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<br /> 315 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601 • 574.232.8700 <br /> abonmarche.com <br />June 27, 2025 <br />Attn: City of South Bend, Indiana <br /> Board of Public Works <br /> 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Ste. 1316 <br /> South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br /> <br />From: Chris Godlewski <br /> Abonmarche Consultants <br /> 315 West Jefferson Boulevard <br /> South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br /> <br />C/O: Dave & Jennifer Ludwig <br /> 718 Napoleon Boulevard <br /> South Bend, Indiana 46617 <br /> <br />Re: 710 & 718 Napoleon Boulevard - Right of Way Vacation <br /> <br />To whom it may concern, <br /> <br />Please accept this application for a Right of Way (ROW) Vacation on Napoleon Street between <br />St. Louis Boulevard and St. Peter Street. The proposed vacation is 15’ in width and extends the <br />length of the Ludwig’s property and the adjoining church, Holy Temple Church of God in Christ <br />Inc. The proposed vacation would mimic certain spacing on the north side of Napoleon <br />Boulevard and would be matched to what is proposed and existing on the south side of <br />Napoleon. The attached graphic shows two separate vacations immediately east of the <br />Ludwig’s property and would match the ROW line and sidewalk location, this development <br />would create ADA ramps where they do not exist now and line up with adjoining sidewalks. The <br />Ludwig’s, are in regular communication with the church and have requested the church to <br />accompany this petition and details for a joint application are herein located. <br /> <br />This vacation does not hinder the order growth of the neighborhood and matches existing ROW <br />location and sidewalk placement and will be harmonious in aesthetics and appeal. This ROW <br />vacation does not hinder or diminish access to either of the properties in any way and each <br />parcel enjoys full access to dedicated streets. This ROW vacation does not hinder the public’s <br />access to a church, school or other public building as current access is maintained and does <br />not restrict any additional access points. The vacation does not hinder a public way and allows <br />vehicle, pedestrian, and bike traffic to continue. Additional ease of travel will occur with the <br />tree lawn replacement and increased quality and accessibility of a new sidewalk. <br /> <br />We ask that this petition be reviewed and sent on with a favorable recommendation to the <br />board of public works for consideration. <br /> <br />Best Regards, <br /> <br />Chris Godlewski <br />c/o Dave and Jennifer Ludwig