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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-90 Zoning & Vacation AM Qln rnnittu apart ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE Mu the ClinunnikinullfiLigf•Alieriittga.4,i1"141091116eting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chair Person Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 4:50 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Duda, Niezgodski, Puzzello, Luecke, Voorde, Zakrzewski, Coleman, and Slavinskas; Isaah Jackson, Hedy Robinson, Bernard Feeney, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Substitute Bill No. 120-89 which would amend the zoning ordinance for property located near the interesection of Ewing Avenue and Prairie Avenue. Mr. Bernard Feeney represented the petitioner for the property in question. He provided a topography map. He noted that the petitioner is requesting a zoning change for parcel 1 to "B" Residential and for parcel 2 of commercial "A" Height and Area. The zoning would allow the development of a multi-family duplex condominium with 34 living units within it. He noted that a small strip center/office area is also being proposed along Prairie Avenue. Mr. Feeney stated that one party did appear at the Area Plan Commission but there was no official remonstrance. He reminded the committee members of the hearing held by this commitee when the vacation request was before it in the fall of last year. He stated that since that time, the petitioner has been in contact with the City Engineering Department as well as with the Rum Village Neighborhood Association. He stated that the engineering department has eliminated many of the cul- de-sac's and that all requests of the City Engineering Department would be incorporated. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the proposed rezoning request received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. Council Member Zakrzewski stated that the developer did meet with Rum Village and that he was present at that meeting. He stated that several questions by the residents were satisfied. He noted that he has long been concerned with regard to the intersection of Prairie and Ewing and hoped that the City would continue to monitor the situation for ongoing safety concerns. He stated that he was particularly concerned with regard to being on Warren Street and making a left onto Ewing. It was noted that there would be an approximate sight line of 300 or more feet. Mr. Feeney also noted that he had met with the Home Owners Association and that the petitioner has committed to remove a mound of dirt which causes vision problems and has also Zoning and Vacation Committee February 12, 1990 Page 2 agreed that a billboard would be removed. Discussion has also taken place with regard to an acceleration and de- celeration lane on Ewing. Council Member Luecke questioned whether in fact the area on the southeast corner was .a wetlands. It was noted that it was and that it would be used for storm water retention but that such retention would not pollute the area. Mr. Feeney stated that the petitioner would be in compliance with all state and federal regulations with regard to the wetlands area. Council Member Luecke also questioned the character of the wooded area. Mr. Feeney noted that the developer has represented that as much of the wooded area as possible would remain except for the necessary removal associated with roadways, utility easements, and the retention basin. Council Member Niezgodski questioned the status of the trees and the wetlands. Mr. Feeney stated that in some instances islands within the retention basin may be left with trees remaining thereon. Council Member Niezgodski stated that during the cleaning process the root system of many of the trees may be destroyed. Council Member Duda stated that she had again visited the area in question this afternoon. She also noted the extremely dense tree growth and that topography. She supported the ongoing concerns with regard to the safety of the Ewing/Prairie intersection. She stated that it was her understanding that all possible alternatives were being looked at by the City Engineering Department. Mr. Feeney stated that the petitioner intends to continue to work with the neighborhoods so that the development would be a positive addition to this neighborhood. Following further discussion Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council Member Niezgodski that Substitute Bill No. 120-89 be recommended favorable. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the committee the meeting was adjourned at 5: 10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Lee Slavinskas, Chair Person Zoning and Vacation Committee SL:srk Attachment •