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REGULAR MEETING <br />appropriate in a mixed use area. <br />JULY 12, 1999 <br />Mr. Matt Mangold, Coldwell Banker Commercial Anchor Real Estate, 108 North Main Street, Suite <br />707, South Bend, Indiana, was present on behalf of the petitioners, Morgan & Patricia Ketcham, <br />17125 Cherokee Drive, South Bend, Indiana, owners of Reddington Signs, 51976 U.S. 33 North, <br />South Bend, Indiana. <br />Mr. Mangold acknowledged that the sign business would be allowed under the current zoning. <br />However, from discussions with the Building Department concerning the operation of this business, <br />because the company does now have outside sales people, he believes that is not now the case. He <br />noted that this particular building on Colfax Avenue has been on the market for a year. He further <br />noted that there are already two (2) non - forming uses in this area. In conclusion, Mr. Mangold stated <br />that he has had a discussion with Mr. Ernie Bryant, adjacent property owner, and he is not in <br />opposition to this rezoning. <br />This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and <br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. <br />There was no one present wishing to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this <br />bill. <br />Councilmember King made a motion to send this bill to the full Council with an unfavorable <br />recommendation. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion. <br />Councilmember Hosinski noted that in the committee meeting this afternoon he was the one vote <br />in opposition to this petition. He stated that as a neighbor in the area who has made an investment <br />he supports this petition for this use for the now vacant property. <br />Councilmember King noted that he is in opposition to this rezoning based on the wishes of the <br />residents in the area. He noted that the petitioners are aware that the nature of the business will be <br />inconsistent. He further noted that the existing two (2) non - conforming uses have been grand <br />fathered and will not be in the area forever. Councilmember King stated that he believes the City <br />should stick to the Plan for the East Bank area. <br />Councilmember Kelly stated that the proposed rezoning is in opposition to the Plan for the area and <br />he is opposed to the rezoning. <br />Council President Coleman stated that in the past decisions have been made regarding use of the land <br />versus land uses. Once the rezoning is changed, the Council will have no control over subsequent <br />users and therefore he cannot support this rezoning. <br />Councilmember Varner stated that he will support the rezoning and the City would be better off with <br />an operating business instead of a vacant storefront. <br />Councilmember Pfeifer stated that she has seen a hodgepodge of zoning in her neighborhood and <br />she believes we need to give the Plan for the area sufficient time to work out. She noted that the <br />Council has previously allowed mixed uses and now they are sorry. She further noted that she will <br />not support this petition. <br />After a voice call vote, Councilmember Pfeifer determined that the motion carried with a vote of six <br />(6) ayes and three (3) nayes by Councilmembers Varner, Hosinski and Sniadecki. <br />BILL NO. 50 -99 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE SOUTH BEND <br />MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ULTIMATE FIGHTING IN <br />THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA <br />Councilmember Kelly made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Council President <br />