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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —April 25, 2013 Sub. The rezoning request includes a change in use from "LI" Light Industrial to "O" Office. Per Article 3.5 of the Blackthorn Corporate Park Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions, owners of more than 5% of the corporate park must seek authorization from the Redevelopment Commission before proceeding with the property rezoning process. As a courtesy, the Board of Directors of the Blackthorn Owners Association has been notified of this action. The Commission's listing agent, Cressy and Everett/Grubb & Ellis, has requested the rezoning. They have an option agreement with the Commission for the property. The new zoning would allow for: 1. Consistency with the assigned use designation of Support Office/Research for the lots in question within the Corporate Park Covenants & Restrictions. 2. Greater development opportunities in "O" Office. Staff requests Commission authorization for Cressy and Everett to begin rezoning process. Mr. Rick Doolittle, Cressy and Everett, noted that a year ago Cressy entered into a contract with Divita for a medical renal care facility in Blackthorn. That was the first fresh activity they've had in Blackthorn since they became the Commission's listing agent. It has stimulated a lot of interesting activity throughout the park, including another medical facility. Cressy and Everett has also had interest expressed from a regional financial group that is considering relocation of their headquarters. They have identified one of these three sites as being their first choice. While talking with these interested parties, Mr. Doolittle represented that those properties were zoned "O," because he thought all the lots in Blackthorn were zoned for office. He apologized for the oversight, but asked the Commission to authorize the rezoning so that they might secure these developments. Ms. Jones asked whether there are other areas in Blackthorn that are zoned as "LI ", or will this rule out light industrial as an option in the corporate park. Mr. Doolittle responded that if the office developments don't work out and there is an opportunity for a light industrial, then he'll be back to the Commission to have it changed. However, the decisions that are being considered now will require office zoning. Once the decisions are made, these companies will need to move quickly. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized Grubb & Ellis /Cressy & Everett to proceed with a petition for rezoning Lots 4P, 4Q and 4R (otherwise known as Lots 6, 7 & 8) in Blackthorn Corporation Park. C. West Washington - Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area.