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REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 2004 Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and of its dates of adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this substitute bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director Community and Economic Development, 1200 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this resolution. Mr. Magliozzi advised that the annexation area is located on the east side of Mayflower Road. The annexation area is approximately 26.17 acres in area. The Arbors at Belleville Park is an apartment complex consisting of a series of 13 three -story buildings with a clubhouse. An additional 13 three -story buildings will be constructed to the east of the existing buildings. A total of 208 units will be located within the Annexation Area. The site is zoned "R -2" Multi- family in unincorporated St. Joseph County. It is proposed to be zoned "MF2" upon approval of the City Council and incorporation into the City of South Bend. The annexation area will be in the 6th District. No additional public expenditures will be needed to extend existing sewer main facilities. No additional public expenditures will be needed to extend existing water main facilities. Waivers of annexation are already in place for the Annexation Area. Mr. Magliozzi further advised that the Arbors at Belleville Park is a voluntary petition. All public improvements will be required to be done at the expense of the developer with the exception of the extension of Lombardy Drive which will be the responsibility of the City. Mr. Mike Danch, Danch, Hamer & Associates, 2422 Viridian Drive, Suite 201, South Bend, Indiana, representing Ronald and Beverly Matthys, spoke regarding this bill. Mr. Danch indicated that the petitioners are requesting the site to be rezoned from "R -2" Residential (County Zoning) to `B" Residential, "B" Height & Area to allow for a multi- family residential and a community center. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:20 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Coleman, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember Coleman, noted that this is the portion of the meeting in which members of the council meet as the Committee of the Whole in order to hear presentations and public comment on bills that are presented for ordinance consideration. Each bill that will be heard tonight will have a Public Hearing and after the hearing on each bill, the committee will vote on the disposition of the bill, which typically is sent to the full Council with either a favorable or an unfavorable recommendation. He noted that the South Bend Municipal code requires that the Chairperson describes the procedure for the hearings. The Committee operates in accord with the Council Rules and Procedures and Roberts Rules of Order and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand who serves as the Parliamentarian. The procedure for the Public Hearing for each bill is conducted as follows: The title of the bill is read by the City Clerk. 2. Reports are presented from the pertinent Common Council Committee and/or the Area Plan Commission.