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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2012 that certain standards must be met before a Special Exception Use can be approved. These standards are attached and made part of the Staff Report. The following commitment has been proposed by the petitioner: 1) If at any time the Logan property for a group residence should cease to exist, Logan commits that the property will be rezoned to its current zoning of SF2. Ms. Nayder stated that City Plan, South Bend’s Comprehensive Plan Objective H 1.4 encourages the development of a variety of housing types and care choices for seniors and disabled person. Objective H 1.5 support existing transitional housing providers and shelters that offer a continuum of care to move people toward self-sufficiency. Objective H 4.3 support the efforts of community organizations in developing infill housing. The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as medium density residential. This is located in the NNRO Overlay District. The Overlay District includes additional development standards for new construction. The north side of Campeau is single family homes and the south side is Perley School and Coquillard Park. The most desirable use is one compatible within the general character of the neighborhood. Surrounding property values should not be affected as long as the proposed commitments are in place and enforced. It is responsible development and growth to allow compatible infill development that meets the needs of the community. Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation, subject to the proposed commitment to rezone the property back to SF2 if the Logan group residence should cease to exist. Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that the Special Exception Use petition for a group residence for up to four unrelated individuals be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The structure being built is designed to look like a single family home and therefore blend in with the residential character of the neighborhood. The Special Exception Use will limit the use of the site and ensure that it will not be converted to any other uses. Pat Lynch, 803 Lincolnway West, Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, Inc., along with Clint Bowser, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., Logan Community Resources, Inc., made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Lynch advised that they are requesting the rezoning from SF2 to MF1 to allow for a group residence that will house up to four unrelated individuals. Logan has been approved by the State to provide residential habilitation services to people in their own homes. The NNRO desires to build a house for Logan, to accommodate four clients who have become independent enough to live by themselves with some scheduled supervision. This group residence requires a zoning designation of MF1 with a special use exception to allow for up to four unrelated individuals in one house. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Marguerite Taylor, 714 Corby, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in favor of this bill. Ms. Taylor advised that she is President of the Northeast Neighborhood Council and Secretary of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, Inc. Ms. Taylor stated that they welcome Logan into the neighborhood and asked the Council for their favorable consideration. Mrs. Ann Puzzello, 1247 E. LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in favor of this bill. Ms. th Puzzello welcomed Logan into the 4 District. She stated that there is a group home just down the street from her and that they are wonderful neighbors. She urged the Council’s favorable consideration of this bill. Coucilmember’s Scott, Henry Davis, Jr., Dr. Fred Ferlic, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic, and Dieter, offered their comments and thanked the NNRO and Logan on a great plan. There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor or in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to the full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 6