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r T Zoning and Annexation Committee 2005 South Bend Common Council The July 11, 2005 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ervin Kuspa at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Pfeifer, Puzzello, Kelly, Kuspa, White Kirsits and Rouse; Citizen Member Martha Lewis, Brad Poulan, P. J. Thuringer, Andrew Nemeth, Executive Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development Sharon Kendall, Dennis Andres, Mrs. Kopola, City Clerk John Voorde and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the. Committee consists of Council Members Rouse, Dieter and himself. Council Member Kuspa reminded any one wishes to address the committee to state their name and address for the record. Council Member Kuspa noted that he has received a letter dated July 8, 2005 requesting that Bill No. 04-81 and Bill No. 28-04 be withdrawn from further Council consideration. Council Member Rouse made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dieter that Bill Nos. 04-81 and 28-04 be recommended to be struck from the Council's agenda at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 25-05 which is a zoning request for the property located at 3610 Edison Road, 3612 Edison Road, 3618 Edison Road and 1315 Hickory Road. P. J. Thuringer a planner with Area Plan noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on the request and sends the Bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Andrew Nemeth made the formal presentation. He stated that the land in question is the gateway to the City of South Bend from Mishawaka at the city's northern border. The petitioner plans to construct two (2) brick facade buildings totaling 18,000 square feet. The buildings would house a Cardinal Fitness center and a national sandwich shop. He stated that he believes that the properties are currently "challenged". He added that the petitioner will also provide "heavy duty" landscaping to the area. In response to a question from Council Member Rouse with regard to access to the properties, Mr. Nemeth stated that right turn only access would be provided both on Hickory and Edison. Council Member Puzzello stated that this rezoning request is located in the 4th District which she represents. She attended the Area Plan Commission public hearing and there were no remonstrators at that meeting. She also has not received any calls on it and therefore welcomes this new development to the District. Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dieter that Bill No. 25-05 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. July 11,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 1-