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Ayoka Paek, Zoning and Business Administrator with the Building Department with offices at 125 S. Lafayette, stated, This special exception petition is for a tattoo parlor in a Community Business District and it comes to you with a favorable recommendation from the Area Board of Zoning Appeals (ABZA). The ABZA also approved a variance from the required sixteen (16) parking spaces to nine (9). One (1)person spoke in remonstrance of the application regarding the sign content for the business however that is not legally enforceable. Rodney Eckenberger, 1164 E. Bowman Street, stated, I'm looking to move my business from Lakeville to South Bend. I have been in business for twelve (12) years now and I reside in South Bend. Committee Vice Chair Voorde then opened the floor to question from Committee and Councilmembers. There were none. He then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the legislation. There were none. He then turned the floor back to the Committee for further comment or main motions. Committeemember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No.17-49 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Jo M. Broden seconded this motion which carried unanimously by a voice vote of three (3) ayes. Bill No. 17-50- Special Exception for property located at 315 N. Main St. Ms. Paek stated, This special exception petition is for a group residence in the Central Business District. It comes to you with a favorable recommendation from the Area Board of Zoning Appeals. No one spoke in remonstrance. Brian McMorrow, Abonmarche Consultants with offices at 750 Lincolnway East, stated, We petitioned to have a special exception to approve the building to operate as a women's drug and alcohol recovery facility. There is an affiliation and an agreement with the neighboring church so any parking needs would be shared with the church next door. Richard Fox, 3714 Whitcomb Street, stated, We don't have a final number of how many people we will serve. We are hoping to get a permit for at least eighteen(18)but that depends on the Fire Code. Our funding is based on the zoning approval. This is the first step along the way. We are the Upper Room Recovery Community. Committee Vice Chair Voorde opened the floor to questions from Committee and Councilmembers. Committeemember Ferlic asked, What is the total population served as of now? Mr. Fox replied, We serve only men as of now and we partner with a lot of other agencies. We only provide stable housing and do not provide treatment services. We have thirty beds right now but last ye ,we served eighty-five (85) men total. 2