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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK been around for a really long time and remember a point and time when there was a lot of concern about duplexes. These two (2) properties are immediately adjacent to Commercial in a neighborhood where a duplex is probably in an appropriate place as an affordable housing option. They have favorable staff recommendations. There was no one at the meeting to speak in favor of or in remonstrance to the legislation. Brian Horwitz, 2269 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, stated, I am here representing VH Investments. I am here for two (2)bills regarding 112 Indiana Street and 122 Milton Street and we seek to change the zoning from Single-Family to Two (2)-Family. 112 Indiana is currently vacant but appears to previously have been used as a duplex but it was incorrectly zoned Single-Family at some point. 122 Milton is currently a vacant Single-Family home that I would like to turn into a duplex. On page three (in a handout available in the City Clerk's Office)there are several empty lots near the properties so there is ample street parking. Many properties in this area have been removed in the adjacent lots due to property values being lower than the cost of the extensive repairs. Converting 122 Milton into a duplex would align with the City Plan. As displayed in page four(4),there is currently an occupied duplex at 119 Calvert and also an eight(8)unit building at 202 Calvert. Those are in the same neighborhood. VH Investment has extensive experience rehabbing dilapidated properties. We plan to hold these units as investment properties and use a professional property management company to manage the units correctly. I believe this will improve property values in the neighborhood and will make South Bend a nicer place to live. Committee Chair Davis opened the floor to Committee and Council Members. Committeemember Ferlic asked,For the existing properties that are rehabbed and currently leased, are there any issues with Code Enforcement or the Building Department? Mr. Horwitz replied, Not once we finish, definitely not. When we first get them, a lot of times I can't get to them before they start asking about it but I have a relationship with them and I let them know. I've repaired some of these properties and they know I'm trying to get them in shape. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, I am very interested in making sure we are developing affordable housing.I'm curious what is the price point for these two(2)bedroom units? Mr. Horwitz replied, Somewhere between six hundred to six hundred and fifty dollars ($600 - $650)per month. Councilmember Karen White asked, Do you have a history with the management team you will choose? Mr. Horwitz replied, A lady named Cindy Hendrich with DC Holdings, she manages all of my properties at this time. At this point I plan to have her take care of everything for me. I am out here about once a month. I have about sixteen(16)total properties and they are all basically in this area. I do have some other properties but they are not in this State. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride stated, Thank you. We have had a lot of problems with landlords not living in the area and with trespassers. This puts me at ease that someone is local to manage the properties. EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building.227W.Jefferson BvldI South Bend,Indiana 46601 i p574.235.9221 f574.235.9173ITTD574.235.55671www.southbendin.gov 4