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Zoning & Vacation Minutes June 8, 1987 Page 2 The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 23-87 which would rezone the property located at 3502 Lincolnway West. Councilman Voorde indicated that the Area Plan Commission voted favorably on the petition at its meeting of May 19, 1987. The petitioners , Sue Cameron and Rebecca Cameron , then briefly set forth pertinent information. They indicated that they would be starting a boarding , grooming , and behavioral counseling service for cats. They indicated that they had received letters in support of the facility from local veterinarians. It was also indicated that Mrs. Cameron had worked in this area with a local veterinarian for twelve (12) years. One ( 1) remonstrator had appeared at the Area Plan Commission to voice concern with regard to whether outside facilities would be used. It was clarified that the operation would be totally within the facility. It was also indicated that the wooded area would be kept as a buffer . Following favorably discussion by the Committee members, Councilman Beck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Puzzello, that Bill No. 23-87 receive a favorable recommendation to Council . The motion passed . Councilman Voorde then briefly reviewed Bill No. 11-87 which would amend the zoning for the property located at Bowen Drive and High Streets. He indicated that a total of 23.9 acres were involved and that the Area Plan Commission voted to send the petition without recommendation at their meeting held May 19 , 1987 . He further indicated that the vote was 8-3 on this recommendation. Mr. Rick Morgan of the Barnes and Thornburg then presented background material on behalf of the petitioners. He indicated that the proposed Erskine Plaza would be a benefit to the City of South Bend. He indicated that the substitute version of the bill would be allow the modification of the legal description. Mr. Morgan then distributed copies of the staff report dated June 3 , 1987 to members of the Committee as well as a letter dated June 8 , 1987 from Mr. Leszczynski (copies attached) . He then briefly reviewed both documents with the Committee. He further indicated that he would have representatives from the Robert Henry Corporation, Dr. Allen and Cole Associates at tonight's hearing to give testimony. He further indicated that two (2) variances must be applied for before the Board of Zoning appeals - one would allow the building within a 100' set back and the other regarding a variance to allow parking within a 30' set back. The total shopping center would be 170 ,000 square feet .