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Zoning-and Annexation Committee January 28, 2004 Page 3 improved neighborhoods. Mr. Byorni stated that the regulations as drafted would apply to churches and schools. Mr. Sante stated that the regulations were proposed to address the very large American flags. Jeff Myers then provided a brief power point presentation on the map of the city which has been divided into(23) sections which can be accessed in greater detail. Council Member Dieter and Council Member Puzzello requested 8 1/2" x 11" maps of their Councilmanic Districts. Mr. Myers stated that the person who could provide that information is currently in the hospital. Mr. Sante stated that the Council could access such information on the internet by going to the Baker and Daniels site. Council Member Puzzello noted that duplexes would be permitted in residential zones and voiced concern with regard to four(4) students living in such duplexes. Mr. Byomi and Mr. Sante noted that in order for them to be permitted that a special exception which would require Council action must take place. Ms. Bruecker stated that only existing duplexes which are properly grandfathered would continue. Council Member Coleman noted that the duplex on Sherman last Fall involved a situation where the petitioner stated that he would be unable to get financing. He noted that legal non-conforming uses require proof and evidence. Ms. Bruecker stated that a special exception helps for financing purposes. Special exceptions are permitted uses which can be rebuilt if the structure burns down. Brent Bajdek stated that legal non-conforming uses can be rebuilt and that a rebuilt letter can be issued. The Council Attorney noted that Council President White had called and has been delayed at IUSB at a meeting. She noted that the Council President authorized her to research the proposed draft in light of other city zoning regulations and to proposed amendments which would improve the draft. Ms. Cekanski-Farrand noted that the proposed amendments are based on that research and are offered in the interest of making a good draft zoning ordinance even better. She then provided three(3) sets of handouts to the Committee (copies attached), and noted that the attachments to the draft language are examples from other communities on the topics addressed. She then briefly highlighted each of the proposed amendments. The Council Attorney stated that the proposed amendments to § 21-09.05 Development Review Procedures (e) (2) Zone Map Amendments, have been drafted with considerable input from the City Clerk's Office who is the office that deals directly with individuals wishing to file such ordinances. She noted that this proposed amendment would include notice to South Bend's Neighborhood Based Organizations which were addressed in a prior memo to Council. It would