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Zoning and Annexation Committee September 28, 1998 Page 4 these concerns would be addressed in a written commitment. Mr. Herrman would eventually like to move the entire Herrman-Goetz operation to this location. Mr.Peddycord noted that his client has authorized him to state that there will be significant airport-related facilities in this area in the near future. He does not believe the area will ever be a residential neighborhood. He noted that vegetative matter would remain along the perimeters and would provide six-foot high mounds on the East side as a buffer. He further committed that his client would have operations only during the daylight hours. The project would be developed in three(3)phases dealing with the existing area 1st, and the west side second. He noted that they are planning on a fifty foot (50') setback on the south and west perimeters made up of existing vegetation. The ultimate goal would be to address the concerns and desires raised by the City Administration. Councilmember Pfeifer questioned whether the petitioner would be willing to provide reports on the mining operation to the Council on a regular basis. Mr. Peddycord stated his client would provide annual reports to the Council. Mr.Jeff Wells noted that he would be willing to provide pictures along with these reports. Mr. Peddycord also noted that his client must go before the Board of Zoning Appeals with regard to the industrial uses. In response to a question raised by the Council Attorney, he noted that he had had several contacts by telephone and facsimile with her prior to the filing of this request. He also responded that he is anticipated a fifteen (15) year period in response to her questions regarding the proposed written commitment requirements. He agreed to place the daylight only operation restriction and the reporting requirements in the written commitment when questioned by the Council Attorney. Mr.Jack Young stated that he agrees with ninety-five percent (95%)of what has been said on this proposal. He noted that his wife owns the real estate contingent to this city-driven annexation which is next on the agenda. He believes that additional concerns should be addressed in the written commitment and provided a copy of his concerns (copy attached). He stressed the need for proper screening to address both noise and dust from the mining operation. The Council Attorney suggested that language be added to current § IV of the ordinance addressing the fact that the final version of the written commitment must be acceptable to the City of South Bend and that she would have language for Mr. Peddycord to review prior to the 7 p.m. meeting. Councilmember Udjak questioned whether water tables would be affected. Mr. Peddycord noted that no reports are currently required by the governmental agencies on this topic. Following discussion, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Substitute Bill No. 66-98 as to be amended on the floor be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Councilmember Hosinski then called upon Mr. Magliozzi to review Res. No. 98-145 (attached) which addresses the written Fiscal Plan and Policy for the proposed annexed area commonly known as the Cornerstone L.P. Annexation. Mr. Magliozzi noted that the area in question encompasses 52.33 acres and he then reviewed detail from the Fiscal Plan.