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. . . . . January 22,1992 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 9 proposed west lot, stated that the resubdivision will change the neighborhood, property values, affect his view from his back yard, will diminish the enjoyment of his own property and that the true frontage of the lot will be 95' not 100'; Meredith Payne - 7314 Westmoreland states that the historical attributes of the neighborhood will be affected; Jerry Spector - 7365 Westmoreland stated that he opposes the resubdivision because it breaks up the character of the block and will only benefit the owner of the lot while the rest of the neighborhood will suffer; John Boyce - 7341 Maryland states that the neighbors have more at stake in the property than the owners of the lot and the resubdivision breaks the responsibility that one neighbor has toward another in the use and development of their property; July Bloomquist - 7103 Westmoreland stated that the resubdivision will reduce the beauty of upper Westmoreland; Leo Brown - 7329 Maryland stated that the neighborhood's unique qualities have attracted many home-owners to it; and Don Bellum - 7324 Westmoreland stated that if the resubdivision is approved, there should be conditions put on the approval. Linda Comfort, owner of7346 Westmoreland spoke out in favor of her own proposal, stated that they had sent out letters to the neighbors but there was no response. She emphasized that they will not build a house that is incompatible with the neighborhood. The reason the lot is shaped the way it is, is to protect the historical quality of the lot as it currently exists. Thirty-seven people attended this hearing. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Kendall asked whether the Commission could make a decision to turn down the application without prejudice. Mr. Goldman stated they could. Ms. Ratner stated that the Comprehensive Plan of 1986 calls for substantial conformance with surrounding structures. She also stated that the Plan calls for protecting the individual character of residential neighborhoods. She feels that the presented plan for a "step" home would not preserve the character of the homes in the neighborhood, since they all have "flat" frontages. Mr. Safe stated that his only objection to the proposal is the "gerrymandered" shape of the lot. Mr. Kendall moved that the Plan Commission recommend denial of the resubdivision with the condition that applicant be allowed to resubmit a new plan without having to pay a new fee (without prejudice). Mr. Safe stated that he will vote against the resubdivision solely because of the irregular shape of the lot. Ms. Ratner stated that she will vote against the resubdivision because it violates the Comprehensive Plan. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ratner and passed by a vote of 6 - O. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED "FINDINGS OF FACT" VOTING BALLOTS Mr. Hill presented a draft of a voting ballot for possible use by members while voting. It was decided that the letters to City Council will be more specific concerning the votes of the members. The proposed ballots should be distributed along with the packets. Use of the ballots will be optional on the part of the Commission Members until a final decision on their use is made. m-1-22.plc