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Zoning and Vacation Committee Minutes/October 26, 1987 Page 2 Following further discussion by the Committee members, Councilman Tay- lor made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck, to continue Bill No, 100-87 to the meeting in December, when the Common Council would hear the for the area in question. Councilman Voorde noted that the projected date of that meeting would probably be December 7, 1987. Following further discussion, the Committee voted in favor of the mo- tion. Mr. Danch then identified Mr. William Dunfee, and Mr. Greg Burnsight, partners..of the proposed development. It was noted by the Chairman, Councilman Voorde, that the update that will be given to the Council will note that the petitioner requested that the ordinance in question, namely Ordinance No. 100-87 be continued until the December meeting. Following further discussion, Councilman Taylor made .a motion seconded '. by Councilman Beck, that the Zoning and Vacation Committee write a let- ter to the Area Plan Commission stating that at the current time, and based on the current information made available, that the proposed .re- zoning for the area in question be recommended unfavorably. Councilman Taylor noted that he has been receiving strong comments and feelings against the proposed re-zoning. Councilman Beck noted that she also opposes the library in this particular section of town. Following fur- ther discussion, the Committee voted unanimously in favor of sending such a letter to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Voorde then asked all those present who opposed the proposed annexation be accounted for, and these individuals included: Mr. Jerry Udak, of 5240 Miami, Mr. Dave Waszak, of 5614 Miami, Mr. Harold Acton, of 5308 Miami. Councilman Taylor also suggested that Mr. Dunfee meet with the area res- idents on an ongoing basis, to discuss the proposed project since there is considerable opposition to it at the present time. Councilman Voorde then noted that. the second item to be discussed by the Committee was Bill No. 104-87,. which is a bill to amend. Chapter 18, Ar- ticle 5, commonly known as "Procedures for Vacation of Public Way and Public Places." Councilman Voorde noted that the proposed bill was being jointly sponsored by 'Councilmen Barcome and Serge. Councilman Serge noted that people are benefiting from Vacation of Public Ways, and that in many situations the land involved is quite valuable. He stated that in his opinion, the City should receive reasonable com- pensation. Councilman Barcome noted that the Council has approved such vacations for both hospitals, the South Bend Tribune, and water front' property that was