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AUGUST 10, 2009
Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee called the meeting to
order at 3:51 p.m.
The following were in attendance:
Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, David Varner
Other Councilmember's Present: Ann Puzzello, Henry Davis, Tim Rouse, Karen White
Other's Present: Christa Nayder, Bernie Feeney, Tom Price, Rita Kopala, Don Inks
Agenda: Bill No. 45-09 -Rezone 1351 & 1355 Pyle Avenue
In Chairperson Al Kirsits absence, Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis called upon Christa
Nayder from the Area Plan Commission (APC) Staff to report on their findings and the
Commissions action. She reported the APC has sent an unfavorable recommendation to
Council basically feeling the "O" Office proposal was to intrusive in a residential area
Bernie Feeney representing the petitioner countered. Supplying a site plan and photos
(attached) he said the building would actually improve the area by removing two
unsightly homes and providing a handsome, landscaped buffer to the residential
neighborhood. Councilmember Puzzello supported by Councilmember Rouse asked
questions about fencing, landscape and retention pond safety. Ultimately Bernie Feeney
agreed to a 6' fence height along with plantings 6' high. Based upon these written
commitments Councilmember Varner motioned to send to full Council with a favorable
recommendation. Councilmember Varner seconded and all affirmed.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Vice
Chairperson Oliver Davis, adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
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