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ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE
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The April 25, 1989 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation
Committee was called to order at 4: 30 p.m. in the Council
informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke,
Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Voorde, Duda,
and Coleman; Sherry Shane, David Norris, Doug Pierce, Larry
Koepfle, members of the news media, and Kathleen Cekanski-
Farrand.
Council Member Slavinskas noted that the petitioner for Bill
No. 30-89 which would vacate various property has requested
that the Bill be continued until the meeting of May 8, 1989.
Mr. Larry Koepfle, an Economic Development Specialist with
the Department of Economic Development then reviewed Bill
No. 18-89 which would vacate the property commonly known as
Washington Street West of Niles Avenue extended and East of
the East Race. He noted that the area is vacant and would
be attached to Lot No. 48 to allow the construction of a
three story office. building.
In response to.. questions raised by Council Member Luecke, he
noted that there had been discussions with regard to
providing a turn around area and a staging area open to the
public. He noted that the City is looking for someone else
to improve at their cost this development. In response to a
question raised by Council Member Soderberg he noted that
there was not a formal written commitment with regard to the
turn around and staging area. He further noted that Ann
Kolata would have further details with regard to the
proposed development at the the formal meeting of the Common
Council.
Following further discussion Council Member Coleman made a
motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 30-
89 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 25-89 which would annex
into the City certain land located in Centre Township. Mr.
Doug Pierce representing Mr. Robert Goodrich of Grand
Rapids, Michigan gave the presentation. He noted that the
purpose of the annexation was to basically bring into the
City point .78 acres along Ireland Road. The developer
plans to have a ten-screen theatre with 2 , 100 seats and
parking for 600 vehicles. He noted that this was a
voluntary annexation. It was also noted that Resolution No.
89-38 under Special Business would be to review the written
fiscal plan for the area in question.
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Following further discussion and review of the preliminary
site plans, Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by
Council Member that Bill No. 25-89 be recommended favorably
to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee
the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Lee Slavinskas, Chair Person
Zoning and Vacation Committee
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