HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-08 Zoning & Annexation CommitteeZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE JUNE 9, 2008
Committee Members Present: Councilmember's Oliver Davis, Vice Chairperson, Tom
LaFountain, David Varner
Councilmember's Present: Tim Rouse, Karen White, Derek Dieter, Ann Puzzello;
Others Present: Rita Kopala, Jeff Vitton, Gary Gilot, John Phair, Paul Phair, Kathleen Cekanski-
Farrand, John Voorde
BILL NO.08-55 -FISCAL PLAN GERMAN TOWNSHIP
Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m., in
Chairperson Kirsits absence. Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis began by introducing Jeff Vitton of
Community & Economic who explained in detail the fiscal plan for the proposed annexation area.
The purpose for the annexation is to provide a corridor for a four lane extension of Auten Road to
the west linking up with a proposed interchange on the St. Joe Valley By-Pass. The fiscal impact
on the public safety sector is negligible. Ambulance service is already provided. The estimated
$10 million dollar roadway, some years off, will serve the Portage Prairie development. The land
use is seen as consistent with City Plan. Karen White asked if Airport TIF funds were to be used
for the project. Vitton said yes. Gary Gilot explained the value of long-range transportation
planning. Tim Rouse expressed concerns about the city's ability to provide police and fire
protection over a wider and wider area. Gary Gilot said he understood. Councilmember Varner
made a motion to recommend to the full Council favorably, seconded by Councilmember
LaFountain. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 23-08 -ANNEXATION GERMAN TWP. WAGGONER FARMS
Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson continuing to chair introduced John Phair of
Holladay Corp., who provided a drawing (attached) of the proposed Auten Road extension
intended to be a main east-west corridor serving Holladay's Portage Prairie development
Annexation of this parcel would secure the right-of-way for the extension. Only Don Brubaker
spoke, questioning the effect of increased traffic. Councilmember Varner made a motion to
recommend to the full Council favorably, seconded by Councilmember LaFountain. The motion
carried.
BILL NO.08-49 -SPECIAL EXCEPTION AT 60150 IRONWOOD ROAD
Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson called upon Chuck Bulot, recently appointed
director of the Building Department to give the BZA report which was favorable. Derek Spier of
Abonmarche further explained the request for a trailer on the development site for marketing
purposes to be located there only until a model home was built and then used for the same
marketing task. (See attached site plan) Srian Miller of Weiss Homes was ready to answer
questions but there were none. Councilmember Varner made a motion to recommend to the full
Council favorably, seconded by Councilmember LaFountain. The motion carried.
BILL NO.08-50 -SPECIAL EXCEPTION 1101 S. MICHIGAN STREET
BILL NO.08-51 -SPECIAL EXCEPTION 121 GARST STREET
For discussion purpose Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis combined Bill Nos. 08-50 and 08-51 in that
both requested special exceptions were needed to allow the Real Services expanded "Meals on
Wheels" project to move ahead.
Chuck Bulot at Vice-Chairperson Davis' request reported that the BZA had ruled favorably by
unanimous vote on both exceptions. Representing the architectural firm hired by Real Services,
Bill Lemme outlined a need for additional off-street parking for Real Services addressed in 08-50.
The special exception required by the fact that this parcel was non-contiguous with other Real
Services property. Councilmember Tom LaFountain made a motion to recommend Bill No. 08-50
to the full Council favorably. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The 08-51 exception request was for a building on the southeast corner of Garst and Main to
house the Meals on Wheel's program provided by Real Services. Councilmember Tom
LaFountain made a motion to recommend Bill No. 08-51 to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion. The motion carried.
BILL NO.08-52 -SPECIAL EXCEPTION - OLIVER PLOW
Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis called upon Chuck Bulot to report on the BZA's actions which were
unanimously favorable to grant the request.
Mike Danch of Danch, Harner & Associates, provided a site plan of the proposed exception. The
exception was requested by the city to accommodate the relocation of Underground Pipe & Valve
from the old Studebaker Foundry site to Oliver Plow Ct. The City has acquired the foundry site
and intends to demolish the buildings. The smaller Oliver Plow site needs an exception to allow
more outdoor storage than the zoning currently allows. Railroads screen the site to the north and
evergreen plantings would screen it to the west.
Ann Kolata, Senior Planner, Community & Economic Development, elaborated on the cities need
for approval to relocate Underground Pipe & Valve. Councilmember LaFountain made a motion
to recommend this bill to the full Council favorably. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the committee, Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis
adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
Y~vi~i~e-Chairperson
& Annexation Committee