HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-14 Zoning and AnnexationZONING & ANNEXATION AUGUST 11, 2014 3:30 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Tim Scott, Derek Dieter, Henry Davis (AB), Gavin Ferlic
Citizen Members Present: Vacant
Other Council Present: Valerie Schey, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Karen White,
Oliver Davis (AB)
Others Present: Eric Horvath, Scott Ford, Christa Hill, Kathryn Roos,
John Murphy, Andrew Nemeth, Rick Hill
Agenda: Bill 34 -14 Amend Zoning for Property at SE corner Meadow &
Lombardy
Opening the Zoning & Annexation Committee Chairman Tim Scott noted a quorum was present allowing
review and recommendation of the one item on the agenda bill 34 -14.
This bill requested a zoning change from light to heavy industrial for a 64 acre parcel near the
intersection of Lombardy and Meadow Lane.
Christa Hill from the Area Plan staff explained the specifics of the zoning classification change. She
reported that the Area Plan Commission gave the petition a favorable recommendation.
Andrew Nemeth, developer of the parcel went to great lengths to describe the need for the request. He
said the Nelo Corp. would be building a facility that would produce welded aluminum parts for the RV
industry creating over 500 jobs. He noted the buffer zones on the south and west side of the property.
This buffer included a 100 foot wide strip of mature trees, a 6 foot berm with evergreen plantings and a
6 to 8 foot fence, all meant to minimize any negative quality of life issues for nearby neighbors. The
developer also spoke of building a private access road off of Lombardy away from any residences.
Karen White said nearby residents voiced concerns about dust from the site. Andrew Nemeth
responded saying the buffer zone and the fact that trucks would be on a paved lot should allay those
concerns.
Ultimately, on a motion made by Gavin Ferlic, seconded by Derek Dieter and affirmed by all, the bill was
forwarded to full Council favorably.
Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 3:40 P.M.
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Tim Sc airpe
Zoning & Ann ation Committee
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