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The February 26, 1996 of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its
Chairperson, Council Member Tom Zakrzewski, at 4:00 P.M. in the Council informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Washington, Kelly,
Zakrzewski, Coleman, Pfeifer, Hosinski, Varner, and Broden; Doug Carpenter, Citizen
Member, John Byorni, Ann Kolata, Dr. Carol Ecker, Jackie Wrolowski, Morgan
Sweeney, Stephen J. Sommers, Kathy Dempsey, Jenny Pitts Manier, Don Fozo, two
Members of the Area Plan Staff,Mary Wadsworth and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The first item on the agenda was Resolution No. 96-13 which is a Board of Zoning
Appeals Petition addressing the property at 323 South Main. Council Member Zakrzewski
suggested that we hear that Bill together with Bill No. 86-95, which is a rezoning request
for the property also located at 323 South Main.
Mr. John Byorni showed a preliminary site plan of the proposed rezoning. He noted that it
received a favorable recommendation from both Area Plan Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Morgan Sweeney, the architect for Mr. Sommers,made the presentation.He noted that
the BZA petition was necessary in order to allow a special exception for a residential use
above a commercial use. He noted that the building houses Sommers Graphics as well as a
restaurant. The proposed residential use would have 16 units.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that parking is
not required since it is located in the downtown. Currently there are 12 existing parking
spaces plus Mr. Sommers is currently negotiating with the adjacent landowners for
possible parking. The proposed residential use would have 4 efficiency units two of which
would be approximately 1,100 square feet and 12 one hundred bedroom units of a loft type
bases. They would be rented at market rates.
In response to a question raised by Citizen Member Doug Carpenter,it was noted that there
are between 14 to 15 employees and that there would not be designated parking. Currently
the restaurant is all on street. It was also noted that there are two elevators in the building.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman, it was noted that the
smallest efficiency has 460 square feet and the largest having 1,120 square feet.
Mr. Don Fozo noted that at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held January 18, 1996
that it sent a favorable recommendation to the Council with a further recommendation that
the owner use a Professional Management Group on the project.He further noted that there
was no discussion with regard to parking.
Ann Kolata of the Redevelopment Department noted that the Department is supportive of
the concept to have apartments in the downtown however also strongly suggested a
Professional Management Group to ensure a good start.
Committee Report
Zoning and Annexation
February 26, 1996
Page 2
Mr. Sommers stated that the cost per year for such a Professional Management Group
would be approximately$9,000.00 yearly with the possibility of a three year period being
involved.
Council Member Varner questioned whether it was a management agent or a leasing agent
that was involved.Ann Kolata noted that it was a combination of both.
Council Member Luecke stated that he believes that the C zoning is appropriate and
commended the petitioner for bringing forward the project. He noted that it is exciting to
have residential uses however again strongly recommended a Professional Management
Group since the residential renting area is a tough business. Council Member Colemen
voiced reservations with regard to permitting a residential use and its compatibility with the
surrounding uses. He questioned parking and also strongly recommended that the
Management Professionals be involved as a essential ingredients to a successful program.
Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion seconded by
Council Member Broden that Bill No. 86-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The
motion passed. Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion
seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that Resolution No. 96-13 be recommended
favorably.It was noted that Council Member Pfeifer could not second the motion since she
was not a formal member of the committee. Council Member Luecke then made a motion,
seconded
Member Varner that Resolution No.96-13 be recommended favorably to
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Council.The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned
at 4:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Tom Zakrzewski,
Chairperson,Zoning and Annexation
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