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Regular meeting August 8, 2005 Mr. Ollendorff explained the Public Hearing was on the proposed rezoning of lot that has just been described. It is currently zoned Single Family, SR. The Plan Commission and Planning Staff recommended that it be rezoned to General Commercial. By doing this, the University City business could expand. Then after the Public Hearing, the Council could act on the City Clerk’s agenda item. Mayor Adams declared the Public Hearing Open. Mayor Adams asked the proponent to come forward and speak on his plans. Then the citizens will be called upon to speak on this agenda item. Lee Mak, from Mak Architect, 8320 A Olive, represented the owner of Seafood City. Four months ago, Seafood City owners came to him stating that they have run out of warehouse space and want to add an addition on to the back. Mak Architect started research with the Plan Department to find out that the rear parcel of the lot they own is zoned residential. This was not known to the owner at the time of his original purchase. Mr. Mak told owner that he first would have to have the real parcel zoned commercial before he could expand. One thing he would like to point out is that a portion in the rear of the existing building is already on the back parcel of the residential lot. Seafood City’s building is a little more than 8,000 square feet with Olive frontage. The back lot is just a vacant area that is used for parking or is a wooded area. Ms. Brot told Mr. Mak that she always sees cars there; they must have a lot of good fish. Ms. Brot asked if Mr. Mak had a drawing to show Council, of what this warehouse would look like. Mr. Mak showed the Council his proposed architectural drawings, explaining existing areas used and where the warehouse and additional 13 parking spaces would go. We are proposing a sight-proof-fence at rear. Mayor Adams asked if Mr. Mak could show where the line is between the zoned commercial and the zoned residential was, which was shown on his drawing. Mayor Adams asked if somebody wanted to build a single family house on the lot in discussion, would there be an entrance to it other than through the commercial establishment in the front. Mr. Mak said that would be the only way to get to the rear lot would be through the existing front lot. Ms. Colquitt always asked new businesses requesting to expand if the owner talked with the residents having property that will be butting up to the business’ property. Mr. Mak did not understand question due to difficulty in understanding English. Ms. Colquitt then addressed the City Manager, and wanted to know if residents that would be affected were notified of a Public Hearing. City Manager was not sure, but City Clerk assured him that notices were sent. Ms. Colquitt asked if Mr. Mak actually met with neighbors that warehouse will be abutting up to. Mr. Mak personally did not talk with any neighbor. Mr. Ollendorff said that there were no houses on the east which would be the primary neighbor(s), there are no houses in the rear and, on the West, is the former University City Children’s Center. At the most, there might be one house on Mt. Olive in Page 3