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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Bob Wiseman, 3402 S. Locust Road, South Bend, Indiana, Christ Chapel Church, <br />reiterated what he said at the Area Board of Zoning Appeals and at the last Council <br />Meeting regarding if there are any hiccups in the plans of this shredder in regards to <br />disrupting the plans that the church has for the 40 plus acres of pristine property. He <br />stated that there are walking trails back on the south and east side which again the <br />northwest side of the proposed project property. Mr. Wiseman stated that the Church is <br />looking to expand those trails, light them and possibly have a retreat area out there with <br />campsites. But questioned how can they do that if the potential of a car shredder is just <br />over this 10’ wall right next to our property? He stated that he tried to invite the Council <br />to the church property to see what they have out there but ran out of daylight to do so. <br />Mr. Wiseman stated that as the church grows they would like to put a new sanctuary on <br />the property and build a warehouse to store product for feeding the nations humanitarian <br />efforts. He stated that over the past five years they have shipped more that $60 million <br />dollars of product around the world. They are just a tiny spec that helps with that <br />organization but would like to continue doing so. He mentioned the article in the South <br />Bend Tribune this past Saturday regarding air pollution from this project. If there is any <br />chance whatsoever that this occurs, how can we put any of our residents in that kind of <br />danger of exposing them to toxic gases. He stated that he is not sure, but this is the kind <br />of glitch or hiccup that he has been concerned with. Mr. Wiseman stated that he has a <br />meeting to attend to this week to discuss the future plans of the church. He stated that <br />they have a beautiful property on Locust Road more than half of the 40 + acres are <br />wooded; they have deer and wild turkey on the property along with just about every kind <br />of bird and wildflowers possible. He stated that they are so proud of their property and <br />would like to continue to improve their property. He stated what price could be put on <br />the health and quality of life of the residents of the area. This project could have a <br />significant negative impact on residents of this area. He stated that he would like the <br />Council to vote against this bill. <br /> <br />Mr. Paul Duda, 2133 S. Taylor Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he is representing <br />the Rum Village Neighborhood Association and at their last meeting voted against this <br />project 3-1. He stated that the reason is mostly because of the environmental impact that <br />this project is going to have on the Rum Village Neighborhood. He also questioned why <br />Mr. Schlipp could not get approval at his Eau Claire, Michigan site, if he is so well liked <br />for his business practice, why didn’t they want the car shredder up there? He asked the <br />Council to check into what happened in Eau Claire and get the facts before voting on this <br />project tonight. He urged the Council to vote in opposition. <br /> <br />Ms. Rita Kopala, 66559 Ivy Road, Lakeville, Indiana, stated that she heard tonight that <br />former dump sites are now where Wal-Mart and Lowe’s sit on Ireland Road and Fed Ex <br />located out at the airport. She asked why would it be any different to get something like <br />that for this area and move this project to a site that would be better suited. She stated <br />that this kind of business has the potential for explosions and this project is too close to <br />Rum Village Park. She stated that she is disappointed in Mr. Niezgodski; she thought <br />that someone who came from the west side of South Bend would have stuck up for those <br />people out there. <br /> <br />Mr. Clifford Hamilton, 20909 W. Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, recalled the number <br />of trucks that was proposed originally was 10 to 20 now it is up to 40 trucks a day. He <br />questioned why those numbers are changing. He guessed for dollars reasons to make the <br />project work. Mr. Hamilton asked the Council if they have asked Mr. Schlipp for a <br />business plan, to see what exactly his intentions are. He also questioned the truck route <br />and the ever changing truck route plan. He stated that there are many accidents that <br />occur on Ireland Road especially where it intersects with Linden Avenue. He urged the <br />Council to vote against this bill. <br /> <br />Mr. Bruce Huntington, Attorney At Law, Botkin & Hall, 105 E. Jefferson Blvd. South <br />Bend, Indiana stated that he is representing Mr. & Mrs. Parker, 1717 W. Ireland Road, <br />South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Huntington stated that this project brings a much more intense <br />use that it ever was intended to be used for. He stated that it has been mentioned about <br />the emissions, pollution, and potential for explosions, noise and the biggest issue being <br />the traffic. Mr. Huntington stated that one issue he would like to further detail is the <br /> 28 <br /> <br />