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R Zoning and Vacation November 22, 1993 Page 2 Council Member Slavinskas noted that Bill No. 76-93 , the rezoning request for the property located at 802 North Olive was continued from the last Council Meeting. Mr. Byorni noted that the property in question apparently was grandfathered as a residential use. He noted that the permits for the building were issued in March of 1992 , one for an electrical permit and one in July of 1992 for two (2) furnaces. Mr. Fozo met with Mr. Murdock last Monday and offered to have a site inspection done. Mr. Mel Reed talked on behalf of the petitioner. He noted that the property in question is currently "C" Commercial and that he sees a "B" request as a further restriction regarding the zoning usage. Council Member Duda stated that she would like to hear a further update from the Building Department before a final decision was made. Council Member Ladewski stated that he believes that the original owner had rental units on the second floor and that he did not see it as a problem of density. Council Member Coleman noted that residents near the property in question voiced objections which may not be germane to the zoning request but should be respectfully considered. Council President Luecke stated that he believes that density is a proper criteria when reviewing a zoning request for the property in question. He stated that he believes it is too dense a use even though it is residential in nature. He voiced concern with regard to legalizing a new use and further noted that residential over commercial uses are acceptable in order to keep the commercial use in place. He noted, however, that if the zoning request is favorably acted upon that the three (3) apartments would be forever. Council Member Washington stated that he has mixed opinion with regard to the property in question. He noted that there is a density problem. Council Member Puzzello stated that she would vote in favor of the proposed rezoning. She noted, however, that for whatever reason Mr. Murdock is not seen favorably by his surrounding neighborhoods and perhaps he could initiate more positive discussion. Following further discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion seconded by Council member Washington that Bill No.