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Minutes of the meeting of the New Castle City Planning commission held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2001 at the Town Hall, 2nd floor.

Members Present: Chairman Stan Sykora

Mr. Henry Herndon

Mr. James Steele

Mr. Virgil Irick

Ms. Beth Matkins

Ms. Jane Miller

Mr. Clay Bridgewater –Absent

Mr. Charles Cobb – Absent

Mr. William Cramer – Absent

Others Present: Mr. Joseph DiAngelo

Mr. David June


Chairman Sykora called the meeting to order and the roll was called.

1. Review of zoning classification of Soda Town property.

2. An update of Planning Consultant hiring process



UPDATE OF PLANNING CONSULTANT HIRING PROCESS

Mr. Sykora stated that there was three Planners interviewed; Redman Johnson; Angelo Roberto and Kise, Straw & Kolodner. One final meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. and they are going to bring with them their contracts. We should be able to select a Planner after that meeting.

REVIEW OF ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SODA TOWN PROPERTY

After a lengthy discussion among member, Ms. Matkins made a motion to table this rezoning and further stated that we need additional information and a formal presentation by the landowner in order to comprehensively look at this and adjourning properties. And also a statement from the City Solicitor as to when the Comprehensive Plan will be amended and reflect prior planning recommendations for zoning so that we can go back and revisit it based on sound zoning. Motion was carried to Table the Rezoning Soda Town Property.


The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.



Respectfully submitted by _______________________________________________

Deborah A. Pullan