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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2009 the industrial, office, and commercial growth along Cleveland Road. The surrounding property values should not be negatively affected. It is responsible development and growth to support a mixed use project in growing area. Ms. Nayder stated that the staff recommends that the petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation and that the Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 and sends it to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. She noted that properties along Cleveland Road have developed into a mix of industrial office uses. This project will add a commercial node, supporting the business along Cleveland Road and the nearby residential areas to the north. Mr. Michael Danch, President, Danch, Harner & Associates, 1643 Commerce Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation on behalf of his clients Hutto Investments, Inc. Mr. Danch advised that his clients are requesting the approval of a rezoning for their properties located at the southeasterly corner of Cleveland and Mayflower Roads. This rezoning will allow for the construction of a hotel facility along with multiple sites for restaurants or small retail shops. He stated that this development would fit well along this portion of Cleveland Road with easy access to the by-pass, the Indiana Toll Road, the existing mixed uses and residential neighborhoods. He stated that they are currently working with the City of South Bend to discuss rezoning the large parcel across the street on the northeast corner of Mayflower and Cleveland that his clients own. At some point he stated they will come back to rezone for that. He stated that they are also working with the City Engineering Department. The driveway shown on the preliminary site plan will be moving to the west so they can coordinate the entrance with the property across the street, so they will be directly across the street from each other. He advised that this site will be hooked up to city water and sewer. Councilmember Henry Davis recommended to Mr. Danch to have something in writing to show that funds have been secured for this development. Mr. Danch advised that he will talk with the hotel developers to put something in the file. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 69-09 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 109 GARST STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and sends this bill to the full Council with no recommendation due to the lack of a quorum. th Christa Nayder, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 11 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. Ms. Nayder advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from LB Local Business District to LI Light Industrial District to allow the continued use of a mechanical contracting and engineering business. On site is a small building containing a mechanical contracting and engineering business. To the north is a vacant commercial building and associated storage building zoned MU Mixed Use District. To the east is a 3