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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting —June 6, 2003 <br />w <br />6. NEW BUSINESS <br />B. South Bend Central Development Area <br />(7) continued.... <br />Commission regarding his proposal for the <br />Palais Royale retail space. Makielski had a <br />retail store in downtown South Bend from <br />1911 until 1991 when the store was moved <br />to Main Street, Mishawaka. Mr. Makielski <br />now must move from that location and he <br />would like to open a retail store in the Palais <br />retail space. Mr. Makielski proposes to <br />locate an upscale retail art gallery and an <br />expresso and dessert bar with outside seating <br />on the east side, using two 10- minute <br />parking spaces along the Morris' ticket <br />parking drive. Mr. Makielski proposes to <br />replace the current awnings with something <br />similar to what the LaSalle Grill has. <br />Makielski proposes using the porcelain sign <br />which hung in front of its old store for 60 <br />years and believes it would fit nicely above <br />the door, but under the Palais decor above. <br />Mr. Makielski proposes to install Italian <br />terrazzo for the floor on the first floor and <br />use unique, matching 100 - year -old walnut <br />display cases. Respected regional artists <br />could sell their works on the first floor and <br />that space would be kept clean and <br />uncluttered. Artist demonstrations could <br />also be held periodically on the first floor. <br />Mr. Makielski proposes to install office <br />space and a children's educational space on <br />the main floor and an open stairwell leading <br />to a retail space for art supplies. Hours <br />could be flexible to coincide with events at <br />the Morris PAC. <br />17 <br />