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Zoning and Annexation Committee June 23, 1997 Page 2 Mr.Hill,a local attorney stated that corner lots are prime property for commercial ventures however, he is concerned with regard to students going and returning home from St. Anthony's. He stated that he has studied the intersection for the past four to six years and sees that the accident rate is going up. Mr. Gilbert who owns a double lot in the area stated that the proposed rezoning would devalue property if rezoned. Mrs. Reinke stated concern over a potential dominoe effect if the rezoning is granted. Council Member Varner noted that the property on the northeast corner directly across from the church is currently zoned A residential. He also noted that the properties next to Kohl's Associates were denied there request for rezoning in 1991 and 1992. Council Member Broden,the District Councilman for the area spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Council President Kelly noted that this is a difficult decision and n d complimented the petitioner the doing extensive research with regard to his rezoning request. The Council President further noted that in 1991 and 1992 he voted in opposition to the change in residential use and would do so again tonight. Doug Carpenter a citizen member of the committee stated that the property should remain residential. He also recommended that churches, because of their changing uses, should be considered for stricter regulations by the Area Plan Commission. Council Member Broden noted that he spoke with Mr. Cobb on several occasions and was gratified that he has chosen South Bend for his business location. He stated that he continues to have overwhelming concerns with regard to the deleterious effect involving the significant change in use,the major vs. minor concerns with regard to site plan conditions, and equal protection claim,and the dominoe effect. He pledged to work with Mr. Cobb so that he could locate somewhere within the city limits. Following further discussion, Council Member Broden made a motion seconded bey Council Member Varner that Bill No. 28-97 be unfavorably recommended to the Council. The motion passed. Council Member Hosinski stated that he believes that Mr. Cobb made a very effective, thorough intermained presentation to the committee,and thanked him for their presentation. He further noted that he had received numerous telephone calls and letters in opposition to the proposed rezoning. The committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 45-97 which would amend the zoning ordinance for the property located on both sides of East Jefferson Blvd. between St. Peter and Eddy Streets. Mr. Voll noted that this received a favorably recommendation from both the Plan and the Staff of Area Plan. Following discussion,Council Member Varner made motion seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that Substitute Bill No. 45-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. •