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(Commitat e3ort: Zoning a .t animation toutinittia The September 10, 2001 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen White at 4:55 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Coleman, Varner, White, Pfeifer, Kirsits,and Kelly; Rick Moore, Brandon Cretacci, Bart Churchwood, Jeff Myers, Jim Frick, Michael Danch, Terry Bland of the 'outb *nib Crtbunt and Kathy Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the first item on the agenda was Substitute Bill No. 56-01 which is a rezoning request for the property located at the northwest corner of Bendix Drive and Prast Boulevard. Council Member White noted that this Bill received an unfavorably recommendation by the Area Plan Commission. She then read a letter dated September 10, 2001 from John H. Peddycord,Attorney for the Petitioner(copy attached) which requested that the matter be continued for a period of thirty(30) days. The Council Attorney noted that October 8th would be the meeting regularly scheduled and that she would notify Mr. Peddycord of this date. Council Member White then called for a presentation on Substitute Bill No. 57-01 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 3811 South Michigan. Jeff Myers, a staff member of Area Plan, gave the Area Plan Report. He noted that it received a favorable recommendation at the August 21,2001 Area Plan Commission meeting(copy attached). Bart Churchwood of Columbia City made the presentation on behalf of Group II Automotive DBA Bart's Car Store. He noted that the property in question is the former Richards Restaurant on South Michigan. He provided a handout on the`Bart's Car Store" (copy attached). He noted that this business is owned by four(4) individuals and introduced them, namely Ricci Moore, Brandon Cretacci, Ike Woodard and himself. They are in the business of selling two-year old vehicles at approximately half price their original retail value. They do approximately$50 million of sales per Y P „ II pp « year selling approximately 300-400 cars per month. They were the NIADA quality dealer”of the year in 2000 and placed in the top twenty nationally. Mr. Churchwood stated that they have already painted the existing building and plan to have quality landscaping, since a good image is key to the quality of their business. They project sales from this location at$ 1 million per month, and Would have between 70 -100 vehicles at this location. Jim Frick of the South Gateway Association spoke in favor of the Bill. He noted that they run a quality operation and that the South Gateway Association are excited to have them part of their association and their neighborhood. Dr. Varner noted that across the street is a residential area. He inquired about lighting. Mr. Churchwood stated that it would be directed toward the building and away from the residential area. I Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner, that Substitute Bill No. 57-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. I