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REGULAR MEETING November 12, 2018 the City. I would be happy to go through the booklet I provided in the Committee meeting(which is available in the City Clerk's Office)but, in the interest of brevity, it might make more sense if I ask if there are any additional questions. As Angela mentioned, we did agree to the commitment that no auto service repair would happen on site. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic opened the floor to questions from Council Members for the presenter or the petitioner. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked, Could you please share about your interaction with the neighbors and the people who had come to the Area Plan meeting who were in opposition? I think that would give good understanding of why there would be a change in our decision tonight from what Area Plan recommended. Mr. Studer stated, Thank you, Councilmember Davis. There were two (2) issues. One (1) is we met with Councilmember Davis and Councilmember Broden regarding the site plan and issues regarding road cuts, cut outs, etcetera. We did make some changes to the site plan. We moved the entrance on Douglas Road sixty (60) feet to the east so it went from one hundred forty (140) to two hundred (200) feet. That is part of the written commitments. We had five (5) neighbors, originally, that expressed some concerns at the Area Plan Commission. One (1) of them I mentioned was from North Liberty, one(1) was the owner of a competitor, and the other three(3) were in the neighborhood. We met with two (2) of those three (3) and they expressed no concern and also advised they would talk to the third (3rd) person as well. Their only concern was that we were not going to ask for substantial variances that would change the character of the neighborhood. We are not asking for any variances so they were satisfied and comfortable. Councilmember Oliver Davis interjected, And what you did with the Exxon sign, you said with the color? Mr. Studer replied, That was with the City's Department of Community Investment. Typically Exxon would have a lit up bright red sign. In order to keep with the character of the neighborhood, we have toned that down to keep with the current color scheme of brick and browns. So we have toned it down to meet the current standards of the neighborhood. We have agreed to do that, as well. By the way as a side note, we will be using a monument sign. No pylon signs will be used as that is more in character with the neighborhood. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, Thank you for that, I appreciate it. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 56-18 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Tim Scott seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County-City building at 7:12 p.m. Council President Tim Scott presided with eight (8) members present. BILLS —THIRD READING There were no bills for third (3rd)reading at this time. 3