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Nieuwenhuis/Grounds"for the Request • Page 2 <br />® Serious efforts are underway for re-development of this area as <br />referred to in Volume I of the City's Comprehensive Plan, page 1-74, <br />section 1.10 Redevelopment (attached). Being the older section of <br />the city, it has small lots and present zoning requirements designed <br />for new structures on larger lots are not compatible with the re- <br />development of an area with special needs. Parking has to be ad- <br />dressed and recent discussions between Planning and Zoning and the <br />Main Street Association lean toward acquiring existing vacant prop- <br />~erty~ to be converted into parking areas that would better serve <br />the public. <br />We take great pride in keeping our business beautiful and clean. <br />Not only have we improved the property located at 306 W. Main <br />with a new attractive front, renovated the building located at 301 <br />W. Main that was scheduled to be demolished, but have recently pur- <br />chased the original LaPorte Post Office which now houses LaPorte <br />Upholstery and will give it a new and beautiful face lift. By <br />dying so, we hope to attract two nice businesses that will be up- <br />lifting and compatible with the area and lease the building to <br />them. <br />We devote all our open area to landscaping. We planted 150 tulip <br />bulbs this Spring in keeping with the Dutch character of our shop <br />and six trees for earth day. <br />Our efforts for the past six years have been recognized by others <br />in the city and county and their appreciation has been shown to <br />us through letters and awards. We feel we are in step with the <br />city's overall goals and plans to provide a better quality of life <br />for the City of LaPorte and are leaders in changes taking place to <br />accomplish these goals. <br />We hope that you will approve our request, as our intentions are <br />to continue in our efforts to enhance the area, increase property <br />values, and better serve the city and the public. <br />Attachments are provided as additional information for your con- <br />sideration. <br />Res ectfully submitted, <br />%~y ~~ ' <br />G~~ (/ <br />oe of and Judy Nieuw uis <br />~~~ <br />• <br />