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REGULAR MEETINGOCTOBER 12, 2009 Mr. Lyons advised that the petitioner is seeking a Special Exemption to allow for off site parking in a “MU” Mixed Use District, on property located on the south side of Western Avenue, east and adjacent to 2644 Western Avenue. He stated that the Area Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on September 2, 2009 and sends this bill to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Michael Lipsky, Attorney, 257 W. Indiana Av, Suite B, Valparaiso, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill on behalf of client Taste of Mexico. Mr. Lipsky advised that his client is seeking a special exception to use off site parking, reduce the number of parking spaces and reduce the minimum width of maneuvering space in a parking lot. He stated that his clients have recently expanded their business. They operate a restaurant, bar, and dance hall. Mr. Lipsky noted that his client’s majority of business and the heart of this establishment is the restaurant. He stated that the bar and dance hall are open at limited times and hours. Mr. Lipsky noted that the proposed parking lot is located directly across the street on Western Avenue and within forty feet of a traffic light controlled intersection. He asked the Council for their favorable consideration. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 09-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING A PETITION OF THE AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 616 N. ST. PETER STREET Councilmember White made a motion to continue this bill until the November 9, 2009 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 3993-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1400 WEST RIVERSIDE DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEEL WAREHOUSE COMPANY LLC WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South , Bend, Indiana, requesting that the area commonly known as 1400 West Riverside Drive South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: 9