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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK also see it along some of the corridors where a more intense zoning district might bring some retail that might not fit next to a residential property. Sometimes you'll see it for a library like the one (1) on Mishawaka Avenue. It is often used to buffer. The other thing is when working with the Plan Commission Staff, we always encourage the petitioner to seek the lowest possible zoning district to achieve their desired use. So if an office comes to us and they want to rezone to commercial, even though their use may be allowed in that district, we try to find the lowest and least intense district possible to minimize any impact on surrounding properties. Often, Office Buffer is the first district we recommend to petitioners seeking to do something of this nature. Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated, I would just like to confirm that this particular property is within the Bendix Node as defined in the comprehensive plan. Ms. Smith stated, Yes, I can confirm it is in the Bendix Node. Councilmember Dr. Varner followed up, Real quick, the architect, Marty, will these proposed changes be more commercial or are they going to follow the directions of the Office Buffer District? Marty Murphy,Alliance Architects with offices located at 929 Lincoln Way East,replied, We will leave the existing house in place. We will build a house addition to the north. There are no plans to convert it to a commercial look as it would be contrary to the philosophy of keeping it as residential looking as possible. Committee Chair Davis then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the legislation. Derek Fodrocy, 3601 Lincoln Way West, stated, I am the third generation owner of that property in my family. I live directly adjacent to the property in question. I have no plans on leaving soon. Friday, I sent a letter to you all and I would like to read it again. It is very brief. Dear Common Council Members, I am very please to be able to address you on behalf of the Women's Care Center. I fully support them in receiving the proper zoning and to be able to open in the house directly next door to my home at 3527 Lincoln Way West. When I heard an abortion clinic,Whole Women's Health, was moving in two (2) doors away I was horrified and very worried about what that would mean for the neighborhood.After much research and meeting the staff of the Women's Care Center,I am fully behind and greatly want their presence between my property and the Whole Women's Health facility. The Women's Care Center is a beloved charity that has been helping many women in this area for many years in this community. They provide much needed support and services that help so many families in our area, especially on the City's far West Side. Not only that,but I believe the addition of this center next door will be an upgrade to the neighborhood. The plans they have for the property will contribute to the ongoing beautification of the Lincoln Way Corridor project and bring services closer to people that need the services most. I have had the opportunity to visit the facility on Notre Dame Avenue and could not be more pleased to have them as my neighbor. It will not only be beautiful and well maintained, but it will help keep the feel of the residential atmosphere by maintain the architecture and upgrading the landscape. As someone first comes into South Bend coming down Lincoln Way, seeing this organization will be warm and welcoming. They will know we are a family oriented community. EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 1227W Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.9221 If 574.235.91731 TM 574.235.55671 www.southbendin.gov 10