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.oning and Annexation Committee • November 10, 2003 Page 2 received input from the owners of the Silverhawks, from downtown businesses, from the Redevelopment Department and from realtors. He further contended that the decision made today would affect the downtown for a long time. He concluded his remarks by stating that he is not against the shelter,but is against it being located at this location. In response to a request from Council Member Kelly, Mr. Yerry noted that the Hope Rescue Mission has been in operation for fifty (50) years, and that they are the owners of the building in , 4141110 question, and are just asking for a rezoning in light of the tax credit procedure. Mr. Yerry stated ! I that the building would be used as a Family Life Center, with the Men's Ministry remaining in their cf building on Michigan Street. The top three (3) floors would be used for housing, with each floor having small 2-bedroom apartments so that in-tack families can be taken into the Center. The 1st floor would have a cafe, child care center, a chapel, and dining for 150 people. The basement 1 would have a 10,500 square foot space dedicated to educational uses which would include Semi academics, home management,and life skills training. * In response to a question from Council Member Kirsits, Mr. Yerry stated that they own the building but that a 3rd party would buy the tax credits. In response to a question from Council Member Coleman, Mr. Yerry stated that there would be 34 1 tent apartment units in the building,with 40%of the building being used for residential use. Council Member Aranowski stated that it is his understanding that all of the uses which Mr. Yerry has described can go on right now, however in light of the tax credit procedure, he has petitioned ` i for the rezoning. Building Commissioner Don Fozo confirmed that information, and added that Hope Rescue Ole currently has a hotel/motel license. Dr. Varner inquired about the types of private development which would locate next to such a use. 15 1 q tYl� p P ` Mr. Yerry stated that he and his staff have discussed many items with their neighbors. Concerns IPA of loitering have been raised, and he assured them that they "would make sure that this would not 10 - 1 happen". He added that the exterior of the building is undergoing renovation so that it will look like it did when it was constructed in 1926. He noted that the green area which includes the told outdoor play ground will also be an asset to the area. Pod Council Member Coleman recalled that Hope Rescue purchased the building four(4) years ago. A group was formed to discuss the use of the building and Council Member Kelly was directly involved with those discussions. The pros and cons were weighed with regard to the overall layout of the building and a detailed presentation was made to the Common Council. He noted that he believes that the scales are tipped in favor of the rezoning and that the integrity of the neighborhood would be protected. Council Member Pfeifer stated that she believes that we as a community have an absolute responsibility to help. She commended the petitioners for keeping family units in place by providing housing for them. She noted that she is sympathetic to the perception of problems resulting from such uses, however stated that strict behavior rules which are enforced would diffuse such perceptions. She further recommended that the also consider having their own clean up crews. She stated that she would have these same expectations of any other business located in