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John Livingston, attorney for the Historic Preservation Commission, stated that he was uncertain if the Bill could be continued,but would check on the procedure before the 7 pm meeting. Council Member Kuspa then called for a vote. The motion passed 3-1 with Council Member Rouse in the minority. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 5-19 which is a petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals for the property located at 3201 West Western Avenue. Building Commissioner Don Fozo noted that the Board of Zoning Appeals met on February 17, 2005 on the special exception and sends the Bill to the Council with a favorably recommendation which would permit the auto sales operation subject to compliance to the landscaping requirements of the new zoning ordinance. Bernie Feeney of Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc., with offices located at 715 South Michigan Street in downtown South Bend made the presentation. He noted that he represents Hot Wheels by Miguel Becerril who will be making a significant investment. There was no opposition at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. Council President Pfeifer asked if the petitioner met with the neighbors to receive their input. Mr. Feeney stated that notice was sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the property and that the Bill was property advertised. He noted that he had not met with the neighbors and was unaware of any concerns. Council Member Kuspa noted that the property in question is a former tavern. Council President Pfeifer stated that she is concerned about the number of auto sales operations and auto salvage operations. She stated that the next meeting of the neighborhood would be at the Charles Black Center next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and that Gail Brodie should be contacted. Mr. Feeney stated that the proposed Bill is not for an auto salvage operation. Mr. Feeney then requested that Bill No. 05-19 be continued until the March 28, 2005 Council meeting to enable him to attend the neighborhood meeting next Tuesday. He stated that he would report back thereafter to the Council President. Council Member Dieter then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No.05-19 be continued to March 28th at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Zoning and Annexation Committee, Council Member Kuspa adjourned the committee meeting at 4:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Ervin Kuspa, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments March 14,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 3-