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(llnmmi2irr Erpnri ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE 0Jn ti?c QJnmmnn OIounril of tip Olitg of floufh rub: The July 13 , 1987 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman John Voorde, at 3:35 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Puzzello, Paszek, Voorde, Beck, Barcome , Braboy, Serge, Zakrzewski , and Taylor ; Mr. John Schalliol, Mr. Brian Poland, Mr. Pat McGraw, Mr. Gordon Johnson , Mr. Richard W. Kintzle, members of the news media, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Voorde noted that there were several items on the agenda for the Committee to review. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 56-87 which was a bill to vacate a forty (40) foot right of way of Lathrop Street. Mr. John Schalliol , Director of the St. Joseph County Regional Airport Authority , then gave a short presentation. He noted that the vacation would allow the development of a first class entry way for the developing aviation project. He noted that FAA funding was involved. He further noted that the Airport Authority owned the property on both sides of Lathrop. Councilman John Voorde noted that the vacation would involve approximately two thousand (2,000) feet. He also indicated that the Board of Public Works recommended the vacation favorably at their meeting of July 7 , 1987. This was based upon favorable recommendations from the Engineering Department , Area Plan Commission and Community Development. Following further discussion by the Committee , Councilman Serge made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beck, that Bill No. 56-87 receive a favorable recommendation. The motion passed . The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 47-87 which was a bill amending the zoning ordinance for the property located at the southeast side of South Bend Avenue near Edison Road. It was indicated that a substitute version of Bill No. 47-87 was to be considered. Councilman Beck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Serge, to accept the substituted version. Mr . Kevin Butler , attorney on behalf of Mr . Patrick McGraw/petitioner , noted that the project was for a condominium development. Originally, one hundred ten (110) units were to be developed; however, the number of units was reduced to one hundred two ( 102 ) . The Area Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation on the proposed project. Councilman Ann Puzzello noted that it was the best plan for that area. . • • roe( •MISS ."" / rwomoMIM• CO.