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• and the City Plan calls for more homes. There is no commercial development called for in this area. Wildlife and wetlands are in the neighborhood. Under the rebuttal period, Mr. Danch stated that unfortunately many of the residents concerns are "misguided". He stated that the property in question is developable and that no wetlands would be affected. At the meeting with the residents it was noted that interior streets are typically not dedicated streets. $24 million may be spent on the development. Rent would be about$650 plus per month and that over 50%of the area would be open space. Mr. Zappia stated that Prairie Avenue is a state highway. This site is close to the by-pass with easy-on and easy-off. He stated that"Bruno may not be the best neighbor but is not the devil as purported". Council Member Kuspa inquired whether there is a prospective buyer. Mr. Danch stated that there are interested parties and that the rezoning is being requested so that the property may be marketed. Council Member Puzzello noted that since there are only three (3) members currently on the committee,that they may wish to send the Bill to the full Council without recommendation. Council Member Kelly agreed with that recommendation. Council Member Puzzello then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that 2nd Substitute Bill No. 47-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 04-130 which would approve a petition of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the property located at 2920 Sample Street. Mr. John J. Lloyd, at attorney for the petitioner, with offices at 53732 Generations Drive noted that the APC, BZA and APC staff all send favorable recommendations on this Bill. He then presented a revised site plan (copy attached). The landscaping has been changed in light of discussions with the Building Commissioner. Building Commissioner Don Fozo reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals at their meeting of December 16, 2004 had a public hearing on the Bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable 5-0 vote. In response to a question by Dr. Varner, it was noted that 90% of the material is aluminum and that the cutting and chipping will take place inside,with only the steel being on the outside. Mr. Lloyd stated that there would be no auto crushing at the site. Council President Pfeifer inquired about foot traffic. Mr. Lloyd stated that they do not anticipate having foot traffic, and if necessary would commit to this here and later this evening. Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 4-