01-14-08 Community and Economic Development Committee

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Community and Economic Development Committee January 14, 2008 _ Page 3 In response to a question from Council Member White, Mr. Spier stated that the area marked "Future Sections" on the map are for future developments in the project and that there may be multiple phases. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Spier stated that the loop-area along Stewart Drive on the map are neo-traditional design with rear alleys. Four (4) have been constructed to date on Stewart. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Counci{ Member White made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello, that Bill No. 08-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. 08-03: Declaratory Resolution fora 5-year Residential Real Property Tax Abatement For Brian & Alison Levey for property located at 918 N. St. Peter: Council Member Dieter called for a presentation on Bill No. 08-03 which is a request from Brian and Alison Levey for a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request from 918 North Saint Peter Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District. Bob Mathia, Economic Development Assistant Director, reviewed his report dated December 3, 2007 (copy attached).He noted that the petitioners plan to construct a 2,200 square foot home with a 3-car garage. The estimated value of the home will be $325,000. Taxes to be paid over the 5-year period is $23,760.08, with taxes to be abated totaling $10,262.19. The petitioners meet the requirements fora 5-year abatement under Section 2-77.1 Single Family Residential Construction under the South Bend Municipal Code. Alison Levey, the petitioner, made the formal presentation. She stated that they are designing a traditional bungalow style home. Her husband is a professor at the University of Notre Dame, but they are too far down on the university's list, and are going forward on their own. They are currently renting a home on Angela. Professor Marty Wolfson commended the South Bend Common Council for providing full documentation on each Bill on their website. Dr. Varner stated that he also is please with the upgrades which have been made which are provided for informational purposes. He noted that the Office of the City Clerk has been instrumental in seeing that these upgrades are being made, and that the Clerk's staff is doing all of the input for the web for the Council.