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Zoning and Annexation Committee August 11, 2003 Page 3 this owner as requested by the BZA, however she would double-check the state law between meetings. She further noted that the Committee could send the matter without recommendation, or send it favorably or unfavorably without the BZA condition, subject to further verification to the law in this area. Building Commissioner Don Fozo stated that he also believes that such a special exception request would run with the land. Council Member Coleman then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 03-69 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 03-70 which addresses a petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals for the properties located at 214, 218 and 220 South Chapin Street and 745--749 West Wayne Street. Building Commissioner Don Fozo reported that the petition is for South Bend Heritage. The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on the petition on July 17,2003 and by a vote of 3- 0 voted to favorably recommend the combined use of residential and commercial in a commercial area for the properties located at 214, 218 and 220 South Chapin Street and 745--749 West Wayne Street. (Copy of report attached). Charlotte Sobel of South Bend Heritage made the presentation. She noted that if approved one of the homes would be moved directly across the street. A total of four(4) homes would be moved in order to allow the Studebaker Museum to be built at the subject location. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about the 4th home and Ms. Sobel noted that it would be moved from Thomas Street. Council Member Pfeifer noted that this project is in her Councilmanic District and that it would be good for the neighborhood. No one from the public spoke in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 03-70 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 03-71 which addresses a petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals for the property located at and being Lot 70 of Wooded Estates on the south side of Oak Park Drive approximately 165' west of Ironwood Drive. Building Commissioner Don Fozo reported that the petition is for Ironwood Family Dentistry, LLC. The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on the petition on July 17, 2003 and by a vote of 3-0 voted to favorably recommend that the continuation of a parking lot on the property located on the south side of Oak Park Drive. (Copy of report attached). Mr. Derek J. Spier,an Urban Planner with Abonmarche Consultants,LLC., made the presentation for the petitioner Dr. Russel Murphy of Ironwood Family Dentistry, LLC. The parking lot would be used to provide additional parking space for the dental office currently under construction on Lot 2 of Wooded Estates. Mr. Spier stated that screening would be constructed as required by the zoning code and the actual type would be addressed at this evening's meeting.