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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-04 Zoning & Annexation Zoning and Annexation Committee Committe Reao The May 10,2004 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson,Council Member Ervin Kuspa at 3:53 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter,Kelly,Puzzello,Pfeifer, Varner,Kuspa,White,Coleman and Kirsits; City 1111Schalliol Carldl,ittrebh Planner Director Myers, Gary Gilot,Bernie Feeney,Robert L. Gummer, Rita Kopola,Terry Bland of the' ixfl`gtnh'rthunr and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council.Member Kuspa noted that the Zoning and himself.xation Committee Members include Council Members Puzzello,Kelly,Coleman ill Council Member Kuspa stated that the first item at 505 est Kern.Road. HeBfurther No. 9-04 which is a rezoning request for the property noted that the attorney for the petitioner sent a letter consideration. t May 04(copy attached) requested that the Bill be withdrawn from further Council Council Member Kuspa noted that the next item on the Committee's agenda was Bill No. 14-04 which is a rezoning request for the property located at the southeast corner of Ironwood Road and Inwood Road. Jeff Myers,a Planner with Area Plan,noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on April 20,2004 and sends Bill No. 14-04 to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr.Myers stated that the new zoning ordinance became standards way 7th, and that the petitioner has the option of developing either under in place at the time of filing the rezoning petitioner or under the new regulations. He added that in 1997,this site received a favorable recommendation the Area lan living n ssi and was but later approved by the Council for a senior campus and independent/assisted that that rezoning has expired. Mr.Robert L. Gummer,NCARB,AIA and President of the Wisconsin company proposing the development,made the presentation. He stated that the proposal is for the construction of sixty(60)units in the 1st Phase of the om It�oHealth the 1 site requested ueit a senior living campus. Access to the site would be from to be rezoned is 19.6 acres. In response to a question from Dr. Varner,Mr. Gummer noted that there has been a reduction in the density from the 1997 proposal. Council Member Kuspa opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke in favor of the proposed bill. Ma 10,2004 Page 1 Zoning and Annexation Committee Y Zoning and Annexation Committee Committee Report Following further discussion, Council Member Punnello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 14-04 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Substitute Bill NO. 18-04 which is a proposed rezoning request for the property located approximately 195' northeast of the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Locust Roads on the sourtherly side of Prairie Avenue. Jeff Myers, a Planner with Area Plan,noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on April 20, 2004 and sends Substitute Bill No. 18-04 to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Myers noted that the petitioner has the option of developing either under the former standards which were in place at the time of filing the rezoning petitioner or under the new regulations. Bernie Feeney of Lang,Feeney&Associates,Inc. made the presentation on behalf of the petitioner Woodhaven LLC. He provided a preliminary site plan of the area in question. He noted that the rezoning is being requested so that a self-serve car wash and a small retail center could be developed. The total site to be rezoned is 2.76 acres. Council Member Kuspa opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke in favor of the proposed bill. Council Member Kirsits noted that there is a great deal of traffic in this area and along Ewing, SR 23,and Prairie and inquired whether the petitioner had had discussions with the Department of Public Works with regard to a traffic light since he believes that only a blinking light is now located in the vicinity. Mr. Feeney stated that the entrance is as far away as possible from the intersection and that discussions with the Engineering Department are ongoing. Dr. Varner asked how far the site is from Ewing, and Mr. Feeney noted that it is 400' closer to the corner store. Carl Littrell, City Engineer,noted that the site lines should improve in light of the plans to lower the hill; and added that sidewalks will also be constructed. Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Substitute Bill No. 18-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa noted that the last item on the agenda is Bill No. 19-04 which is a proposed rezoning request for the property located at 416 West LaSalle. A letter dated May 4, 2004(copy attached)was sent to the Council from James McCune requesting that the Bill in question be withdrawn from further consideration. Zoning and Annexation Committee May 10,2004 Page 2 Zoning and Annexation Committee Committee Report There being no further business to come before the Committee,Council Member Kuspa adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Ervin Kuspa,Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments • Zoning and Annexation Committee May 10,2004 Page 3