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REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2017 Ms. Paek responded, Well, one (1) of the big ones was about on-street parking. Like I said, we don't have any concerns right now. I do believe they will be able to fit four (4) vehicles. Another concern was about the fact that the property is supposed to be a single-family home. It is zoned SF2, which allows for a duplex as a special exception, which is what this process is about. It's not that it's a prohibited use. It actually is allowed, as long as it goes through this process and gets vetted. Councilmember Oliver Davis reiterated, And that's the nature of this process—that's why we're here tonight? Ms. Paek responded, Yes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill No. 17-17. Councilmember Jo M. Broden seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay (Councilmember John Voorde). 17-20 A RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION 4467-15 DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 122 CALLANDER ST. SOUTH BEND, IN 46614 AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR JSK DEVELOPMENT, INCARELAND HOSPITALITY, LLC Jacob Alexander, Department of Community Investment, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County-City Building, served as presenter of this bill. Mr. Alexander stated, The purpose of this tax abatement is for the construction of a four (4) story, eighty-two (82) room Holiday Inn Express featuring standard amenities including conference rooms, a business center, indoor swimming pool, and fitness facilities. $6,000,000 investment in new building construction and removal of three (3) existing buildings on the site. Total project taxes due in six (6) year abatement period: $1,054,265. Estimated taxes being abated during the six (6)year abatement period: $446,712. Total taxes to be paid during abatement period: $607,553. Dan Boecher, Director of Development for JSK Hospitality, LLC, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Boecher stated, The reason for the delay that we are requesting tonight is basically a pipeline issue. We have, within the last six (6) months, opened up two (2) additional hotels while planning for two (2) others. We are a family-owned company. Twelve (12) employees currently in the corporate office. We just had limited resources. We had a small delay with the first project which led to a delay in the second, and so on down the line that leads us here today. As I said earlier, we've signed a contract to get construction going in the next two (2) weeks. That has a hard stop at the second week of April, 2018. We are confident that we are under-way and that we will be open this time next year. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill,proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill No. 17-20. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 17-21 A RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DELARATORY RESOLUTION 4457-15 DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF 10