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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 14, 2013 This property was added to the Airport Economic Development Area Acquisition List by Resolution No. 1839 on July 20, 2001. It is improved with a one story commercial building containing 3,940 square feet. Housed in the building is a wood working business. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 3126. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Alford and unanimously carved, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3126 related to acquisition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area (726 -730 E. Sample St., Hamilton Towing) (2) Lump Sum Administrative Settlement for 726 -730 E. Sample St Mr. Relos noted that staff has spent substantial time assisting the owner in finding a suitable building for his business, to no avail. The owner is willing to sell his property for a lump sum administrative settlement of $100,000, in lieu of the multiple costs to which he would be entitled under the Uniform Relocation Act. He will find his own location and improve it to meet his needs. Staff estimates of actual acquisition and relocation costs range from $100,000 to $175,000. Staff requests approval of the administrative settlement so that we can move forward with acquisition and clearance of this property. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Lump Sum Administrative Settlement for 726 -730 E. Sample St. (3) Revision of Ignition Park Planned Used Development Mr. Kain noted that the Ignition Park PUD was adopted by the South Bend Common Council on December 13, 2010. The PUD provides guidance on how the land uses in the tech park will be developed and sets rules for setbacks, building height, parking and other site amenities. When the PUD was approved, a Master Plan for Ignition Park had not been developed so information reflected in the current PUD is outdated. Additionally, after Data Realty Northern Indiana, LLC went through the design approval process, it was determined that a few elements like height requirement needed amendment. The minimum height for all buildings currently in the PUD is 26' which does not allow for single story structures. Staff would also like to revise the current land uses to be more inclusive and allow uses compatible with the high tech uses currently listed. Staff requests Commission approval to begin the process of amending the PUD with the Area Plan Commission. Staff additionally requests approval of an amount not -to- exceed $3,500 as filing fees for the PUD from the AEDA TIF. Mr. Varner said that he thought the purpose of the PUD was to give latitudes in which one could make decisions without having to get involved in variances, etc. If so, why is this an issue? Mr. Kain responded that the PUD is rigid; it sets minimum setbacks, height 5