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The February 26, 2001 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by
its Chairperson, Council Member Karen White at 3:03 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting
Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, King, Kelly, Varner, Ujdak,
Coleman, White and Kirsits; Community and Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Historic
Preservation Commission Acting Director John Oxian, Economic Development Specialist
Cassandra Moran, Terry Bland of the giOUthj tri(unt, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,
Council Attorney.
Council Member White noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 10-00 which
is a Bill to designate the property located at 3016 Portage Avenue as an historic landmark. She
provided copies of the February 20, 2001 letter from the Board of Commissioners of St. Joseph
County to the Council Attorney and its attachments(copies attached).
Mr. Oxian noted that the St. Joseph County Infirmary was listed on the National Register of
Historic Places last June. He again noted that the proposed designation is for the entire site.
Council Member Ujdak inquired as to the process to take acreage out of being designated as an
historic landmark. Mr. Oxian stated that a motion to rescind that portion of the legal description
would be necessary based on a survey. It would be subject to the 90-day process. It was again
noted that the property is owned by the County but is within the City limits.
Jon Hunt voiced concern with regard to long-term development plans. He noted in response to a
question from Council Member Aranowski that developers prefer unencumbered property with the
fewest amount of legal hoops to develop.
Council Member Coleman stated that he opposes landmarking the surrounding acreage but would
support designating the structure itself. He does not see the extra layering as serving the best
interests of the City. He noted that the Manor is a great part of our local heritage.
Council Member Ujdak stated that this is a prime location and sees the acreage designation as an
unnecessary hurdle.
Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Ujdak that Bill No. 10-00 be recommended unfavorably to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member White adjourned
the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Karen L. White, Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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