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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK District. To the south, across Edison Road, is a CVS Pharmacy zoned LB, Local Business District. And, to the west, is a business zoned CB, Community Business District. On site, currently, is a vacant business and parking lot. The site plan shows the development of a new three (3) story building with retail, office and residential space. Off-street parking will be provided. The development will need to meet the development standards of the MU, Mixed-Use District. The Department of Community Investment offers a favorable recommendation saying the area would be appropriate for an urban neighborhood center. They recommend the planning of future vehicular connections for access to adjoining lots on the north end of the site to help reduce the need for curb cuts, allowing for street frontages to be fully developed and more walkable. This comes to you with a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. I would be happy to answer any questions. Committee Chair Davis asked, Could you share about the one (1) opposition there and how that was handled,please? Mr.Wyatt replied,The one(1)person that spoke in opposition was the neighboring business owner for the funeral home to the east,Mr. McGann. His main concerns were about the use of his site for this business in regards to parking on his property. Committee Chair Davis asked, And how was that corrected? Mr. Wyatt replied, It was mitigated mainly from, and I think the petitioner can speak mostly to this, but the site will be fully enclosed with a fence that would further divide the property. Right now, I think it is paved across the whole thing so it makes it seem like one (1) parking lot. Committee Chair Davis stated, Ok, I'm at peace. Thank you. Committeemember Ferlic made a motion to accept the substitute version of Bill No. 02-19. Committeemember Broden seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. Leonard Connaughton, 18512 Summer Wind Lane, stated, I'm the Vice President of Beach House LLC. We purchased the property in November. The existing building is one (1) story and it was currently used as a honey-baked ham shop when we purchased it. We would like to demolish that building and build a new 10,000 square foot building with 3,500 square feet of retail space on the first (1st) floor, 3,500 square feet of office on the second (2°d) floor and one (1) residential apartment. We have sixteen (16) off-site parking spots with a dumpster enclosure. I think we've conformed to Area Plan's landscaping requirements. We think it's an improvement and a benefit to the area. Hopefully, we get your approval. Committee Chair Davis asked, And you took care of everything with Mr. McGann? Mr. Connaughton replied, I talked to Pat McGann, yup. We went over it. It is going to be fenced in and I don't think he was aware we had sixteen (16) parking spots. So, that helped him. But, as I said to him, we would certainly meet before we start any construction on it and we'll go over everything. Committee Chair Davis stated, I'm good. Thank you, sir. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY j INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 I I L)574.235.5567 e w.southbendin.gov 3