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Joe Grabill, a real estate broker, with offices located at 2410 North Grape Road, Suite 100 in Mishawaka made the presentation. He noted that the building was built as a four-plex in the 1970's. He believes that the "MU" zoning would be "a perfect fit". In response to a question from the Council Attorney,Mr. Grabill stated that the petitioner agrees to the terms requested by the Area Plan Commission which will be subject to a written commitment limiting the use to professional offices and apartments. She noted that the Area Plan Commission has the sole authority to impose such commitments, and requested that Mr. Grabill include remarks this evening with regard to his willingness to comply with the commitment request. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, City Clerk John Voorde provided a copy of the permitted uses under the MU Mixes Use District permitted by Section 21-03.02 of the South Bend Municipal Code(copy attached). Council Member Kuspa then called for a report on Bill No. 05-117 which would approve a petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals for the property located at 3826 Cleveland Road. Building Commissioner Don Fozo reported that the petition of Charles S. Hayes, Inc. is seeking a special exception for an unmanned communications tower to be located in a light industrial area. The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on September 15, 2005 and sends the Bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Charles Hayes ,President of Charles S. Hayes, Inc. with offices located at 814 Marietta Street in South Bend made the presentation. He noted that it had taken approximately two (2) years to find this location. He noted that service would be for the Portage, Bendix and Cleveland Road areas with a tower need approximately every two(2)miles. In response to a question from Council Member Rouse, Mr. Hayes stated that in St. Joseph County they have 25 towers,having sold off 50 other towers located outside of the county. Bernie Feeney provided an aerial map of the area and a site plan(copies attached). Following discussion, Council Member Rouse made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 05-117 be recommended favorably to Council. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kuspa adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, &_;frai Council Member 7E--Kuspa, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments October 10,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council. -Page 2-