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Zoning and Annexation Committee November 24, 2003 Page 2 Council Member Kelly stated that if the structure was built as a duplex, what are the alternatives for this property. Dr. Varner inquired about the overall purpose of the rezoning. Mr. Lee stated he needs financing in order to make improvements to the property. He reaffirmed that it is a duplex and has not been converted. Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 72-03 be recommended favorably to Council. Council Member Coleman inquired whether the petitioner was aware of the proposed new zoning code for the City of South Bend. Council Member King noted that there would be two (2) new residential classifications in the new zoning code namely SF1 and SF2. Jeff Myers noted that the property would fall in the SF2 classification under the new ordinance. A "rebuild letter"is offered for property which have units up to five(5). Mr. Lee stated that he is aware of the proposed new zoning code and has reviewed some of the documents in the Area Plan office. He stated that he is concerned about "if and when" of the ordinance in light of his financing concerns. He does not want to just"let the property sit there". Council Member Coleman stated that he would prefer that there be a consensus. He noted that he voted for the Sherman rezoning; however he supports the SF1 and SF2 classifications. If the proposed ordinance would go forward this evening he would be unable to support it. Council Member Pfeifer stated that she supports what Council Member Coleman is saying, noting that she has difficulty going against plans which neighborhood groups have formulated. Council Member Kelly withdrew his motion and Dr. Varner withdrew his second. Mr. Myers noted that the Area Plan took action on the Bill on October 21st. The Council Attorney noted that the Council has a 90-day window to take action. Mr. Lee stated that he would be agreeable to an indefinite continuance. Council Member Coleman then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 72-03 be recommended to be continued indefinitely, at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed. The Council Attorney noted that the Council has received a letter dated November 19, 2003, form Mr. Michael J. Danch, President of Danch, Hamer& Associates requesting that Bill No. 84-03 be continued until the Council meeting of January 12, 2004(copy attached). Council Member Coleman then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 84-03 be continued to January 12, 2004, at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed.