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Qtomm f ttt* loot: Zoning and Annexation Committee go the Common Qtountfl of t j* tag of foutfj tnb: The May 8, 1995 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Vice Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:50 P.M.in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke, Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Coleman, Zakrzewski, and Ladewski; Doug Carpenter, Citizen Member, Gene Oakley, John Byorni, Tony Zappia, William Hindsley, John Broden, Members of the News Media,Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 16-95 which is a rezoning request for the property located at 3822 Lincoinway West. Mr. Byorni showed a preliminary site plan of the area and noted that it received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Tony Zappia the attorney representing Mr.Hindsley made the presentation.He noted that there was no remonstrance at the Area Plan Commission and that the Commission sends it the full Council with the unanimous favorable recommendation. The petitioner currently has 27 employees. The current structure would be demolished. The area in question would be buffered and a sidewalk will be put in at the petitioners cost of $10,000.00 along Sheridan. Council Member Luecke voiced concern with regard to the parking of trucks in the rear.It was noted that between 5 to 8 Ryder Trucks would be parked however there was no remonstrance from the neighborhood area. Council Member Zakrzewski stated that originally there was a lot of remonstrance several years ago. But because the petitioner has been a good neighbor he will support the petition for rezoning as he did the last time. Council Member Kelly also spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. Council Member Coleman stated that at the first rezoning he strongly opposed the request because he did not believe that it was a proper land use decision. Mr. Byorni noted that the Area Plan Staff recommended that the petition be denied unless it was contingent on the south end of the property being left undeveloped. Following further discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Luecke, that Bill No. 16-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Luecke then noted that Bill No. 19-95 should be heard by the Zoning and Annexation Committee as opposed to a Public Safety Committee. The Council Attorney agreed since it does set forth specific zoning requirements in Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code. The Committee then heard Substitute Bill No. 19-95 under unfinished business.