REGULAR MEETINGMARCH 14, 2005
<br />campus, she was afraid of encroachment into residential property. She believes that
<br />having the protection of the historic district would allow the neighbors to have security
<br />and peace of mind knowing that their property would be safe.
<br />Wayne Doolittle, 407 Lamonte Terrace, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he lives in a
<br />120 year old home within the Chapin Park Neighborhood. His greatest concern is the
<br />rental properties in the area. He reiterated the need to retain the charm of the Chapin
<br />Park Neighborhood.
<br />Susan Youens, 850 Forrest Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that commercial
<br />businesses have encroached into the residential property. Rental homes are taking over
<br />and being kept up. She is in favor of the historic district status and encourage favorable
<br />consideration.
<br />Ann Clark, 831 Forest Avenue, stated that she has been a resident of the Chapin Park
<br />Neighborhood for over 30 years and is in favor of the historic district.
<br />Aaron Summerseffler, 613 Park Avenue, advised that he is in favor of this bill.
<br />Philip Detrie, 412 Lamont Terrace, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the history of the
<br />Chapin Park Neighborhood must be preserved and this bill would allow for that. He
<br />stated that he is in full favor of this bill.
<br />Violet Albright, 419 Lamont Terrace, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is a 40 year
<br />resident of the Chapin Park Neighborhood. She urged favorable consideration of this
<br />bill.
<br />Giovanne Sandusky, 721 Park Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the Chapin
<br />Park Neighborhood is a valuable asset to downtown South Bend. This bill would allow
<br />for the protection that this neighborhood deserves.
<br />Theresa Sedlack, 817 Forest Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, encouraged the Council’s
<br />favorable recommendation on this bill.
<br />Brendan Crumlish, 1021 Riverside Drive, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he is an
<br />eighteen (18) year resident of the Chapin Park Neighborhood. He believes that this bill
<br />would preserve and maintain property values.
<br />Rebecca Brittenham, 856 Forest Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, urged the Council for
<br />their favorable recommendation on this bill.
<br />Liz Dube, 614 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that having the Historic
<br />District Status gives more confidence to the residents of the neighborhood.
<br />Joan Downs-Krostenko, 849 Forest Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is in
<br />favor of the historic status and encouraged the Council’s favorable recommendation.
<br />Mary Prince, 853 Forest Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that she is an 18 year
<br />resident in the neighborhood and she believes that this bill would allow for the
<br />preservation of homes in the area.
<br />Connie Tooley & Tom Tooley, 514 W. Lasalle, 317 & 319 Madison, South Bend,
<br />Indiana, spoke in favor of this bill. They urged the Council for favorable
<br />recommendation.
<br />Michael Viola, 837 Forest Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, asked for favorable
<br />recommendation of this bill.
<br />Suzanne Bullock, 843 Forest Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, encourage the Council for
<br />favorable recommendation of this bill.
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