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Otnmutfttrr rpitrt ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE • WO the emu= ltouzuU of the Mfg of Smith Sta: The April 13 , 1987 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairman, - Councilman John Voorde , at 4 :35 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance were included : Councilmen Serge, Braboy , Puzzello , Beck, Zakrzewski , Paszek, Barcome, and Voorde; members of the news media , Rick Morgan, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Councilman Voorde noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No . 10-87 which would rezone various property located at the southeast corner of St. Louis and Wayne Streets in the City of South Bend. Mr. Richard Morgan of the Barnes and Thornburg law firm represented the petitioner , Dr. Ralph Ganser . He noted that this was a substitute bill which incorporated a new legal description. The area in question is currently vacant ; however , a two-story brick office building of 40, 000 square feet is proposed with underground parking for 23 vehicles . He noted that a total of 164 parking spaces would be needed and that the area would be properly screened . He then showed a preliminary site plan to the Committee. It was also noted that the Area Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the proposed rezoning . Following questions by the Committee, Councilman Serge made a motion , seconded by Councilman Puzzello , that Substitute Bill No. 10-87 go to Council favorably. The motion passed unanimously. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 9-87 which is a zoning ordinance for the property located at 914 South Ironwood . Councilman Voorde noted that the Area Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation at its meeting of March 17, 1987. Helen Miller , the petitioner , was present and basically explained that the rezoning would allow the continued use of that site as a jewelry store . She noted that approximately one (1) year ago she had petitioned the Council and received a favorable review at that time ; however , she was unable to submit a final site plan within the one ( 1) year requirement . Councilman Beck noted that the property has always been utilized as a commercial use and was in favor of the rezoning . Following discussion by the Committee , Councilman Beck made a motion , seconded by Councilman Serge , that Bill No . 9-87 go to Council favorably. The motion passed unanimously. 1 enrw Pwee. . POEt.teHIM6 co.