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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Ms. Smith replied, I don't think that is the intent because all the signage is on Main. If someone <br /> happened to come in that way there is nothing that prevents them from getting into the drive-thru. <br /> Councilmember Scott followed up, And that is my concern is that bottleneck there. If it is Oliver <br /> Davis Coffee I'm sure there will be a lot of traffic.I don't know if it is a chain or they will announce <br /> but I see a lot of bottle necks on Main and Jefferson. That is my only concern with this. <br /> Ms. Smith replied, The chain I pass in the morning usually has four(4)to six(6) cars at any given <br /> time. <br /> Brian McMorrow, Abonmarche Consultants with offices located at 750 Lincolnway East, stated, <br /> I'm here on behalf of the owner. I guess what makes this special, unlike PNC Bank and Burger <br /> King where the drive-thru tends to dominate the whole operation,the drive-thru we will see is just <br /> one (1) small element of what we believe is a really special building. It is kind of the flip of the <br /> Federal Courthouse across the street which has a lot of concrete and not much glass. This building <br /> will have a lot of glass and will bring a lot of light and energy onto the street. Here (referencing <br /> projected images which are available in the City Clerk's Office) are a few images from various <br /> perspectives. This is not a suburban location. This is a downtown location and we certainly hope <br /> there will be enough residents and business people downtown that they will walk up to get their <br /> coffee at the desk as opposed to driving though. This is not an on-the-way type place. This will be <br /> for people who live or work downtown. <br /> Committeemember Gavin Ferlic stated, I am really excited about the project. Are there any <br /> anticipated groundbreaking dates? <br /> Mr. McMorrow replied, We are looking at Spring 2019. <br /> Jeff Smoke, Great Lakes Capital with offices located at 112 West Jefferson Boulevard, stated,Late <br /> first(1St) quarter is the aniticapted ground breaking right now. <br /> Committee Chair Davis asked,Where are we when it comes to the information of which chain will <br /> be the one (1)? <br /> Mr. Smoke replied, We can't share those names yet but we are talking to a few different chains <br /> right now. <br /> Committee Chair Davis followed up, When will we find that out? <br /> Mr. Smoke replied,That will probably be after the lease is signed so probably a few months away. <br /> Councilmember Scott stated, I suggest we use Oliver Davis Coffee as a placeholder. <br /> Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, I am really excited. I think it is going to be a <br /> beautiful project. <br /> Committee Chair Davis asked, Besides the coffee area, can you talk about the office area a little <br /> bit more? <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 574.235.91731 TfD 574.235.5567 I www.southbendin.gov <br /> 2 <br />