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December 11, 2006 Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 Sulastitute Bill No. 73-06 Rezoniin Re nest for 619 Cone a Street: Council Member Kuspa called far a report from the Area Plan representative on Substitute Bill No. 73-06 for the properties located at 1643 and 1635 Prairie Avenue. Mark Lyons of the Area Plan staff reported that the request is to rezone from "LB" Local Business District to "CB" Community Business District received a favorable recommendation by the Area Plan Commission at their November 27, 2006 meeting. He added that the Rum Village Neighborhood Association supports the rezoning. Ronnie Minner made the formal presentation for the owner Richard D. Fox. He noted that the rezoning would permit him to operate an automobile repair shop. He leased a space on Miami for eleven (11} months, and he is trying to purchase the property. He has cleaned up the rubbish and repaired the fence. He is anxious to get back to work instead of working for $9.00 per hour. Citizen Member Ed Talley inquired about the rent which he was paying. Mr. Minner stated that he paid $1,100 for monthly rent. However now he is paying less on the land contract for the property. Following discussion, Citizen Member Talley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dieter that Substitute Bill No. 73-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. 06-118 Speciat Exception Request for 1902 Miami Street & 1110 E. Calvert: Council Member Kuspa called for a report from Building Commissioner Don Fozo on the special exception request for the property located at 1902 Miami and 110 East Calvert Street. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, reported that the request would permit a special exception for off-site parking for Jackson Hewitt. The Board of Zoning Appeals voting unanimously in favor of the request at their November 16, 2006 meeting. Pam Zahra who works with Jackson Hewitt who purchased the property. The special exception request is to officially correct the off-street parking. They have planted trees and cleaned up the property since the purchase. Council Member Dieter made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Talley that Bill No. 06-118 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.