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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 David Stanton, Area Plan Commission, with offices on the 1 lth Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Mr. Stanton stated that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to LI, Light Industrial District. Onsite is a vacant lot. To the north and east are properties zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District. To the south is a vacant lot zoned LI, Light Industrial District. To the west is Martin's corporate headquarters, zoned GI, General Industrial District. Mr. Stanton presented to the Council public images of the site from various points of view. Mr. Stanton stated that this site occupies 2.83 acres and is currently vacant. The preliminary site plan does not show any development but will need to meet all development standards for the LI, Light Industrial District. In 2010, this area was rezoned from General Industrial to PUD, Planned Unit Development, for the Ignition Park PUD. The PUD was updated in 2013. The site will be served p g p by municipal water and sewer. The petitioner is proposing written commitments which limit the allowed uses: they limit the building height to ninety (90) feet, add additional restrictions for parking and loading, landscaping, mechanical equipment, fences, signs, and lighting. These commitments are consistent with the PUD Ignition Park Plan. The staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Rezoning the site to LI, Light Industrial, will allow for the expansion of an existing business in a manner that is consistent with the intent and design established for Ignition Park. Michael Divita, Department of Community Investment, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Divita stated that the Redevelopment Commission recently sold the property to Martin's to give it the flexibility to expand their headquarters and distribution center, which is immediately to the west. Mr. Divita stated that the written commitments will help to ensure compatibility between this site and the rest of the development within the Ignition Park PUD. Councilmember Davis opened the floor to the petitioner to share his thoughts with the Council and public. Greg Freehauf, Vice President of Finance, CFO, of Martin's Super Markets, 760 Cottage Street, South Bend, IN, stated that Martin's has been at that location for over thirty (30) years. Mr. Freehauf stated, We are just looking forward to having the ability to use this space to remain in this area and to expand in the future. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill,proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Davis offered words of thanks to Martin's for their contribution to South Bend and expressed excitement for their future development. Councilmember Randy Kelly made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 13-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. 14-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2605 AND 2623 WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to withdraw Bill No. 14-17. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. RISE AND REPORT 6