West
Central Neighborhood Association
Minutes of the Board
September 11, 2007
Board members
present:
John Simerman
Mike Walsh
Jill Downs
Charlotte A. Weybright
Mike Anderson
Casi Bromelmier
Al Hofer
Guest: Sherese Fortriede
GUEST SPEAKER: Sherese Fortriede –
City Rep
·
Sherese Fortriede
explained the City’s plan for the area west of
§ The question was raised about single-family homes as compared to multi-family residential homes
§ Board held a discussion about zoning of sub area
§ Amendment needed for parking issues
§ “Glitch” amendment
§ Zoning Map – not adopting zoning map but intention is to recommend suggestions for development
· A – core area- zero setbacks – dense – condos, etc.
· B – less dense – restrictions on heights to 35-50’ – setbacks – single family – downtown “edge district”
· C – 50’ or less – 2-story buildings – setbacks
· Conservation area – only controls development not what is done to exterior of homes
· Neighborhood gateways – RR companies need to fix up
· Draft – September 17, 2007 – Plan Commission to hear amendments to comprehensive plan – then to City Council
· Plan will be submitted in mid-October or November
· Motion to support plan – C. Weybright – 2nd – M. Walsh – passed
o Jill to write letter
REPORTS
· Minutes from meeting of August 14, 2007, accepted and approved
· Treasurer’s Report: No report available
PLANNING
· progress is behind schedule
· if cost overruns, contractor will absorb loss
· Just started into Tower loan
· Smoke detectors had to be hard wired – extra cost
· Under budget on appliances and under on landscaping
· LM loan- resolved problems with the City
§ Can pay off Tower with LM loan
· Must live in house 15 years or pro-rate proceeds back if leaving before
· Has to remain affordable housing for 15 years
1000 Block of Broadway
· all three historic districts were approved
Vacant Lots
· neighborhood can acquire vacant lots
· 1308 Rockhill purchased by Scott Greider
· 812 Lavina available – C3
· Contact Fred Mertz
· County website has listing of properties
816 Lavina
· Can purchase through a tax sale
· Swihart lost house in bankruptcy
· Would accept quit-claim deed
807 West
· Kevin Gerbers has indicated that he wants a variance to put in a real estate business
· Would require reduction in parking spaces
· Planning commission is not supporting it
· Owner is not living there
· M. Anderson makes a motion to oppose variance – C. Bromelmeier seconds – motion passes
· Hearing is September 27, 2007 at BZA office
HOUSE TOUR
· This year’s participation was down
· Sales - $7,189 (last year was $10,000)
· Received $850 in grant money to pay for entertainment and arts fair
· Jill must file report to received money
OTHER
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1416 Broadway was purchased
·
Plan Meeting- talk to City about lane of traffic
on north side of
·
Motion to study parking on north side made by C.
Bromelmeier – second by M. Anderson – motion passed
§ At corner of Broadway and Jefferson turn lane should be restored to its prior state as a legal turn lane and proper signage installed
· M. Anderson makes motion to support – M. Walsh – seconds – motion passed
·
Jill spoke about two upcoming conferences –
state-wide conference 9/19/07 and O’Brian conference in
·
M. Walsh made motion to finance Jill’s
attendance at a conference of Jill’s choice – M. Anderson second – motion
passed
§
Newsletter – Mike Walsh needs articles
§
Memorials for John’s mom and Mike’s dad were
discussed
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In 10 years will need more parking
Respectfully submitted
___________________________________
Charlotte A. Weybright, Secretary
West Central Neighborhood Association