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REGULAR MEETING May 28, 2019 Councilmember Jake Tesha made a motion to continue Bill No. 19-39 to the June 10th, 2019 meeting of the South Bend Common Council. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Representing the City Administration: Laura O'Sullivan, Chief of Staff RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:06 p.m. Councilmember Jake Teshka made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember John Voorde, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember John Voorde explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 10-19 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND SEEKING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST AND ADJACENT TO 6100 NIMTZ PARKWAY, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept the Substitute version of Bill No. 10-19. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis, chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Jordan Wyatt, Planner with the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth with offices located on the 11th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for this bill. Mr. Wyatt stated,The petitioner is requesting a rezone and a special exception use for the area outlined in red (referencing a slide in a presentation which is available in the City Clerk's Office). To the north are offices and vacant lands zoned 0, Office District. To the east and south is Blackthorn Golf Course. To the west across the St. Joseph Valley Parkway is vacant land zoned LI, Light Industrial District. On site, currently, is the Blackthorn Golf Course. The site plan shows a mix of Single-Family and Two (2)-Family dwellings in addition to a private drive. Future development will need to meet the development standards of the SF-Two (2), Single-Family and Two (2)-Family District. Both the rezoning and the special exception use come to you with a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. I would be happy to answer any questions. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, Quick question, please. What is the nature of the substitute of this bill? Mr.Wyatt replied, Section three(3)is the new section on the bill. I was contacted by your attorney, Bob Palmer, to add that. It states the Council has to adopt the findings of fact that the Area Plan Commission also adopted, in regard to the special exception use. Councilmember Jo M. Broden followed up, As a follow-up, kindly, could you detail what those findings of fact are briefly? 2