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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2016 Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of the bill: Noreen Dean - Moran, President of the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association, at their previous neighborhood meeting they voted unanimously in favor of this bill. They received very detailed plans from the petitioners and are satisfied with their parking solutions. This will be an appropriate building for our National Historic District Neighborhood. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Commission with offices at 125 South Lafayette Boulevard, stated the Commission is currently undergoing the process to have the building designated as a local historic landmark. That is based on its significance historically and architecturally. A rezoning to a Mixed -Use District will not pose any conflict with the Historic District zoning overlay. This project will be beneficial to the property and the neighborhood. Andrew Ujdak, 121 South Chapin Street South Bend 46601, spoke in favor of the bill. The petitioners have relieved both of these concerns regarding parking and limitation of residential dwelling units. This used to be a problem property and now it is headed to a much brighter future. All concerns have been addressed that he has regarding the plan. There is a lot of work to do on this building and it will be great to see it completed. Jim Bognar, 807 West Washington Street, spoke in support of the bill. He has lived near the property for over fifty (50) years and it is great that Landmarks has decided to be a good steward of the property. They have answered issues of the curb cut and limiting apartments. Their intention is to return this house to the condition that Mr. Kizer would have wanted. It will be a big positive for the neighborhood. There have been local jobs working on this project which is great to see. Mr. Bognar thanked the Council for their receptiveness to his concerns as well as the County Council as well. The preservation of our history is something we can all be proud of and seek to do. Those wishing to speak in opposition to the bill: Philip Blain, 739 West Washington Street, spoke against the bill. Everything they are talking about is great and he loves it but he is the one directly affected by the state of this property. The only information he has gotten is what he had to pull out of their hands. They are hiding behind lock doors and holding this information. Yes this will be a benefit in the long run and he is excited to see how this plays out but they should not get preferential treatment. Mr. Zeiger was given the opportunity for a rebuttal. He stated that he did meet with Mr. Blain this afternoon after the Committee meeting to address his concerns and clean up the construction work in the morning and move the outdoor restroom facilities. Their door was locked because it was after 5:00 p.m. They met and talked for a half hour and he did his best to address his concerns. Councilmember Tim Scott thanked everyone who has worked on this bill so far as this is in his district. There has been a lot of great communication and collaboration with all the individual parties involved. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to send the substitute bill as amended to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 3