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The Zoning and Annexation Committee
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The July 26, 1999 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by
Council Member John Hosinski, Chairperson, at 4:25 p.m. in the Council informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Varner, Hosinski, Ujdak,
Coleman, Kelly, Pfeifer, King and Sniadecki; John Broden, Beth Leonard, Jon Hunt,
Travis Parker, Gerald Kline, Doug Carpender, Cindy Hazel, concerned citizens living in
the Marquette Avenue area,Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand and Terry Bland.
Council Member Hosinski noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill.No.
41-98 which is a rezoning request for the properties located between Sample and Tutt
Streets from Main Street west to the 1st north/south alley west of Main Street.
Travis Parker of the Area Plan staff noted that the Bill comes with unfavorable
recommendations from the staff and the Area Plan Commission.
Mr.Hunt noted that there are potential private developments for this area. C uncil Member
Hosinski, the sponsor of the Bill, recommended that it be continued until September 14,
1999.
Under miscellaneous business, Council Member Hosinski noted that several residents on
Marquette Avenue and the North Shore Triangle Area have contacted him regarding an
improper group home in violation of the zoning code. He noted that several of those
residents are here today and would like to be heard.
Cindy Hazel noted that she lives east of the property in question. 5-6 people live in the
home. It is in deteriorating condition. The residents are transients and do not take care of
their dogs,are known to use alcohol to excess and have caused considerable problems with
the number of vehicles parking near the home.
Gerald Kline noted that he lives behind the property in question. He noted that the transient
residents pay rent. He does not believe the current use for the property is consistent with
the City's zoning code. Mr. Kline stated that he has called Code Enforcement for over two
(2)years with no results. He has even been asked by Code Enforcement employees to get
vehicle licenses.
Council Member King,the District Council Member for the affected area noted that what
has been described does not constitute a "group home" under the Indiana Code which are
limited to "developmental/mental disabled"individuals.
City Attorney John Broden suggested that a Code Enforcement hearing be set for next
Tuesday,August 3rd, if at all possible. He noted that appeals of zoning matters are heard
by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Citizen member Doug Carpender questioned whether complaints of this kind are funnelled
to Code Enforcement employees who are familiar with the zoning code. He believes that
this is an ongoing problem and that that department should be cross-trained in several
areas.
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July 26, 1999
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It was suggested that both Council Members King and Hosinski be present, if at all
possible, at the upcoming Code Enforcement hearing on behalf of the affected neighbors
noting the multiple complaints.
Council President Coleman noted that Code Enforcement and the Building Department
must work together to properly address such matters. He also noted that oftentimes the
Fire Department gets involved when space and habitability questions are raised.
Council Member Hosinski requested that Mr. Broden notify the Council of the first
available date before the Code Enforcement Hearing Officer when this matter would be
heard.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Hosinski
adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member John Hosinski
Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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