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® CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> stay single-family homes. It is unclear when the house was converted to a triplex and whether it <br /> was done legally. The open porch would allow the house to blend into the neighborhood, <br /> considering it is higher density than most surrounding properties. <br /> Committee Member Tomas Morgan stated that if the zoning requirements are not met,the rezoning <br /> will not go through, and the property will remain U 1. <br /> Tim Corcoran stated that the City is working with the owner to come to an equitable solution, but <br /> ultimately, it is up to the owner to decide whether to be in complaint or not. The Common Council <br /> can approve the upzoning without the frontage condition if that is their pleasure. <br /> Citizen Member Stacey Odom asked if the owner wanted the home to be a triplex. <br /> Tim Corcoran stated that the owner wants the triplex; they do not want to convert the enclosed <br /> porch into an open front porch. <br /> Stephen Fryer, 13 Wersch Lane,Nepean ON K2J 5E4, owns the triplex and stated it was already a <br /> triplex when he purchased the home. Stephen Fryer brought this property to the City to ensure it <br /> complied with zoning ordinances. Section Eight (8) will be accepted to rent at this property. The <br /> owner would like to install a stoop on the south side of the home rather than opening the enclosed <br /> porch on the street facing the east side of the house. The proposal of building a stoop was rejected <br /> at the Planning Commission's meeting. <br /> Skip Morrell stated that it accurately portrays the events leading to this presentation. <br /> Councilmember Lee asked why the petitioner was opposed to opening the front porch. <br /> Stephen Fryer stated they had spent over fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), making the house <br /> habitable and in reasonable condition. Stephen Fryer estimated that opening the front porch would <br /> cost another ten thousand dollars ($10,000)to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). <br /> Committee Vice Chair Gooden-Rodgers held the public hearing, and nobody spoke. <br /> Committee Member White stated that the petitioner and the City should meet and find a mutual <br /> agreement before this Bill moves forward. <br /> Committee Vice Chair Good-Rodgers stated agreement with Committee Member White. <br /> Committee Member Niezgodski asked if the enclosed porch was open in the past. <br /> Skip Morrell stated yes. <br /> Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski motioned to table Bill No. 42-24 until October 14`", 2024, <br /> which was seconded by Committee Member White and carried by a vote of four(4) ayes and two <br /> (2) Committee Members absent. <br /> Committee Chair Dr. Oliver Davis -Absent Committee Vice Chair Ophelia Gooden Rodgers—Aye <br /> Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski -Aye Committee Member Karen White-Aye <br /> Citizen Member Stacy Odom-Aye Citizen Member Jordan Giger-Absent <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend,Indiana 46601 p.574.235.9221 f.574.235.9173 www.southbendin.gov <br />