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In rebuttal,Mr. Magliozzi stated that many of the concerns raised are a matter of timing since the preliminary plat is not required to address drainage. Once the property is annexed into the city the property must be developed according to city standards. Council Member Puzzello noted that on page 5 of the fiscal plan it notes that"no drainage is required". She further noted that the city has annexed several other large areas into the city and that they have worked out well for the future development of the city. Mr. Myers stated that the plat is currently under review and that if the City Engineer determines that wetlands are present that appropriate action will be taken. He further noted that city standards will require sidewalks,lighting,etc. Mr. Magliozzi noted that access will be from Kern however there is an access easement to US 31. He stated that there is a public school system available and public parks are near the area; with a shopping area to be developed off of US 31 in the very near future. Dr. Varner stated that it is his understanding that city streets of 28' in width,city sidewalks,lighting, screening, etc. will all be addressed once the property in properly annexed into the City. Don Fozo,Building Commissioner,confirmed that Dr. Varner's understanding is correct. Council Member Coleman noted that it appears that there are built in remedies if the property is annexed into the city,and that the concerns raised by Ms.Rippe will be addressed. He suggested that Mr. Myers meet with Ms. Rippe to review the procedures which govern in this area. Mr. Myers stated that the public process has passed and that the Plat Committee composed of the City and County Engineers,the County Surveyor,Purdue Coop representative and a County Highway representative will review the plat. Following discussion,Council Member Puzzello made a motion,seconded by Council Member Kelly that the Committee recommend that to the Council that it suspend their rules so that Bill No. 04-40 may be heard under Special Business. The motion passed. Council Member Kelly then made a motion,seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 04-40 and Substitute Bill No. 10-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on 2nd Substitute Bill No. 81-03 as was further amended by the Area Plan Commission, addressing the new proposed zoning ordinance which would become Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Jeff Myers of the Area Plan staff noted that the Area Plan Commission held its public hearing on the new zoning ordinance and sends it to the Council with an favorable recommendation. He noted that the Commission approved all of the amendments sent to it by the Common Council and included additional amendments of its own which address swimming pools,transfer stations,definitions and enforcement procedures. April 12,2004 Zoning and Annexation Committee-page 2