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packet also contained a picture depicting the dense tree line which would act as a buffer to the county residents; a hand-drawn map showing the tree buffer and traffic patterns; a map showing population density; a letter from Roland Chamblee, Sr. in favor of the project and a five(5)page petition in"favor of the rezoning and approval of a KFC restaurant at the corner of Cleveland and Lynnwood". They noted that the staff of the Area Plan Commission requested that the development be reduced in size which the petitioner did,thus the substitute bill. The access point was also dropped back at their suggestion. It was noted that a new library of 14,000 square feet is proposed in the area. 250,000 would use the library in one year. Mr. Cooreman stated that he discussed with Mr. Gilot and Mr. Littrell a de-acceleration lane as well as their proposal to donate some of the money necessary for a light. In response to a question from Council Member Kuspa, it was noted that the closest resident to the north would be 150' away with the dense tree line also being to the north. Council Member Kelly inquired about the de-acceleration lane. Carl Littrell stated that Cleveland Road is already a four-lane highway and does not believe it is necessary. In response to a question from Council Member Puzzello,Mr. Danch stated that they would have a cross access easement for continuous access. Nancy Korporal of the South Bend Public Library noted that the proposed library would have access through the Meijers parking lot and from Lynnwood. They are currently doing feasibility studies. Mr. Cooreman of 24545 Brick Road stated that he is the largest developer in the northwest part of the City of South Bend. He noted that his projects have been responsively planned. He introduced William F. Alford,Jr., Corporate President of KFC of Niles,Michigan and summarized his letter in the packet regarding lighting and trash containers. He noted that hours of operation would be until 9 pm on weekdays and 10 pm on weekends. Mr. Cooreman stressed that the Area Plan staff sent a favorable recommendation and that the Area Plan Commission sent a favorable recommendation reflected in its vote of 10-2. Venessa Cooreman then addressed the Committee. She noted that the petition in favor of the proposed rezoning contains 110 signatures from City of South Bend residents. Mr. Cooreman noted that ten years ago they rezoned 3 1/2 acres to"0" office and no offers have been received for that zoning designation, with restaurants making the only inquiries. The development would be visible from the Indiana Toll Road. There are 28,000 cars who go thru the intersection of Cleveland and Lynnewood each day therefore it is an ideal site. He noted that there is a need for consistency between the county and the city regarding zoning. The development would address the need for more dining choices in the area and would bring new revenue to the city as well as new permanent jobs. He stated that he went door to door and the persons raised concerns about noise, and safety at the intersection. He noted that residents are also concerned about possible annexation into the city since they are surrounded by the city. There reports indicate that noise is at 83 decibels on the sidewalk and 60 decibels by the treeline. He noted that their proposed development would exceed the requirements for the zoning July 26,2004 Zoning and Annexation Committee-page 3