DECEMBER 16, 2008

The Vanderburgh County Rezoning Board met in session this 16^th day of December, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. in room 301 of the Civic Center Complex with President Jeff Korb presiding.

Approval of the November 18, 2008 Rezoning Meeting Minutes

Janet Greenwell: Good evening. I’m Janet Greenwell with the Area Plan Commission. I would ask that you approve the rezoning minutes.

Commissioner Tornatta: Motion to approve.

Commissioner Nix: So moved.

President Korb: Second.

Commissioner Tornatta: Well, I approved, you second.

Commissioner Nix: Oh, I’m sorry. You’re still President, aren’t you?

President Korb: Oh, I am. I’m sorry. I zoned out.

Madelyn Grayson: No pun intended?

President Korb: Yeah, no pun intended. All those in favor say aye.

All Commissioners: Aye.

President Korb: Opposed same sign. The motion passes.

First Readings:

VC-3-2009: Ramsey Development Corp. Of Indiana

Address: 8530 Middle Mt. Vernon Road

Request: Change from R-1 to R-4 with UDC

VC-4-2009: Ramsey Development Corp. Of Indiana

Address: 8530 Middle Mt. Vernon Road

Request: Change from R-1 to C-1 with UDC

Janet Greenwell: We have two first readings, docket number 2009-3-PC VC-3-2009, and 2009-4-PC VC-4-2009. On both petitions is Ramsey Development Corporation of Indiana. They are petitioning to rezone the property at 8530 Middle Mount Vernon Road. A portion of it in the first petition to R-4, and a portion of it in the second petition to C-1. That will be before you at a future date.

Commissioner Tornatta: Motion to approve.

Commissioner Nix: Second.

President Korb: Discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor say aye.

All Commissioners: Aye.

President Korb: Opposed same sign. The motion passes. Roll call vote. Commissioner Nix?

Commissioner Nix: Yes.

President Korb: Commissioner Tornatta?

Commissioner Tornatta: Yes.

President Korb: Commissioner Korb votes yes.

Final Reading:

VC-13-2008: James and Jacqueline Johnston

Address: 6611 North Green River Road

Request: Change from Ag to C-4

Action: Approved 3-0

Janet Greenwell: We have one petition coming forward for final hearing. It’s 2008-40-PC VC-13-2008. James and Jacki Johnston are requesting to rezone their property located at 6611 North Green River Road from agricultural to C-4. It’s a half acre lot located on the east side of Green River between Heckel and Millersburg. Public sewers have been recently extended to the area, and the county has plans for widening Green River Road at this location. The comprehensive plan future land use map has not yet been updated to reflect these improvements, which will make the future development at the area more likely to occur. The petition was heard at the December 11^th Area Plan Commission hearing, and was recommended for approval with ten affirmative votes. That’s it.

President Korb: Hello.

Maria Worthington: Hello. Good afternoon, Commissioners. I am Maria Worthington of Kahn Dees Donovan and Kahn, 501 Main Street. I’m here on behalf of the applicants for this rezoning, the Johnstons. With me tonight is Mrs. Johnston, here in the audience. As mentioned we were before the Area Plan Commission last week on this request. It’s to zone from Ag to C-4 in a corridor that’s being developed towards the commercial side. This is located on North Green River between Heckel and Millersburg. I’m going to plan on not being too long winded. We do not have any remonstrators, and we did receive a unanimous, positive recommendation at the Area Plan Commission level. I am prepared to give a longer presentation, if you would like one. However, I do think–

Commissioner Tornatta: I vote no.

Maria Worthington: Okay. I thought that might be the case.

President Korb: And you want to do that because?

Maria Worthington: Only if you would like.

President Korb: We don’t.

Maria Worthington: If you have any questions or concerns, I would be happy to address those.

President Korb: Any questions, gentlemen, to Ms. Worthington? A motion please.

Commissioner Nix: (Inaudible).

President Korb: Public comment? A motion please.

Commissioner Nix: Move approval.

Commissioner Tornatta: Second.

President Korb: Discussion? Maria, anything you want to say?

Maria Worthington: No.

President Korb: Great. All those in favor say aye.

All Commissioners: Aye.

President Korb: Opposed same sign. The motion passes. Congratulations.

Maria Worthington: Thank you.

Commissioner Nix: Roll call.

President Korb: Roll call vote. Commissioner Nix?

Commissioner Nix: Yes.

President Korb: Commissioner Tornatta?

Commissioner Tornatta: Yes.

President Korb: Commissioner Korb votes yes.

Commissioner Tornatta: Just saved that legal bill, didn’t we?

President Korb: Dang it!

Commissioner Tornatta: Sorry, Maria.

Bill Jeffers: I think she’s charging (Inaudible) time, and I understand the Lloyd is closed.

President Korb: Is it really?

Bill Jeffers: They had a wreck on every overpass.

President Korb: Wow!

Bill Jeffers: If you’re out there watching t.v., slow down, if you’re going to drive.

Commissioner Tornatta: Yeah, in your car.

Bill Jeffers: If you’re watching t.v. in your car, you’re already in trouble.

President Korb: That’s bad.

Commissioner Tornatta: Okay, we need to, motion to adjourn.

President Korb: Adjourn.

Commissioner Nix: Second.

President Korb: Discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor say aye.

All Commissioners: Aye.

President Korb: Opposed same sign. The motion passes. We are adjourned.

(The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.)

Those in Attendance:

Jeff Korb Bill Nix Troy Tornatta

Ted C. Ziemer, Jr. Janet Greenwell Madelyn Grayson

Maria Worthington Others Unidentified Members of Media

VANDERBURGH COUNTY

REZONING BOARD

Jeff Korb, President

Bill Nix, Vice President

Troy Tornatta, Member

(Recorded and transcribed by Madelyn Grayson.)