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Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting 20D6 South Bend Common Council The December 11, 2006 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by Chairperson, Council Member Ervin Kuspa, at 3;34 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Kuspa, White, Rouse, Kelly, Pfeifer, Dieter and Puzzello; Citizen Member Ed Talley, Building Commissioner Don Fazo, Mark Lyons, Community and Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Kendall, Martha Lewis, City Clerk John Voorde, Henry Davis, Mrs. Kopala, Ronnie Mlnnsr, Pam Zahra, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the Committee Members consist of Council Members Kirsits, Dieter and White, and Citizen Member Ed Talley. He stated that those who wish to be recognized should state their name and address for the record. Substitute Bill No. 72-06 Rezonin Re nest for 619 Colle a Street: Council Member Kuspa called for a report from the Area Plan representative on Substitute Bill No. 72-06 for the property located at 619 College Street. Mark Lyons, a staff member of Area Plan reported that the request to zone from "SF2" Single Family and Two Family Residential District to "LI" Light Industrial District received a favorably recommendation by the Area Plan Commission at their November 27, 2006 public hearing. Henry Davis, the petitioner made the formal presentation. Mr. Davis stated that the property is currently owned by WHJ, Inc. The property was formerly used as a church rec center. In response to a question from Council Member Pfeifer, Mr. Davis stated that there will be approximately $60,000 of improvements for the outside which would include the planting of tress. Council Member Kuspa noted that he believes the petitioner will improve the property 2D0%. Following discussion, Council Member Dieter made a motion, seconded by Council Member White that Substitute Bill No. 72-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.