07/09/07 Committee Meeting Minutes

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Zoning and Annexation Committee ,July 9, 2Q07 Page 8 Kathy Hall of 1211 Stanfield Street voiced concern about traffic. She noted that it is difficult now to turn off of her street onto Angela Boulevard; and that with the many events at the University that it becomes especially challenged throughout the year. She asked "where are the cars going to go?" She asked the Council Members to "think about when the eyes of the nation will be on us". She urged the Council Members to closely listen to their concerns and address them in commitments. Tracy Thomas of 1024 Leeper Avenue noted that she lives with her husband and children at this address. She asked `"where are the commitments in writing?" She asked that there be commitments regarding mature planning and a barrier wall. That the need for the super-sizing be explained so that their equal protection rights are protected. Alan Seeball of 1324 North St. Joseph noted that he is an engineer. He voiced concern over the development's proposed changes which have taken place in the last seventy (70) days. He stated that there are "significant deviations from zoning standards". He suggested: • That trees be saved • That 1,28'! parking spacing will require roof top parking which has not been addressed • That the traffic study should be released to the public • That with regard to the loss of the woods that there are probably 500 trees per acre in the ND woods averaging 1 tree every $7 feet. {He noted that one tree supplies the oxygen for two (2) people per year and that 20,000 South Bend resident's oxygen will be lost) The development "can do better than cutting trees" He added that the originally proposed plan he believes was better. He urged the Council Members to seek moderation; and that Joe Harman's recommendations should be pursued. Counci! Member Kirsits thanked every one for their input, and concluded the Committee's public hearing. He noted that as Council Member White has mentioned, today's hearing was held to hear from individuals about the project. No formal action would be taken today by the Committee. He added that the presenters would be making another presentation at tonight's 7 p.m. Common Council meeting and that the public will have the opportunity to speak in favor, in opposition, and will be able to ask further questions. Council Member Kirsits then adjourned the Committee meeting at 5:17 p.m.