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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 2009 In order to permit a special exception to allow a duplex. 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/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that this Committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Mark Lyons, Assistant Zoning Administrator, Building Department, 125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Lyons advised that the petitioners are seeking a special exception to allow a duplex in a “SF2” district, on property located at 445 S. Meade Street. Mr. Lyons stated that the Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on March 19, 2009, and send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Jamie Galvez, 2020 Glen Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Galvez advised that he and his wife Maria are the owner’s of the property. He stated that they are seeking this special exception to allow for a duplex A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 7