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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-90 Zoning & Vacation dionunittn Er4lrt ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE Ma tie Comm fQouurtl of tip CV of£â–ºnntly end: The January 8, 1990 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chair Person Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 4:30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Coleman, Duda, Niezgodski, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, and Luecke; Doug Carpenter, citizen member, Anthony George, members of the news media, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas offically welcomed Council Member Niezgodski as a new member of the Zoning and Vacation Committee. The first items on the agenda were to review Bill No. 113-89 which would establish the property located at 729 Cottage Grove as an historic landmark, and Bill No. 114-89 which would establish the property located at 713 Cushing as an historic landmark. Mr. John Oxian then reviewed the background information on each Bill. He noted that Bill No. 114-89 for the Cushing property involves a structure which is rated as a "S-11" . He noted that this would qualify as a local landmark status. He stated that the property was an NHS home and was built in 1898. The owner, Gail Brown, has been residing there for approximately one year. Unfortunately she would be unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Oxian then reviewed Bill No. 113-89 which is for the Cottage Grove property. He noted that the structure is ranked as a "S-11", was built in 1902 and is of Queen Ann style. Council Member Luecke questioned whether the Cottage Grove property was single family or currently being used as apartments. Mr. Oxian believed that it was single-family, however, he would update the Council after consulting with the owner Mr. Kevin Gorham. He noted that Mr. Gorham would be present at this evening's council meeting. Council Member Luecke stated that the 713 Cushing property is similar to the Leland properties which were previously approved by the Council. He applauded both owners of the real estate and recommended that both properties be acted favorably. Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill Nos. 113-89 and 114-89 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Zoning and Vacation Committee January 8, 1990 Page 2 Council Member Coleman noted that he used to deliver papers to the properties in question and was very much in favor to both being designated as historic landmarks. Council Member Luecke advised the committee that Bill No. 116-89 would be continued to the January 22nd meeting at the request of the petitioner. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 121-89 which is a Bill which would vacate an alley south of Jefferson Boulevard and between St. Louis Boulevard. Mr. Anthony George, the Petitioner, then reviewed the proposed Bill. He noted that he has been the owner of the property for approximately 12 years. It is currently zoned "C" Commercial and "E" Height and Area. He stated that he had been in discussion with the Engineering Department and was advised by the late Mel Humphreys that a vacation was not necessary. He further stated, however, that the current position of the Engineering Department requires that the vacation of the alley take place before any permits be issued. He then presented a letter dated November 22, 1989 from Mr. Donald E. Hipskind, the Chairman of the Board of Property for the Zion United Church of Christ (copy attached) which was in support of the proposed vacation. Mr. George showed a diagram of the proposed building. He noted that the lot size is 49 feet by 165 feet and that the proposed structure would be 32 feet tall for a total of 2900 square feet. He also stated that an easement agreement was being pursued between the church and himself with Mr. Hal Brueseke, the Attorney for the Church, working on the final terms and conditions of the easement agreement. He also stated that there would be no entry of off St. Louis. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the Board of Public Works gave a favorable recommendation to the proposed vacation. Council Member Niezgodski stated that the proposed easement agreement should be made a part of the record by the petitioner at this evening's Common Council meeting. Zoning and Vacation Committee January 8, 1990 Page 3 Following further discussion Council Member Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 121-89 be recommended favorable to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 5: 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Lee Slavinskas, Chair Person Zoning and Vacation Committee LS:srk Attachments