09-25-00 Community & Economic Development

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et rxmnunity and Economic Development September 25,2000 Page Sue Clark, a representative of Dave Coker, made the presentation. She noted that they are attempting to provide affordable housing in the city. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Bill No. 00-110 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Dea Andrews then joined the Committee meeting. Council Member Kelly then called for a report on Bill No. 00-109 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request of South Bend Heritage Foundation for the properties located at 1402 and 1408 West Washington Street. Cassandra Moran of Communit y and Economic Development reviewed her report dated September 18 p 18, 2000 (copy attached). She noted that the petitioner has been developing the West Washington Neighborhood and that the project would include the construction of two(2) homes to be sold to owner occupants with units costing$77,790 for a total project cost of$ 155,580. Dea Andrews made the presentation on behalf of the South Bend Heritage Foundation. She showed a map to the Committee depicting that there are currently three (3) lots which will be replatted into two(2) lots. They have a purchaser for lot A and will have a hearing on the variance on October 19th. Council Member White inquired about the for sale sign on 1401 Chapin. Ms. Andrews noted that that location is one of two spec houses with closing to take place in the near future. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council it Member Kirsits that Bill No. 00-109 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by Council Member Kelly at 3:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Roland Kelly, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee KCF:kmf Attachments BLE impro 0 C:•