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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-91 Zoning & Vacation lInmmitirr Export ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE Me fie Mom= Qlamwil of Or City of Doug irnd: The February 11, 1991 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Lee Slavinskas, at 5: 07 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Zakrzewski, Duda, Luecke, Slavinskas, Duda, Ladewski, Soderberg, Niezgodski, and Coleman; John - Byorni, George Herendeen, Richard Morgan, John Cergnul, Dr. Fred Ding, a member of the new media, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 102-90 which would amend the Zoning Ordinance for the property located at the Northeast corner of Linden Avenue and Clemens Street. Mr. Herendeen, the attorney for the petitioner, stated that the property had be rezoned twice before, however reverted in light of the fact that the former petitioners failed to file a final site plan. The proposed use would be for single and multi-family dwellings. It would be a three-phase development with the first phase beginning on the western most part, the second in the middle, and the third being on the eastern part. The land involved, mainly 12 . 35 acres is currently vacant. The complex would be for one, two, and three bedroom apartments, with the three bedroom being a townhouse in nature with garages. Rent would be approximately $600. 00 per month for the three bedroom, and approximately $400. 00 for the two bedroom. The companies involved are Benchmark Company out of Columbus, Ohio and a company from Whitesford, Indiana. Mr. Herendeen then showed pictures of buildings similar to those which would be constructed in the area. He noted that the total amount of units involved would be 120. Area Plan gave a unanimous favorable recommendation on this proposed rezoning. Mr. Herendeen also stated that this is a private development, however they have made application to receive Federal Tax Credits through the State of Indiana. Council Member Ladewski questioned what the time table for construction would be. Mr. Herendeen noted that construction would begin this Spring if the zoning is approved. Council Member Luecke questioned whether the low income housing credits have been allocated, and was advised that they have not at this point. He also questioned whether the project would move ahead without the credits, and was advised that it would. Page 2 February 11, 1991 Zoning and Vacation Committee Council President Niezgodski noted that the proposed development is in the Second District. He has received some letters in opposition to it. He stated however, that he believes that this is a good project which would enhance the neighborhood and would be very much in favor of it. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council President Niezgodski that Bill No. 102-90 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The next item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 7-91 which would vacate an alley west of Leland Avenue and south of Ashland Avenue. No petitioner was present. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion seconded by Council President Niezgodski, that in light of the absence of a petitioner that the Bill be sent to full Council without recommendation. The motion passed. The next item on the agenda was Bill No. 8-91, an annexation involving land in Centre Township. Council Member Slavinskas stated that this Bill should be continued until the meeting of February 25th, so that a fiscal plan could be properly drafted by the City. Council President Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 8-91 be continued until the meeting of February 25th. The motion passed. The last item on the agenda was the BZA petition for R A D Services, located at 705 North St. Joseph Street. Mr. Richard Morgan, the attorney for the petitioner, stated that he is requesting a special use approval to allow a parking in a "B" Residential area. It was noted that the petitioner has between 21 to 25 employees, and that with the enlargement of the facility that parking was decreased. To allow the BZA special use exception, would allow parking to be made available to all employees, thus taking automobiles off the streets in the area. It was noted that the BZA approved their requests subject to specific conditions addressing landscaping, maintenance, and snow removal. Council Member Luecke, the District Councilman where the project is located, questioned whether there would be an earthen bank near the parking lot. Mr. Morgan indicated that no cars would be visible in light of the bank as well as other landscaping. Council Member Luecke stated that he was generally in support of this, however would not vote on it until he had further information this evening. He stated Page 3 February 11, 1991 Zoning and Vacation Committee that he believes the line should be drawn at St. Joseph Street with regard to such development. The Council Attorney noted that she had prepared a Resolution in light of the new State law which requires Common Councils to act on BZA actions of this nature within 30 days. She indicated that this Resolution would become 91- 12 and that a suspension of the rules would be necessary to formally act on it this evening. Mr. Morgan indicated that he had reviewed the petition, and that its form was acceptable. Following further discussion, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion seconded by Council Member Coleman, that Resolution No. 91-12 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed with Council Member Luecke abstaining. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5: 37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Lee Slavinskas, Chairperson Zoning and Vacation Committee attachments