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attached) . He noted that there are currently 11 banks in the area south of Ewing Avenue. He also noted that approximately 1100 homes are located south of Jackson Road. He stated that this shows the strong residential character of the area in question. Councilman Slavinskas, the district's councilman, noted that he has received overwhelming opposition to the proposed rezoning. He recommended that there be development but it not be commercial in nature. Councilwoman Duda stated that she had received several telephone calls and letters against the proposed rezoning. She stated that she had attended meetings of residents, one of which had over 200 people in attendance which again showed the strong opposition to the commercial rezoning proposal. She stated that the area should be developed but it should be single family or condominiums. William Dunfee stated that with the advent of the traffic light and the multi-lane highway it is not believed that the proposed area would be appropriate for single family home. He believes that the proposed commercial development would be in tune with the area. The Committee then reviewed bill no. 114-87 which would amend the zoning for the property located at 115-119 East Navarre Street. David Behr of the Holladay Corporation with offices at 100 East Wayne presented the bill on behalf of the petitioner. He noted that at the Area Plan meeting of December 15, 1987 that the original bill did receive an unfavorable recommendation and that there were three residents who remonstrated against the proposed rezoning. He presented to the Council, a substitute bill no. 114-87 which would change the proposed "height and area" designation from "F" to "E" . This change would be a downgrade with "F" height and area allowing a seven story building and the proposed amendment of "E" height and area to allow a three story building. He further noted that he had talked to two of the three remonstrators who agreed with the proposed "E" height and area designation. Mr. Behr also circulated a proposed preliminary site plan which showed a development of the office structure. Councilman Luecke had several questions regarding the proposed rezoning. The Council Attorney noted that if the Council desired at the Common Council meeting this evening to accept the substitute bill that this will be a formal amendment to the original rezoning. Typically amendments are proposed and advertised prior to the Area Plan public hearing. Since the amendment is being proposed directly to the City Council,