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The New Castle City Board Minute Meeting for the Planning Commission took place on February 2, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the City of New Castle’s Town Hall.

Members Present:

James Steele
Jane B. Miller
Mary Davis
Richard Mendelsohn
Teal Petty

Members Not Present:

George Freebury
Tommy Wilson

Chairman James Steele called the meeting to order and the roll was called.

Minutes of the February 2004 Meeting

• Members of KCI (audience) introduce themselves and are very excited to work with the Planning Commission.
  
  
• Jeff Bergstrom updated the Planning Commission as to the progress of the adoption of the zoning map. The issues addressed were as follows: (a) format suggestions and recommendations are being followed according to the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with zoning codes, (b) corrections, additions and deletions in accordance to zoning changes with part and parcel, (c) funding, (d) always open for suggestion, questions and/or comments.
  
  
• John Tracy, Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor, addresses the Planning Commission on behalf of his client Regina Marini, property 101 West 3rd. Mr. Tracy noted in his letter that there has been an error on the zoning map that this specific property was classified as an OSR and in 1975 and 1977 provisions were made by the Board of Adjustment that property should be in another zoning classification. John Tracy also made reference Ordinance 337.
  
  
• James Steele noted the zoning map be brought before the Mayor, City Council and the City Solicitor for acceptance and approval.
  
  
• Jeff Bergstrom addresses issues that there is the possibility that a few properties may need to be rezoned, specifically, Viola and Marini property.
  
  
• Motion made by Rich Mendelsohn that the zoning map will be passed onto the City Council with the stipulation that the City Solicitor review the zoning and all possible changes. All agreed unanimously.
  
  
• Letter is being written by Planning Commission to City Council that the Subdivision has been approved by the City Zoning and the City Engineer and is seeking further approval by and through City Council.
  
  
• Planning Commission is looking forward with the assistance of KCI's professionalism, consistency and accuracy to developing improvements with regard to the Comprehensive Action Plan in order to present to City Council.
  
  
• Question has been brought from the Floor (audience) with regard to the possibility of reforming the Building Permit process. Suggestion was the need for community involvement and/or notification with regard to laws and ordinances in the building permit process. A letter was written to City Council and City Council recommended that audience member speak with the Planning Commission with regard to this matter. Planning Commission will evaluate what is the public process for the City of New Castle.
  
  
• James Steele will be out for February and March. Jane B. Miller will act as Chairman in his absence.
  

There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:00.

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