08-10-09 Zoning and Annexation Committee

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ti~' a dsAs t ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 2009 Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee called the meeting to order at 3:51 p.m. The following were in attendance: Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, David Varner Other Councilmember's Present: Ann Puzzello, Henry Davis, Tim Rouse, Karen White Other's Present: Christa Nayder, Bernie Feeney, Tom Price, Rita Kopala, Don Inks Agenda: Bill No. 45-09 -Rezone 1351 & 1355 Pyle Avenue In Chairperson Al Kirsits absence, Vice-Chairperson Oliver Davis called upon Christa Nayder from the Area Plan Commission (APC) Staff to report on their findings and the Commissions action. She reported the APC has sent an unfavorable recommendation to Council basically feeling the "O" Office proposal was to intrusive in a residential area Bernie Feeney representing the petitioner countered. Supplying a site plan and photos (attached) he said the building would actually improve the area by removing two unsightly homes and providing a handsome, landscaped buffer to the residential neighborhood. Councilmember Puzzello supported by Councilmember Rouse asked questions about fencing, landscape and retention pond safety. Ultimately Bernie Feeney agreed to a 6' fence height along with plantings 6' high. Based upon these written commitments Councilmember Varner motioned to send to full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Varner seconded and all affirmed. There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Vice Chairperson Oliver Davis, adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. ~, Vide-Chairperson Annexation Committee