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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 2016 area which are now on file in the City Clerk's Office. The proposed site plan identifies an 8,200 square foot retail store with access from both Lincolnway and Cushing. There will be a substantial amount of landscaping on all four (4) sides of the property. The petitioner has work with both the Area Plan Commission and Community Investment throughout the process to ensure good site design and quality development. The Area Plan Commission sends Bill 13 -16 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Jordan Liss, 19 South Lasalle Chicago Illinois, served as the petitioner for this bill. They are looking to redevelop this property for a Family Dollar store. When this plan was conceived it was originally a more vehicle friendly design with parking in the front, but after discussions with the Area Plan Commission they determined it would be better to rezone the property in order to comply with the West Side Main Streets plan for more of a pedestrian orientated usage. Councilmember Karen White asked if anyone from the public spoke at their meeting on this bill. Mr. Chappuies responded the only person who spoke was the representative from the Department of Community Investment, no one from the public spoke at the meeting. Councilmember Karen White asked about the proposed parking. Mr. Chappuies responded the parking is on the side of the street in compliance with the Mixed Use District which requires the building be placed no further than twenty (20) feet from the lot line to develop a more walkable urban development. They still do meet the required parking spaces for this proposed building. Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston asked if this is the same business venture that owns the Family Dollar just twelve (12) blocks up the street. Mr. Liss responded all the Family Dollar stores are corporately operated, owned and leased to Family Dollar by third party private owners. Councilmember Williams- Preston expressed concern about the many Family Dollar facilities across the city that seem to be poorly maintained on the inside and out. She stated the plan may look pretty now but what if the facility is not kept up in the future. Mr. Liss responded he understands the concern and will speak with the operations to keep the store in line and recommends the best course of action really is to fine the store if they are not keeping up the property. No one from the public spoke in favor or opposition to the bill. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill 13 -16 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Jo M. Broden seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 07 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 1 -5.1 ENTITLED CITY FLAG Council Vice President Oliver Davis served as the Chair of the Committee of the Whole during the public hearing of Bill 07 -16. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept Substitute Bill 07 -16. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston reported the Community Relations Committee met and sends this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic was the presenter for this bill. He thanked all the people who came out to support the new city flag and also the SB150 and Committee that put together this inclusive and comprehensive process. This is an open source design that can be used and