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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2017 most sense for the situation. He stated that the City has not yet seen the need for that, except in the case of particular Saturdays of the year. Councilmember Randy Kelly asked, If the study shows that there is plenty of capacity, is there still some way we can look at something like permanent parking that can mitigate that issue? Mr. Pawlowski responded that aside from capacity was the issue of proximity. He stated, If it's basically that the use is kind of crowding out folks who have residential uses in that particular space, there is a case to be made with the Board of Public Works that we should implement permanent parking. Sometimes, time limits are used so that we can be open at some times and more restricted at others. This was specifically thought of in that example. Councilmember Broden asked if there were ways to incentivize garage parking. Mr. Pawlowski responded, In between the committee meeting and now, someone made a suggestion to just increase signage for the public further out, not just within the actual space in front of the retail that we have. So, I think first and foremost we should do that. He stated that certain times and hours could be more susceptible to increased incentives. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to send Bill No. 02 -17 to the full Council favorably, subject to and conditioned upon the written commitment that the portion of the real estate abutting Georgiana Street be developed for two (2) story residential and open space use. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 03 -17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND SEEKING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3566 DOUGLAS ROAD, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Randy Kelly made a motion to continue Bill No. 03.17 indefinitely. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 08 -17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE INITIATED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 21 -03 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SUB- PART 21- 03.06(b)(4)(C) TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT PERMITTED IN CBD DISTRICTS LOCATED BETWEEN THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER AND THE EAST RACE WATERWAY Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept Substitute Bill No. 08 -17. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with no recommendation. Angela Smith, Area Plan Commission, with offices on the 11 th Floor of the County -City Building, served as the presenter of this bill. Ms. Smith stated, The text amendment before you this evening is to address the height within the Central Business District, specifically in the area commonly referred to as "the Island." The Island is defined as the area that is east of the St. Joseph River but west of the East Race Waterway. The proposed text amendment would not affect the heights in the area west of the St. Joseph River, or the heights of the Central Business District properties located on the east side of the East Race Waterway. The proposed text amendment would increase the height within the Island to one - hundred and fifty (15 0) feet, with E