
be major.
Council Member Coleman inquired about potential pitfalls if the rezoning is granted, and noted that
the building was originally a residence. Mr. Myers stated that the property is currently zoned
commercial now and believes that the request would provide a"good blend".
Mr. Fozo, Building Commissioner, stated that the Board of Zoning Appeals gave a favorable
recommendation on November 21, 2002. A special use would be maintained on that property.
Mr. Fozo stated that a minor future change in use would be addressed by the staff, whereas a
major change in the future would be addressed by the Area Plan Commission and the Common
Council. With the variance being granted there would be four(4) parking spaces required.
Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill
No. 73-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Council Member White then called for a presentatio n on Substitute Bill No. 78-02 which is a
rezoning request for the properties located at 306 S. Notre Dame and 910 E. Waste and 916 E.
Wayne.
Mr. Myers stated that the Bill received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan
Commission at its November 19,2002 meeting (copy attached).
Patrick J. McGraw, the petitioner, made the presentation. He stated that the buildings are used for
offices currently and the rezoning would turn them into residences.
Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that
substitute Bill No. 78-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Under miscellaneous business, Council Member White inquired about the best time for a"meet and
greet with NRTSC". It was suggested that the meeting be held in February.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member White adjourned
the meeting at 4:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Karen L. White, Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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