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SOUTH TEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIA MEETING: July 10, 1975 Paqe 9. that relate to the Midway Motor Lodge and the Hoffman House Restaurant- -the details of the timing and the amount of invest- ment. We would also, if it is your judgment and it is desirable to indicate the joint- venture partners that we have already negotiated with -- preliminary negotiations - -for the office and the luxury apartments, be glad to make that public if it is going to prejudice your ability to make a decision." President Nimtz said he didn't think so at this time. Mr. Medlock added, "I would like to say just one other thing in regard to our proposal of land use, and that is that there is a lot of land in South Bend that needs to be developed- -that is already zoned for offices - -that would not be suitable for a motor lodge or restaurant. We have explored this with our people and they indicate that this is an idea'l'site and that the other alternatives in South Bend are marginal, and that they would not be 'interested. Considering the amount of time the Chamber of Commerce spends -in trying to get a business that would run a couple of million dollars a year in gross, I feel that their request for being invited and permitted to build in South Bend is one that should be considered very seriously, and I appreciate the approach and the time and effort that this Commission has taken." Commissioner Donaldson said as he understands it, "Mr. Medlock hasn't actually made an official bid, and cannot Unless there is a land -use change; then, they can submit.a bid. As it stands now, they have only made a proposal." The Chair answered that is correct. Commissioner Chenney said Mr. Taylor's outfit needs a land -use change too, and President Nimtz said this is what they are work- ing on now -- whether there are some minor land -use changes that would have to be made to do the development that is under the technical HUD regulations. If some of the things they propose to do meet HUD requirements and regulations, or if we have to get some minor land -use changes to do the particular things. A lengthy discussion followed on minor and major land -use changes. Mr. Brownell advised this Commission has the power to make minor land -use changes - -if HUD concurs it is a minor land -use change. The change can then be made by Proclaimer through this Commission. A major land -use change- -which a motel would be a major land -use change according to HUD - -would require HUD approval, City Council, Area Plan and MACOG's approval through Public Hearings. Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, Reporter for The South Bend Tribune, said she thinks there is a conflict here in the philosophy towards developing downtown that she would like the Commissioners to comment on. "When the plans were announced for the so- called Super Block, many people thought and it was suggested it should be developed as an office area, and I have it in writing, in