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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-87 Zoning & Vacation allanunintr 3trpnri 4 ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE The December 21, 1987 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman John Voorde, at 3:45pm in the Council's informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen and Councilwoman: Beck, Puzzello, Serge, Voorde, Barcome, Paszek, and Zakrzewski; Doug Carpenter, citizen member, Ideal Baldoni, Don Niezgodski, Kenneth Fedder, Jim Miller, Mr. Dennis Hartman, Mr. Dick Maginot, Sean Coleman, Roberto Parisi, Jim Wensits, Dave Behr, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Voorde noted that the first item on the agenda was to review bill no. 127-87 which would amend the zoning ordinance for property located at 529 Crescent Avenue. He noted that the Area Plan Meeting of December 15, 1987 it received a favorable recommendation. Mr. James Miller, the attorney for the petitioner, showed a site plan of the area in question. He noted that it is the former Morse Electric property. The petitioner wishes to enlarge the facility to add additional storage for equipment. The property will be entirely fenced and will change the zoning from B to D. He also noted that there were no remonstrators at the Area Plan meeting. He further indicated that there be additional landscaping on the portion which faces the residential area and that there is a security gate to the property. Following discussion, Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilwoman Puzzello that bill 127-87 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. Councilman Voorde then noted that the Committee was to review bill no. 126-87 which would amend the zoning for the property located at 1406/1412 South Bend Avenue. Council Barcome, the sponsor of the ordinance, briefly explained the bill. He noted that the Area Plan meeting there were two people in opposition, namely, Councilwoman Puzzello and Louis Seago. He further noted that the Area Plan Commission gave a bill to the Council without recommendation. He stated that there would be no bar in the restaurant and that it would be a family oriented facility entitled "Parisi's Restaurant. " Mr. Ken Fedder, the attorney for Mr. Parisi, then showed a drawing of the proposed restaurant and several pictures of the current site. He stated that the current restaurant has outgrown its present location and that the area in question /w[[ P ee . . /Vwll[umo co. would never go residential. It is located next to the Sears store and would have substantial screening. Councilman Zakrzewski questioned how large the facility would be and was informed that the tables would be increased from thirteen to twenty thus allowing approximately 80 patrons. Councilwoman Puzzello stated that she cannot recall where the City Council would approve a C commercial zoning next to A residential on both sides. She also voiced concern with regard to traffic problems. She stated that there was considerable back up on State Road 23. She indicated that the families living on both sides have voiced opposition to the proposed rezoning. She also noted concern with regard to the fact that there would be no site plan since the bill was sponsored by Councilman Barcome. She questioned whether the rezoning could apply only to Mr. Parisi. Mr. Doug Carpenter questioned the type of fencing that would be used and was informed that it would be wood. He also thought that a passing blister would help the traffic concerns. Councilman Barcome stated that the traffic all along 23 is a problem. The operational hours would be from 4pm to 9pm with the peak hours between 7pm and 9pm. Councilman Serge noted that the condition of the two homes which would be torn down for the proposed restaurant are in terrible condition. Councilwoman Beck noted that she had not received any calls against the proposed rezoning. Following further discussion, Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilwoman Beck that bill no. 126-87 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed by a 3-1 vote with Councilwoman Puzzello in the minority. The Committee then reviewed bill no. 115-87 which would vacate certain property located near Dinan Court. Mr. Dave Behr of the Holladay Corporation spoke on behalf of the petitioners. He noted that two alleys were involved and that this was a joint project between the Holladay Corporation and Memorial Health Properties. Following discussion, Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilwoman Puzzello that bill no. 115-87 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. No further business came before the Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20pm. Respectfully submitted, John Voorde Chairman Zoning and Vacation Committee