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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. 5117 Idlewood Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Kennedy Primary Academy Principal Kristine Torok. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Councilmember’s White and Dieter offered comments and wished Principal Torok much success in the future. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:07 p.m. Councilmember Rouse made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember LaFountain seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Puzzello, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Puzzello explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember Puzzello stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 49-09 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2717 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 2721 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 2729 SOUTH MAIN STREET AND 217 OAKSIDE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this Committee met this afternoon and it was the consensus of the Committee to send this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Ms. Christa Nayder, Staff Member, Area Plan Commission, 11 Floor County-City Building, South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Area Plan Commission. Ms. Nayder advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from LB Local Business to GI General Industrial District to allow a mortgage services company which provides services such as mowing, demolition re-key, board-ups, and hauling away trash. The property will be used for storage of equipment and steel fabrication. She stated that on site is a vacant commercial building and two single family homes. To the north is an adult bookstore zoned LI Light Industrial District. To the east are three single family homes and Miller Hydraulic Service zoned LB Local Business District. To the south are single family homes zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District and vacant land zoned LI Light Industrial (Pending rezoning to GI General Industrial District.) to the west is Accucast Technology zoned GI General Industrial District. The total area is 1.10 acres. There is an 8,575 square foot building and two single family homes on the site. The buildings cover 11,434 square feet or 20% of the site. No parking is shown on the site plan. There are some paved areas around the houses, covering 5,161 square feet or 11% of the site. The open area is 31,173 square feet or 65% of the site. The site will need variances for setbacks and landscaping. To the south there is a pending rezoning from LI Light Industrial District to GI General Industrial District for the Orangensaft property. The rezoning is pending filing of written commitments. The City Engineer 3