02-09-09 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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BILL NO. 85-08 Petition to rezone the corner of Ivy Road and Twyckenham to Mixed Use to allow retail and second floor living Chairperson Kirsits recognized Mike Danch who was representing the petitioners, the Rapelli's and Rosemary Mandrici, joint-owners of the property. Mr. Danch noted the proposed petition was heard and sent favorably by the Area Plan Commission with 3 contingencies: 1.) access easement provided for Jameson House; 2.) Relocation of the dumpster for Jameson House's sigh lines. 3.) No controlled uses or liquor stores. James Masters, Attorney, representing Jameson House condo owners asked for restrictions on football game-day parking be added to the 3 Area Plan Commission conditions. All conditions were accepted. Councilmember Varner motioned, Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded. All approved a favorable recommendation to Council with conditions. BILL NO. 86-08 Rezone 3013 W. Sample to SF2 from LB Local Business Chairperson Kirsits allowed Daniel Hernandez to represent the petitioner to bridge the language barrier. Mr. Hernandez noted the petition was heard and approved by the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Oliver Davis welcomed the investment in the 6`~' District. Councilmember Oliver Davis motion for approval, seconded by Councilmember Varner the bill was sent to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. BILL NO.09-13 Request to allow a special exception to allow a group residence subject to approval of a petition to rezone from LI to MU Chairperson Kirsits heard Mark Lyons from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) who reported approval by the BZA. Councilmember Kirsits then recognized Mike Baxter representing Our Lady of the Road, the petitioner. Baxter described the request to allow a group residence for overnight shelter for the homeless in the case of weather related emergencies. It is anticipated that up to 10 individuals could be accommodated. An extended explanation addressing the need for the special exception is attached. The petition has the full support of Hope Ministries, another organization in the continuum of care. Councilmember Kirsits asked about alcoholic drink or drug tolerance at the facility. He also asked if the property~was owned or leased. Baxter replied open use of drugs or alcohol was not tolerated. He also said the property was leased and offered a letter of support from the owner Peter Mullen.