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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Councilmember Scott followed up, So, how many weeks out of the year? Mr. Danch replied, The five(5) weeks a year is for the crushing portion of it. Councilmember Scott asked, But there is inventory sitting there all year round? Mr. Danch replied, Yes, and they move it when people buy it. Committee Chair Davis then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the legislation. David Andre, 21601 Durham Way, stated, I have a concern of any zoning variance that is of this size. There is an example of that being granted in the 2900 block of Sample Street and the end result of something like ten (10) acres of used or junked cars. It is not necessarily becoming of or improving the neighborhood. I raise that as a question and concern. Pam Meyer, Director of Neighborhood Development with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, asked, Could you explain the issue of petroleum byproducts? The reason I'm asking is because the property to the west, the Sample Street Business Complex, has been owned by the Enterprise Association for over thirty (30) years. We are currently in a voluntary remediation program with IDEM and we've done a lot of environmental clean up on that property over the years. Mr. Danch replied, This is the same material they use that paves roadways. There is nothing that goes into the ground that would get into your water. The one (1) we have out on McKinley is actually the exact same thing and the Health Department had no trouble with what we are doing there. There is no contamination with this type of material. You won't have oils running into the ground. These are just asphalt products. Also, since we are doing a special exception use, what you're seeing is the site plan that goes with the special exception. So,the question or concern about whether this could turn over into something different whether it be vehicles or what have you, that can't be done. If somebody wants to change this particular use from what we are asking for, they would have to come back through this whole process and come back to Council to change it to a different special exception. This does not open the door to that. Councilmember Scott asked, What is the address on Ash Road and US-20? Mr. Danch replied, I think it is the 1000 block, McKinley Highway. Councilmember Scott followed up, That is relatively close. What is the need for this site here in town? Mr. Danch replied, Actually, you want to have it in different parts of the county. Having it at this location makes it a bit easier to get toQa Porte County. The one (1) out on McKinley is easier access to Elkhart and Goshen. Committee Chair Davis requested to table this for thirty (30) days. He stated, I would like the courtesy to have this reviewed by me. Nobody ever contacted me. No one took the time to do that. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 4