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Mr. Danch reported the reason for the rezoning is the growing interest in using South Bend as a distribution center by many companies. Due to this land's very close location to the Bypass and the Indiana Toll Road, this would be an ideal spot for distribution center which needs Light Industrial Zoning. Councilmember Jo Broden asked about the soccer fields near the property and if there were any concerns in that regard. Mr. Danch responded that the airport owns the soccer fields and has no issue with this rezoning. Members from the public were given the opportunity to speak in favor or opposition of the bill. David Relos, Offices on the 10' Floor of the County City Building with Community Investment, said that at the annual Blackthorn Owners Association meeting in October this rezoning was discussed and all the owners are aware of this rezoning. Mr. Danch added that this lot is a part of the Blackthorn Corporate Office Park and this means there are an extra layer of architectural standards in place regarding how the building looks to make sure it is appealing, similar to an overlay district. The site plans will have to be reviewed by the Office Park. Councilmember Jo Broden asked if any of the owners had issues with the rezoning. Mr. Relos responded no. There were no other comments from the public. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to send substitute Bill 81 -15 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four ayes. Bill No. 16 -03 — Approving a zoning amendment and special exception petition for the Pokagon Band at 2906 Prairie Ave. David Sewell, Tribal Planner for the Pokagon Band with offices at 58620 Sink Road Box 180 Dowagiac Michigan 49047, served as the presenter for Bill 16 -03. Mr. Sewell explained this bill is for a special exception to build a police substation for the Pokagon Band Tribal Police at 2906 Prairie Ave. and replace the existing structure. It is a relatively small one floor structure. The Board of Zoning Appeals did send this as a favorable recommendation. Rick Eshlaman, Seven Generations Architecture 4664 Campus Drive,Ste. 101 Kalamazoo, MI. 49008, stated he would be happy to answer any questions the Committee may have. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand reported this bill was sent with a unanimous recommendation from the Board of Zoning Appeals. 2