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a tt 4 Mr. Feeney stated that he does not recall the officers calling the property a "problem property" and that any "illegal" uses were going on. He stated that he is unaware of any calls for service since his client has purchased the property, and that perhaps the officers were looking at a longer period of time when they made their remarks. Mr. Fozo stated that the Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on the special exception request on February 17, 2005 and sends it to the Council with a favorable 4-0 vote. Dr. Varner requested Mr. Fozo to check the permits for the property, if at all possible before tonight's meeting. Mr. Fozo noted that LB allows retail, office and upgrades to such operations; however any automobile use requires a special exception per the new ordinance. In response to a question from Council Member Rouse, Mr. Fozo noted that the building was cited and that the petitioner then filed for the special exception. He confirmed that the petitioner was repairing on the property. Council Member Rouse asked if members of the neighborhood group would be present this evening. Council President Pfeifer stated that Ms. Brodie could not come tonight and therefore sent the letter. She added that 25-30 people attending the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Feeney stated that he believes that his client is upgrading the property. He stated that if the petition is rejected that he would hate to see it become a bar again. Mr. Feeney then requested to postpone further action on Bill No.05-19. Council President Pfeifer stated that she hoped things could be worked out. Council Member White suggested that perhaps a compromise could be reached if the Council heard from the petitioner. Mr. Feeney stated that the petitioner is not comfortable coming to the podium and that he is more comfortable having him speak on his behalf. Mr. Feeney suggested a meeting with the Executive Board of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association. Council Member P1177ello suggested that police reports from July of 2004 through the present also be reviewed so that the Council could see if calls for service were when the property was under different ownership. Mr. Feeney then formally requested that Bill No. 05-19 be postponed until April 11,2005. Council Member Kuspa stated that the bill would be delayed until the next Council meeting at the request of the petitioner. March 28,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 3-