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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 6, 1992 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g. Commission approval requested for Corporate Undertaking in connection with West Washington Homes redevelopment prol ect . Ms. Manier explained that this is a final step in the conveyance of the 1200 block of W. Washington to South Bend Heritage for the West Washington Homes affordable housing project. This document allows the title company to issue a title insurance policy for all the properties, including two which are still in condemnation. By these Corporate Undertakings, the Commission promises to complete the condemnations so that South Bend Heritage will not lose its interest in those properties. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE CORPORATE by Ms. Huddleston and unanimously UNDERTAKING IN CONNECTION WITH carried, the Commission approved the WEST WASHINGTON HOMES Corporate Undertaking in connection with REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT West Washington Homes redevelopment project. h. Staff report on bid for Parcel 6 in the Studebaker Corridor Development Area (Schafer Gear Works) . Mr. Pocius noted that Disposition Parcel 6 is located at the southeast corner of Main and Tutt streets and is approximately one third of an acre. Schafer Gear Works was the sole bidder for the parcel when we offered it for public bid. They propose to build a 15,000 sq. ft. addition to their present facility. Approximately 2,500 sq. ft. will be used as office space with the remainder used for manufacturing. The addition will have red brick exterior to match the existing building. Landscaping along Main Street will match the existing landscaping, but they do not plan additional landscaping due to the constraints of the site. The staff recommends sale of the parcel to Schafer Gear Works. -9-