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Mr. Videkovich noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing at their December 21, 2004 meeting and send the substitute bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Julene D. Donohue, a co-owner of the property in question with Janice D. Hensel made the presentation. She noted that their beauty salon business in South Bend is currently located at 409 North Hickory where they have been in business for 30 years. They also have been in business in Niles, Michigan with that business being started by the petitioner's grandmother 48 years ago. They are the 3rd generation in the beauty salon business. They anticipate that they would have 20-30 clients per day and would be closed on Sundays and Mondays. The proposed location has good visibility and high traffic. Ms. Donohue stated that the church would act as a buffer to the residential area for the upscale salon. Last year they did $200,000 in sales at the South Bend store. Council Member Puzzello inquired about other potential uses. Mr. Videkovich noted that the zoning would allow some retail, office and other commercial uses without a drive-thru window. No one from the public spoke in favor or in opposition to Substitute Bill No. 82-04. Council Member Kirsits inquired about the staff,noting that this could be a soft use but worried about the other commercial uses. He stated that he is looking for some guidance from the staff to address these concerns. Council Member Dieter stated that he is in favor of the rezoning request. Council Member Puzzello stated that she does not want commercial uses there and that the church is opposed to the rezoning. Council Member Rouse stated that he would go with the District Council person., if the concerns regarding other commercial development could not be addressed. Mr. Videkovich stated that a written commitment could be a possibility. Dr. Varner noted that the Area Plan Commission is very well intentioned. However developments happen when there is a person willing to purchase and use property. Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dieter that Substitute Bill No. 82-04 be recommended favorably to Council subject to a written commitment approved by the Area Plan Commission which limits the usage of this property to a full-service beauty salon. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kuspa adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully omitted, Council Member Ervin uspa, Chairperson KCF:kmf Zoning and Annexation Committee Attachments January 24,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 2-