07/10/89 Board of Public Works Minutes

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196 REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 1989 of Public Works, represents the City's policy for the annexation of the property located in Centre Township near the intersection of Ireland and Ironwood Roads (hereinafter, "Annexation Area"). This annexation meets the statutory contiguity requirements. I. LOCATION The Annexation Area is located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana near the intersection of Ireland and Ironwood Roads. A Legal Description of the Annexation Area is attached as Exhibit 1. A map locating the Annexation Area is attached as Exhibit 2. There are approximately 4 acres of land within the Annexation Area. II. EXISTING LAND USE The Annexation Area is currently vacant land. III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT S & H Partnership has no specific plans for development of the Annexation Area. The property owners are planning to petition to have the property zoned "C" commercial after the property is annexed. IV. PROVISION OF CITY SERVICES A. Public Works This annexation will not require the construction of any streets, street lighting, water facilities, sewers, and stormwater drainage facilities. No additional personnel will need to be hired or additional equipment purchased to service the Annexation Area. B. Police Protection The present Beat 15 has patrol responsibilities for the Annexation Area. The Police Department will be able to provide police services to the annexation area without the appropriation of additional funds. No additional equipment or officers will be required service to this area and no degradation to service in any other area will result. C. Fire Protection The South Bend Fire Department does not foresee any unusual fire protection problems related to this development. The project is located within two miles of Fire Station 10 at 308 West Ireland Road. Additional Fire Department units would respond, including Engine 8, which is located within two miles at 2402 Twyckenham. The long range plan under which the Fire Department currently operates includes a review of the need for additional personnel and equipment. The relocation of Station #10 to the annexation area is also under consideration. D. Neighborhood Code Enforcement No additional personnel will need to be hired or additional equipment purchased to service the Annexation Area. E. Public Parks No additional personnel will need to be hired or additional equipment purchased to service the Annexation Area.