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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-01 Zoning & Annexation Qtoututitt *oat: Zoning anZi finnuation tontinittet The March 12, 2001 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson,Council Member Karen White at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, White and Kirsits; Community and Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Historic Preservation Commission Acting Director John Oxian, Assistant Area Plan Director John Byomi, Attorney Bruce Bancroft, City Engineer Carl Littrell. Michael Dansch, Ted Foti of Memorial Hospital, Mayor's Administrative Assistant Fred Thon, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Terry Bland of the i+outJj Venti tribunt, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 10-01 which is a request to establish an historic landmark for the railroad bridge located across the St. Joseph River which is adjacent to the Angela Street Bridge. Historic Preservation Commission Acting Director John Oxian stated that the Historic Preservation Commission is recommending that the Norfolk & Southern Railroad Bridge be designated as a local landmark. It is believed to have been constructed in the mid 1890's which consists of a deck plate girder bridge with four(43) concrete supports, iron girder and plat deck. It meets three 3 local criteria for local designation. ( ) The Council Attorney noted that she has been in contact with the attorney representing the railroad who has raised a federal pre-emption issue with regard to the proposed action. She requested that the Bill be continued until the Council meeting of April 9th to allow herself and the Legal Department to continue discussions with the railroad's legal counsel. Mr. Oxian consented to the continuance request however noted that prior to legal counsel for the railroad becoming involved that the railroad had proposed to donate the railroad bridge to the City. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 10-01 be continued until the April 9th Council meeting. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 3-01 which is a request to rezone the property located at 814 and 816 North Main Street. Area Plan Assistant Director John Byomi noted that the staff and the Area Plan Commissio recommend Bill No. 3-01 favorably to Council. n Mr. Bruce Bancroft the attorney for the Petitioner, Memorial Hospital made the presentation. He noted that the rezoning would permit a parking lot to be constructed for employees of Memorial. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner that Bill No. 3-01 be recommended unfavorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Coleman noted that he was able to retrieve a brick from what once was his grandfather's home from this location. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 4-01 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 109 South St. Louis and 616 Fast Washington Street. Zoning and Annexation Committee March 12, 2001 Page 2 Mr. Byorni stated that the substitute bill was necessary to change the use classification from "C" commercial to PHC Professional Health Care, with the substitute bill being recommended favorably to Council. Mike Danch of Danch, Hamer & Associates, Inc. rovided a prelimin Committee (copy attached). Mr. Danch noted that he rezoning would al t allow w the 1petitioner, Memorial Health Systems, Inc. And the contingent purchaser, Environmental Health Laboratories develop the area as general officers, a fitness center for employees and provide support for the record retention to the corporate offices. Council Member King noted that this project will be taking place in the 4th District. He stated that he has met with the owners and believes that this development will further protect the integrity of the neighborhood. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Substitute Bill No. 4-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Under unfinished business Council Member White noted that she and the Council Attorney will be meeting with the Portage Manor Board of Directors in the next few weeks with regard to their proposed landmark designation request. She asked that if any Council Members have specific concerns that they would like conveyed, to please contact her or the Council Attorney. She noted that she had an aerial photo of the area in question. Council Member Aranowski noted that next Monday at 7: 30 p.m. At the Holy Cross Grade School the proposed residential development in the former Drewey's property will be discussed. Council Member White noted for the record that all of the business of the Committee was conducted in a timely manner, so timely that there will be time in between this Committee meeting and the next Committee meeting. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member White adjourned the meeting at 4:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karen L. White, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments