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CITY OF SOUTH BEND', OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br />Councilmember Eli Wax stated that he is impressed by how the use of the property is being <br />maximized and how the petitioner is being sensitive to neighbors' needs. <br />Committeemember Karen L. White made a motion to send Bill No. 140-21 to the Committee of <br />the Whole with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Sheila Niezgodski seconded the <br />motion, which carried by a voice vote of three (3) ayes. <br />Bill No. 141-21 <br />Mr. Molnar presented Bill No. 141-21. <br />Paul Phair, Holladay Properties, 3454 Douglas Road, South Bend, Indiana, presented the Updated <br />January 2022 Plan for 5 Corners. <br />Chair Hamann asked Councilmember Troy Warner for reactions from his District. <br />Councilmember Troy Warner stated that Paul Phair has been very communicative and responsive <br />to neighbors and took the size down by one (1) floor and reduced the number of units as a result. <br />The area is zoned single-family homes, but nobody would build this type of residence there. <br />Chair Hamann asked about any plans to include affordable housing units. <br />Mr. Phair responded that there are efforts to make units within a size range that would be <br />affordable, such as studio apartments. Adding units to the area grows supply and increases <br />affordability, but technically affordable units are not part of the project's scope. <br />Chair Hamann asked about the potential usage of solar power. <br />Mr. Phair responded that this level of detail is not being discussed yet, as passing this resolution is <br />needed to get into sustainable design and related elements. <br />Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan asked if infrastructure improvements will be needed for <br />pedestrians, such as safety crossings. <br />Mr. Phair responded that there are signalized pedestrian intersections in the area. Along with the <br />existing counting clock, the petitioner wishes to include beep/voice audio signals, and it is hoped <br />that pedestrian refuges can be added to the walkways. <br />Councilmember Canneth Lee asked about the investment for the project. <br />Mr. Phair responded that it would be approximately twenty-three million dollars ($23,000,000). <br />Alison Mynesberg, 2633 Arrowhead Drive, South Bend, Indiana, asked if the existing utilities for <br />storm and wastewater could support this increased usage. If not, she wondered if assistance would <br />be sought, such as tax financing and abatements. She hopes there will be smaller, affordable two <br />(2) bedroom units for students and young professionals who have children. <br />Mr. Phair responded that storage tanks would have to be under the rear parking area for stormwater. <br />The petitioner is working with Abonmarche on this, and it will not add to the combined sewer <br />EXCELLENCE i ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION 11 EMPOWERMENT <br />455County-City Building 227W.JeffersonBvld SouChBend,Indiana46601 1)574.235,9221_ f574.235.9173 TTD574.2355567 MAM.southbendin,gov <br />2 <br />