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Zoning and Annexation Committee Committee Report Following further discussion, Council Member Punnello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 14-04 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Substitute Bill NO. 18-04 which is a proposed rezoning request for the property located approximately 195' northeast of the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Locust Roads on the sourtherly side of Prairie Avenue. Jeff Myers, a Planner with Area Plan,noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on April 20, 2004 and sends Substitute Bill No. 18-04 to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Myers noted that the petitioner has the option of developing either under the former standards which were in place at the time of filing the rezoning petitioner or under the new regulations. Bernie Feeney of Lang,Feeney&Associates,Inc. made the presentation on behalf of the petitioner Woodhaven LLC. He provided a preliminary site plan of the area in question. He noted that the rezoning is being requested so that a self-serve car wash and a small retail center could be developed. The total site to be rezoned is 2.76 acres. Council Member Kuspa opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke in favor of the proposed bill. Council Member Kirsits noted that there is a great deal of traffic in this area and along Ewing, SR 23,and Prairie and inquired whether the petitioner had had discussions with the Department of Public Works with regard to a traffic light since he believes that only a blinking light is now located in the vicinity. Mr. Feeney stated that the entrance is as far away as possible from the intersection and that discussions with the Engineering Department are ongoing. Dr. Varner asked how far the site is from Ewing, and Mr. Feeney noted that it is 400' closer to the corner store. Carl Littrell, City Engineer,noted that the site lines should improve in light of the plans to lower the hill; and added that sidewalks will also be constructed. Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Substitute Bill No. 18-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa noted that the last item on the agenda is Bill No. 19-04 which is a proposed rezoning request for the property located at 416 West LaSalle. A letter dated May 4, 2004(copy attached)was sent to the Council from James McCune requesting that the Bill in question be withdrawn from further consideration. Zoning and Annexation Committee May 10,2004 Page 2