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ZONING AND ANNEXATION SEPTEMBER 10,2012 3:30 P.M. Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Gavin Ferlic Other Council Members Present: Tim Scott,Henry Davis, Valerie Schey, Derek Dieter Others Present: Mike Schmuhl, Tim Sexton,Mark Lyons, Gary Gilot, Jitin Cain, Kevin Allen, Christa Nayder, Rich Deahl, Dick Nussbaum, Mark Neal, Scott Ford, Eric Ford, Catherine Hostetler Agenda: Bill No. 32-12—Rezone 1441 N. Michigan Bill No. 33-12—Rezone ROW 1441 N. Michigan Bill No. 43-12—Rezone 709-711 LWW Bill No. 12-65 —Special Exception 1124-1140 Napier Bill No. 12-66—Howard Park Plan Bill Nos. 32-12 and 33-12 Chairperson Oliver Davis opened the meeting noting a full quorum. He called upon Christa Nayder to describe the purpose of Bill Nos. 32-12 and 33-12. Christa requested that the committee consider both bills in that-they both relate to the old St. Joe High School property at 1441 N. Michigan. With the request allowed, she proceeded to explain the rezoning request needed to allow the proposed use of the property. She went on to report the Area Plan Commission favorable recommendation for both. Next Attorney's Rich Deahl and Dick Nussbaum along with Tim Sexton representing Notre Dame described the proposed use of the building. They said the classroom space could be utilized as temporary class space or offices for those displaced by construction projects ongoing at Holy Cross College and Notre Dame. The space might also house incubator businesses from Innovation Park needing more space. During Council questions Derek Dieter asked about the old railroad right-of-way. Gary Gilot responded saying the ROW could be used for a rails to trails project and for new sewer line construction. Council Attorney Kathy Cekanski-Farrand indicated both bills were substitutes. After all questions were answered Gavin Ferlic motioned the sub bills go to Council favorably. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded and all supported.