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12/28/70 There was discussion on the Citizen of the Year award to be presented at the next meeting; Mr. Rosengren and Mr. Cardinal will handle the matter. The Lee C. Smith rezoning hearing was called to order at 9:02 P.M. Mr. Locher read the affidavit of mailing of notices. No one was present to represent Mr. Smith. Mr. Cardinal noted that neither Smith nor Johnson had been present at the P&Z hearing, but Crystal Elliman had stated that Mr. Smith was having delays in getting his materials together. Mr. Cardinal moved to allow Lee Smith 90 days to complete the rezoning process, as recommended py the P&Z; if. no materials are received by then, the hearing will be terminated, since this is the third or fourth continued hearing. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Van Housen felt that 90 days was too generous since Mr. Smith came under the grandfather clause of Ordinance No. 21C; he felt that this could cause a potential,bind on the Village because of the blanket rezoning. Mr. Cardinal retracted the motion. Mr. Locher commented that a portion of the land within 300 feet of the, highway was already commercial; we don't know how much of the remaining area,is concerned -- apparently Ecoff has backed out. Mr. VanHousen noted t1st Mr. Smith had been in his office with plans which were full of idiosynchrosies. Mr. VanHousen was con- cerned with this particular corner since it is the hub of the Village; he didn't feel that this would be the best use of the land. Also, since the property is in Smith's name, we can't make Gulf Oil toe the mark. Mr. Lecher stated that it would be better with limited parcels. There was discussion on the access to the property. After further discussion, Mr. Cardinal changed the motion to allow Lee C. Smith 30 days in which to complete plans for the partial III . rezoning as previously requested on the advice of Mr. VanHousen and Mr. Locher. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. After further discussion, Mi. Jaworski moved to set rezoning hearingsfor Lee C. Smith before the P&Z on January 20th at 9 P.M. and before the Council in January 25th at 9 P.M., with the stipulation that all required plans be submitted to the Clerk by the 8th of January; otherwise, the continuation terminates on January 28, 1971. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. This motion supersedes and - incorporates the previous motion. Mr. Cardinal moved to close the hearing at 9:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Van Housen presented comments on the booklet on zoning classifications which is a first stage of a comprehensive plan. He read through several sections of the lengthkyplan. Mr. Van Housen noted that he had talked with the Metro Parks people; they would like to meet with the Council later in. January. He stated that this classification would fit right into the comprehensive plan. He would like to have the Attorney go through the classification to put in legal terminology, and then have it resubmitted to the P&Z. He noted that the P&Z chairman was a good man who would pull this thing together. Mr. L'Allier stated his appreciation for Mr. Vanes usen's efforts, noting that normally small municipalities have a fear of planners and their fees. He wished Mr. VanHouse to set a tentative date with the Metro Parks people for a special meeting. 1