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Zoning and Annexation Committee September 27, 1999 Page 2 Following discussion, Council Member Pfeifer made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner, that Bill No. 68-99 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 69-99 which would establish an historic landmark for the property located at 1253 Diamond Avenue. Mr. John Oxian made the presentation. He noted that the home is owned by his brother, was built in 1920 and is ranked an "S-11" out of 13. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer, that Bill No. 69-99 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 70-99 which would establish an historic landmark for the property located at 614 Sherman Street. Mr. Oxian noted that the home was built in 1916 and is ranked "S-11". Following discussion, Council Member Pfeifer made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly, that Bill No. 70-99 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The last item reviewed by the Committee was Bill No. 56-99 which addresses the parking of oversized vehicles in "A" residential districts. Mr. Byorni noted that this was an Area Plan Commission initiated petition and received favorable recommendations from both the staff and the Area Plan Commission. Council Member King noted that he and several members of the City Administration have been working with members of the South Bend Community School Corporation on the parking of school buses in residential areas. He noted that many meetings have taken place and that snow routes have been checked with regard to the proposed parking. He noted that a companion Bill would also be heard this evening,namely Bill No. 80-99. Pat Shelton, the Transportation Director for South Bend Community Schools spoke in favor of the proposed Bill. Council Member King noted that it was a long process, but with the cooperation of the school corporation, the assistance of Traffic and Lighting and many others that the Bill addresses the problem in a positive manner. Council Member Aranowski thanked Council Member King for his work on this measure. Following discussion, Council Member Pfeifer made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner, that Bill No. 56-99 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Hosinski adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member John Hosinski, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee Attachments KCF:kmf