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Filed in Clerk's Office <br />03T118 ... <br />MAR 0 3 2020 <br />I u IC?PA N J • NES <br />w a ' Clr1 Cl.U f BEND INPEACEr <br />x <br />1865 <br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br />MAYOR JAMES MUELLER <br />OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br />March 3, 2020 <br />Re: Ordinance No. 10703-20 <br />Dear Common Council: <br />After reviewing Ordinance No. 10703-20, I am unable to support this rezoning of 1322 N. <br />Chimes. As you know, state law (IC § 36-7-4-603) specifies five criteria to evaluate a <br />rezoning: 1) comprehensive plan, 2) current conditions and character of current structures <br />and uses, 3) most desirable use, 4) conservation of property values, and 5)responsible <br />development and growth. <br />The Plan Commission staff report made a compelling case that this rezoning does not meet <br />these criteria. The Plan Commission, comprised of community members, land use experts, <br />the City Engineer and a Council representative, voted unanimously(9- 0) to send an <br />unfavorable recommendation to the Common Council. The zoning and annexation <br />committee also sent an unfavorable recommendation to the full Council. For these reasons <br />and the lack of a compelling case under the criteria, please accept this as notice of my veto. <br />My administration and appointees to the Plan Commission aggressively support growth <br />and development in our city. If they can justify an action under the state criteria, I'm <br />confident they will find a way to be supportive of investment in our community. <br />Conversely, they will not make unfavorable recommendations lightly. I hope in the future <br />that there can be more discussion before voting against their recommendations. <br />Although Council could choose to pass this ordinance over my veto, I hope you will take a <br />closer look and reconsider. I appreciate all your efforts and attention to this important <br />matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />frn't f("xj11( <br />James Mueller <br />Mayor <br />1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING • 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD • SOUTH Bran, INDIANA 46601 <br />PHONE 574/235-9261 • FAx 574/235-9892 • TTY 574/235-5567 <br />SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. <br />03-20, Council District 4, <br />Councilmember Troy <br />Warner