02/11/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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89 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1986 The east/west leg (37.5' x 14') of which is bounded on the north by Lot 116 of the Bellevue Addition (IUSB property), on the east by the north/south leg of the alley, on the south by the U.S. Army Reserve Center (City property) and on the west by an extension of the west lot line of Lot 116 of the Bellevue Addition; The north/south street known as Greenlawn Avenue (66 foot R.O.W.) between the south R.O.W. line of Ruskin Street and the north R.O.W. line of Northside Blvd., bounded on the east by the Indiana University at South Bend (IUSB) campus and on the west by Lots 9-24, inclusive, of Mikesell's Addition (IUSB property) the Hildreth Street R.O.W. and the U.S. Army Reserve Center (City property); and The east 190.11 feet of the east/west street known as Hildreth Street (40-60 foot R.O.W.) between an extension of the west lot line of Lot 115 of the Bellevue Addition and the west R.O.W. line of Greenlawn Avenue, bounded on the north by Lot 115 of the Bellevue Addition, a vacated 14-foot north/south alley and Lot 21 of Mikesell's Addition (all IUSB property) and on the south by Lot 116 of the Bellevue Addition (IUSB property), a publicly dedicated 14-foot north/south alley and Lot 22 of Mikesell's Addition (IUSB property). It was noted that this Public Hearing is being held in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council concerning the Vacation Petitions filed by Mr. Lester M. Wolfson, Chancellor, Indiana University at South Bend, 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana. It was further noted that pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18-53.8, owners whose property abut the proposed alleys to be vacated were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date. Mr. Marty L. Kleva, Cole Associates, Inc., 2211 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, was present on behalf of the Petitioners and addressed the Board. Mr. Kleva stated that the purpose of the proposed vacations is for the development of the IUSB campus. It is not true that the proposed property to be vacated is necessary for access to the new IUSB library. Construction of the library is a phase of the development that is concurrent with the overall development plan for the campus. ,The property acquired through the vacation would be utilized to create a green space thru the center of the campus which would include Greenlawn Avenue. This would provide the unifying element with buildings being built around the central core without interference from vehicular traffic. The library's location would compliment this space. He further stated that a portion of the east/west Hildreth Street would be vacated from the alley east to Greenlawn. Further, a cul-de-sac would be constructed at the end of Hildreth Street and a new alley would be dedicated to the City to replace the alley being vacated to provide access to garages for the residents of Hildreth Street. The cul-de-sac at Hildreth Street would be constructed and would provide a turn -around to assist motorists utilizing Hildreth Street thereby not creating a dead-end street. The alley will be constructed at the same time as the cul-de-sac. Mr. Kleva informed the Board that the overall master plan for campus development includes the vacation of the above referred to streets and alleys. Two (2) prior studies concerning campus development contained one common recommendation in that it was recommended that Greenlawn Avenue be vacated to provide the unifying element to the campus. The campus at present, does not have the identity of being a campus and the green space recommended would provide that element.