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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 2008 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for the property located at: 1129 N. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46617 In order to permit: an accessory parking lot in an SF2 district SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendation of the City of South Bend Comprehensive plan; all of which is requested by the South Bend Municipal Code §21-09.03 SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Timothy A. Rouse Member of the Common Council Councilmember Al “Buddy” Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee reported that this committee met on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Mary Lyons, Assistant Building Commissioner, 125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Lyons advised that the petitioner is seeking a special exception for an accessory parking lot in an SF2 District. The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on July 17, 2008 and sends it to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Rob Martin, Barr Design Group, 502 S. Main Street, Goshen, Indiana, made the presentation on behalf of the petitioner Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. Mr. Martin advised that the petitioner is seeking a special exception to allow an accessory off-street parking area within an SF2 Zoning District. This will allow for the 8