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nd Vacation Committee 1-23-89 Page 2 Inc. He noted that the first phase would be single family and that the second phase would be multi-family. He showed a preliminary development plan and stated that the area would be connected to the City of South Bend by water and sewer. He further noted a 5 to 10 year development plan for all phases with the houses ranging in price from $75,000 to $90, 000 plus and the condominiums ranging in place from $75, 000 to $80, 000. He also noted that the developer would provide exceleration in de-exceleration lanes. Council Member Slavinskas questioned the drainage and road development plans and also questioned the Fire Station needs in the area. It was noted that the rezoning would be acted upon the a separate bill. Council Member Slavinskas stated that he has serious concern over the side and scope of the development and p its impact on the surroundin g neighborhood. Council Member Puzzello 11 stated that she expects the developer to work directly with the District Council Member namely Council Member Slavinskas. Council Member Coleman also suggested that the developer work directly with the neighborhood with regard to the issues raised. Following further discussion Council Member Puzzello made a motion seconded by Council Member Coleman to recommend Bill No. 3-89 favorably to Council. The motion passed by a 2 to 1 margin with Council Member Slavinskas in the minority. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 107-88 which would amend the zoning ordinance for property located at the South West corner of Sample and Mayflower Roads owned by Greenbrook Estates. Mr. John Firth, an Attorney, noted that it would be a two-phased development with the first phase being a convenience and gas station with a car wash and the second phase being a small strip shopping center. He noted that the developer has 15 similar establishments in Elkart County and has operated them for the past 9 years. He stated that his client would like to have two developments in St. Joseph County. He also noted that the Area Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation without remonstrance at its meeting of December 20, 1988. Council Member Zakrzewski, the District Councilman, stated that he had received no contact from remonstrators on the project. He also requested a preliminary cite plan and a copy was left with Council Member Zakrzewski. Following further discussion Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council Member Soderberg that Bill No. 107-88 as substituted be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 110-88 which would amend Chapter 6 of the South Bend Municipal Code by adding new Article Three entitled "Development Design Review" and