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Zoning and Annexation January 12, 1998 Page 4 Council Member Broden,the District Council Member,noted that the neighborhood may indeed be in transition,however he is against the proposed rezoning. He believes that there is viability to the residential character of the neighborhood. Council President Coleman stated that this zoning request allows the Common Council to provide a proper balance between the neighborhood being residential and commercial. He believes that the final site plan would control many of the concerns raised today. Council Member Pfeifer believes that the Corporation has not been a good neighbor and could not support the proposed rezoning. Council Member Varner noted that he has been a resident of South Bend his entire life. He stated that if indeed the rezoning is to allow Mr. Henry the opportunity to make improvements that this should constitute an improvement to the overall area. Council Member Hosinski stated that the screening should improve many of the concerns. He noted that the railroad right of way is beyond the jurisdiction of the Common Council. He also noted that the final site plan would control many of the concerns. He directed a question to Kathy Dempsey who noted that there are currently code violations being investigated and that that was the proper avenue for those concerns. Following further discussion,Council Member Varner made a motion seconded by Council Member Hosinski that Substitute Bill No. 112-97 be recommend favorable to Council. The motion was deadlocked at a two-two vote. Pursuant to Council procedures the Council President then cast the tie breaking vote with Council President Coleman voting in favor of the proposed rezoning. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 115-97 which would amend Chapter 21, Article 7, Section 21-128 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Mr.James Voll of the Area Plan Staff noted that this would be a stream lining measure. He noted that both the staff and the commission sends the proposed bill to the Common Council with favorable recommendations. Mr.Hosinski,the author of the bill made the presentation. It was noted that this is similar to a procedure utilized in the city of Mishawaka which is proven to be much more effective. Following discussion, Council Member Broden made a motion seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that Bill No. 115-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Mr.James Voll then provided an updated with regard to proposed zoning regulations being prepared for an industrial park district near Blackthorne Golf Course. It would require more extensive screening and landscaping. It should be before the Area Plan Commission on February 17 and before the Common Council in March. Council Member Broden asked for a copy of the draft. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member Varner voiced concern with regard to overall standards. He noted that Mr.Henry's corporation is an established corporation and