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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Councilmember Karen White asked, Can you go into detail as to why the Area Plan Commission's <br /> recommendation is unfavorable? <br /> Mr. Wyatt replied, Most of it came from the fact that we felt it didn't fit in with the character of <br /> the surrounding properties in the neighborhood. It didn't generally correspond to the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Councilmember White followed up, Were there any individuals that spoke in opposition at the <br /> meeting? <br /> Mr. Wyatt replied,No. <br /> Councilmember White went on, We have a number of used car dealerships already on Michigan. <br /> Do you have any idea of how many we have? <br /> Mr. Wyatt replied, I do not but I can look that up before the meeting tonight. <br /> Committeemember Jo M. Broden interjected, I think it was said at the Area Plan Commission <br /> meeting that there are eight (8) within the proximity. <br /> Committee Chair Davis stated, The issue was it would be an eating facility along with it, is that <br /> correct? <br /> Mr. Wyatt replied, That is correct. The restaurant will remain. <br /> Committee Chair Davis stated, That was the concern from that standpoint. I was at the meeting. <br /> With the restaurant standing alone it is fine. But when they want to add this, that is the issue of <br /> discussion. <br /> Committeemember Gavin Ferlic arrived at the meeting at 4:03 p.m. <br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I'm still trying to get my head around this. So where the eating <br /> establishment would be would also be where you buy cars? <br /> Bernie Feeney, 715 S. Michigan Street, stated, I was under the impression from the testimony of <br /> the Area Plan Commission staff after the meeting, that the Comprehensive Plan for this particular <br /> section of South Bend has not been adopted by the Council and was not a document that was in <br /> full force and effect.They referred to it multiple times during the course of the meeting and referred <br /> to it as if everybody had voted on it and as if everybody had a chance to discuss it and respond to <br /> it. That is just not the case. You folks have not adopted the Comprehensive Plan for South <br /> Michigan Street. That plan has been there and has been available for you to discuss and adopt at <br /> any point but has not, in any way, shape or form been adopted by this body. That is just a point of <br /> order. <br /> Committee Chair Davis stated, His point of order is well taken and that is something we need to <br /> carefully consider because he is correct. <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.9221 If 574.235.9173 1 TTD 574.235.5567 I www.southbendin.gov <br /> 2 <br />