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s Mr. Johnson also noted that a public hearing was held by the Area Plan Commission on November 17, 1987 after legal advertising taking place on November 6th, and November 7th, 1987. He noted that pursuant to State law, 9 votes of the Commission are necessary to give a favorable or unfavorable recommendation to such a bill. Since the requisite 9 votes could not be attained, the bill in question was recommended to the City Council without recommendation. He did note, however, that the staff of the Area Plan recommended favorably on the rezoning and believed that it was the highest and best use. He also stated that the staff recommendation believed that it was in the best interests of the City of South Bend to go forward with the proposed development. Councilman Soderberg questioned whether the Area Plan meeting of November 17, 1987 had a quorum present. Mr. Johnson indicated that there was a quorum. Mr. Timothy Hartzer, the Attorney representing the owners of the property then introduced Mr. James Cook, the developer. Mr. Cook then gave a brief overview of the proposed development. He noted that sewer and water were already in place and that police and fire protection could be incorporated into the area in question. He stressed that jobs both during construction and afterwards would be a positive effect as a result of the development. He further stated that there was a demand for this type of development and would have further figures at this evening's meeting. He then gave a letter dated January 20, 1988 addressed to Mr. Richard Johnson and signed by Mr. Timothy J. Hartzer which gave a written committment with regard to a final site development plan (copy attached) . Mr. Cook noted that the natural terrain in the area would give appropriate screening throughout the proposed development and that the development would be a natural extension of the City of South Bend. Councilman Luecke questioned whether tax abatement would be requested. Mr. Cook stated that it would not. He also questioned the widening of Portage Road and was advised the developer would participate with regard to curbing, aprons, and approaches. Councilman Duda had several questions with regard to screening. Mr. Cook indicated that natural screening would be used and he would development that in further detail at this evening's council meeting. Councilman Luecke questioned what was considered "market rent" and Mr. Cook indicated that current market rent would be between $450. 00 to $650. 00 per month and that by the time the development was completed that the average monthly rental would be between $550. 00 to $750. 00. He further 2