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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />October 9, 2019 <br /> <br />Administrator Statz stated that TIF is new but as for an apartment or multi-story building <br />on that block has been around for 12-13 years (2005-Damon Farber), there has been <br />numerous joint meetings with Committees and is contained in the vision of Comprehensive <br />Plan and City’s vision. <br /> <br />Ms. Wasiloski stated they plan on retiring and after 20 years does her house still remain. <br />Administrator Statz stated that the City cannot condemn your home to construct an <br />apartment building. She stated that the City could make it very difficult for them to do <br />anything with their home. Mayor Paar stated that the City just rezoned the Downtown area <br />in regards to being less restrictive for the M-2 zoning regarding retail on the first/main <br />level. Administrator Statz stated that if your property was recently rezoned from M-1 to <br />M-2 you are a legal-nonconforming and previously you could not expand the structure. He <br />explained that the City amended the ordinance regarding the moratorium and having the <br />ability to increase the size of the home or add a porch. Ms. Wasiloski questioned whether <br />amendments could be more restrictive in the future and Mayor Paar stated yes but for not <br />it has been made less restrictive. <br /> <br />She asked if that can be changed and more restrictive in future. Mayor Paar stated yes, but <br />it was just made better by this Council. Mayor Paar stated only a 30 unit and 10 retail units <br />and developer sold really quick and wanted to buy your property for $300,000 similar to <br />the Beard Group years ago when a large amount of downtown residents chose not to sell. <br />Then the market crashed and they said is that offer still good and the Beard Group stated <br />no. <br /> <br />Mayor Paar stated that we are still gaining information from the developer and there are <br />still questions. <br /> <br />Mayor Paar questioned the residents as to something that they would like to see on the site. <br />Ms. Nicks stated if something had to be developed there, single-story townhomes or a nice <br />park but things not being crammed into that small space. She stated it is such a valuable <br />location and so centralized and have thoughts later. Mayor Paar stated that an email can <br />be accepted to Administrator Statz and he can forward it to Council. He explained that if <br />it was forwarded to him and he forwarded it to other Council Members it would be a <br />violation of the Open Meeting Law. <br /> <br />Ms. DuFault stated that at the Planning & Zoning Commission individuals that attending <br />agreed green space, community space, splash pad, community garden but if it must be <br />developed would be a 1-story patio home where her Grandmother could live. <br /> <br />Administrator Statz stated read into the record a letter submitted by Ms. Vicki Byrne and <br />Mr. Jeff Schmitz owner’s of Kelly’ Korner and the Southern Rail: We, the owners of <br />Kelly’s Bar and The Southern Rail, want to express our general support of an apartment <br />project on the city’s vacant lot. While we share neighborhood concerns about keeping the <br />small-town feel of Centerville, we also recognize that, as business owners, having more <br />residents within walking distance of our establishments makes good sense. We are hopeful <br />that the city can work with a developer to ensure a high-quality project that has a positive <br />impact on our downtown and our business. <br />Page 10 of 16 <br /> <br /> <br />