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The September 27 meeting of the Residential Neighborhoods Committee
was called to order by its Chairman, Beverlie Beck at 5 :30 p.m. in the
Council meeting room.
Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak,
Beck, McGann,Taylor, Zielinski,Crone, Harris, and Voorde; Mr. Richard
Bonewitz,Carl F. Busser, Franklin S. Asper, Doris Asper, Helen Janowski,
Joe Janowski, James Muldoon, Richard Darr, Esther Darr, Lany Robertson,
Mrs. D.E. Belmont, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher, Donald Molnar, Diane Molnar,
G.L. VanDerGracht, Robert Robinson, Mary L. Robinson, members of the news
media and. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the re-zoning of 935
South Ironwood Drive.
Following an introduction of all persons present, Councilman Beck
called upon Attorney Bonewitz to give a brief presentation on behalf of the
petitoner. Mr. Bonewitz noted that the home is an old historical house in
the River Park area. The petitioners wish to re-zone the home so that the
"House of Flowers" can be moved to this location. He further noted that this
business has been successfully run by the petitioner for 23 years at their
address on Lincolnway. Pictures of the Lincolnway site were passed to the
Committee, and the drawings of the home at 935 S. Ironwood were briefly
highlighted. Mr. Bonewitz noted that the exterior of the house would not be
changed due to its historical designation, however a substantial amount of
remodeling would be necessary to improve its deteriorated _candition. He noted
that the use proposed would generate little traffic
Mrs. Darr, one of the petitioners noted that the house was built
in 1893. She has always considered it to be her "dream house" and was looking
forward to running the House of Flowers from this location. It was further
noted that two lots were involved and that most of the business generated
was via the telephone.
A copy of the site plan was then passed to the Committee noting
that 8 parking spaces would be provided, three of which would be for employeeE
Councilman Serge,a=represeitati.ve from the Area Plan Commission
explained that the proposed zoning received an unfavorable ruling since they
believed it would be "spot zoning" . Councilman McGann read the minutes from
the Area Plan meeting and noted that the Commission considered it to be a
"disruption of the residential neighborhood. Mr. Bonewitz countered by
stating he believed it was "a mild commercial use" and would be good for the
neighborhood.
Councilmen Szymkowiak and Voorde asked several questions, and in
particular the amount of work that had to be done to the house.
• Several citizens residing in the neighborhood voiced their
opinions about the re-zoning. Many stated that they were not fighting the
Flower Shop per se but rather changing the zoning from residential to
commerical.Mrs. Molnar stated that she was still interested in purchasing the
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property in question. Councilman Crone expressed concern about changing
the zoning to a commercial use when there was still residential interest.
The Committee then listened to propoents and remonstrators, as
well as reviewed the various petitions and letters of correspondence sent
in support of and in opposition to the proposed re-zoning.
Councilman Beck thanked all persons for coming to the Committee
meeting. The Committee deferred action and sent the Bill to the Common
Council without formal recommendation.
There being no further business to come before. the Committee
the meeting was adjourned at 6 :15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Beverlie Beck, Chairman
September 27, 1982