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Committee Report Zoning and Annexation April 10, 1995 Page 2 Council Member Washington stated that the proposed rezoning is within his district and that he has been in contact with several residents and Mr.Heppenheimer. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 7-95 which is to rezone various property involving Fellows, Wenger, Russ and Pennsylvania. Mr. Byorni noted that the proposed rezoning receives favorable recommendations from both the Staff and the Commission. Mr. Steve Luecke of South Bend Heritage made the presentation he stated that the rezoning would allow the building of 27 duplexes. He then showed pictures of work in progress of the area in question.He noted that it falls within the neighborhood development plan and that he is working closely with Ann Kolata on this project. Leases should begin for the property in July of this year. He stated that the development is similar to the one in West Washington for low income families. Following discussion and favorable comments by Ann Kolata on the project, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Doug Carpenter, Citizen Member that Substitute Bill No. 7-95 be recommended to Council. The motion passed. Doug Carpenter then requested that reduced copies of site plans be provided to Committee Members. Mr. Byorni noted that his department does not have any equipment to do that and that the City Engineer charges $3.00 per page for such reductions. Ann Kolata voiced concern with regard to putting additional burdens on departments. Council Member Luecke noted that perhaps that this could be a request of the petitioner. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the Council should look into the request further. John Byorni noted that in light of Bill No. 21-95 which addresses new procedures for rezoning requests that perhaps it could be considered as part of that Bill. Under miscellaneous business Council Member Luecke requested the Council Attorney to look into whether casino's are covered by the recent zoning ordinance passed addressing off-track betting.He also questioned whether Indian Reservation property could be regulated by zoning laws. The Council Attorney noted that the City Council would have the authority to regulate Indian Reservations on zoning matters. Following further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Lee Slavinskas, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee Attachments