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The April 29, 1985 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee
was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman John Voorde at 4: 00 p.m.
in the Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Paszek, Braboy, Zakra aski,
Voorde, Puzzello, and Beck, Jim Wensits , and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, and
Councilman Crone.
Councilman Voorde noted that the Committee was to review Substitute
Bill No. 14-85 which would re-zone the properties located at 1104 East
Jefferson, 1105 East Wayne, and 220 South Eddy. He noted that in the
letter from Dick Johnson of Area Plan dated April 17, 1985, that a public
hearing on the Bill was held on April 16, 1985 by the Area Plan Commission
with it voting 13 to 2 in favor or re-zoning the area to "A-Residential,
A height and, area. It was noted however that the staff of the Area Plan
Commission had recommended against the proposed re-zoning.
Councilman Serge noted that many of the residents who spoke at the
Area Plan meeting were concerned about keeping this area residential and
they were very strong in number. They also expressed deep concern over the
many school children crossing at the intersection of Eddy and Jefferson.
Councilman Beck, the sponsor of the Bill, noted that the map which
will be viewed this evening will show strong concentrations of residential
neighborhoods. She also expressed concern over maintaining the area as
residential, concern over the safety of the children, and noted that 197
signatures were presented in a petition in favor of the re-zoning. She
noted that for over 20 years the property had been owned and maintained by
the property owners just east on Jefferson. She also noted that she had
requested a study of traffic counts to be made by the Engineering Department,
and expressed concern that there was not a left turn signal when proceeding
north on Eddy to Jefferson.
Councilman Crone expressed concern over Ken Fedder' s comments to the
Area Plan Commission regarding the possible de-valuation of property. She
questioned the process and felt that the Council could be over-stepping its
bounds.
Councilman Voorde questioned whether the process could be in fact
condemnation masquerading as zoning. He also expressed concern over ingress
and egress if the property would be made available for commercial usage.
The Council Attorney noted that the Council must determine what is the
highest and best use for the property. It should take into consideration
traffic considerations , safety, and how contiguous property is zoned and
the character of the neighborhood.
Councilman Puzzello believed that the residential integrity of the
area should be protected. Councilman Braboy voiced concern that the Council
should be listening to the people most directly affected by the re-zoning.
Councilman Paszek also expressed concern over listening to the people and
that the petition submitted should be carefully reviewed.
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Zoning and Vacation Committee
Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Puzzello
made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that Substitute Bill No . 14-85
go to Council with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 4: 30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
John Voorde, Chairman