01-26-09 Zoning and Annexation Committee

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Zoning and Annexation Committee January 26, 2009 Page 2 Mr. Spier then introduced Mr. Craig Taelman, Manager of Stadium Village Homes, LLC who represents the owner/developer and Mr..Bill McCarthy, a realtor, who is present on behalf of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) In response to a question raised by Council Member Puzzello, Mr. Spier noted that the conditions referred to in the document referenced by the Council Attorney would be recorded in the County Recorder's Office and would be discoverable when doing a title search. Dr. Varner noted that Irish Crossings which is located near the property in question is needed in order for their to be contiguity for annexation purposes. In response to a inquiry from Dr. Varner, Mr. Bill McCarthy stated he has no objection to a tax levy on the property if such is requested. In response to a question raised by Council Member Rouse, Mr. Bill McCarthy stated that the Jesuits have had a presence at the University of Notre Dame for decades. Many Jesuits live in scattered site locations throughout the area. The Jesuits wish to combine these so that Jesuit priests, professors and seminarians can live together. The location was selected so that they could walk to campus. Mr. Mr. Craig Taelman of Signature Homes which has offices located at 1212 South Walnut Street in South Bend spoke in favor of the special exception. He stated that he welcomes having the Jesuits living in the subdivision noting that they would give permanent residents to the area. Council Member Kirsits noted that last Friday he was in discussions with Richard Deahl of Barnes & Thornburg and our Council Attorney with regard to the conditions and limitations which representatives of Stadium Village Homes, LLC were willing to enter into as part of the special exception request. He commended both Mr. Deahl and the Council Attorney for working on the legal documents which will result in a "win-win" for all parties concerned. Council Member LaFountain made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that the Committee accept the 2nd Substitute Bill No.09-06. The motion passed. Council Member LaFountain then made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that the Committee that 2nd Substitute Bill No.09-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by Council Member Kirsits at 3:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee Attachments A' Y