11/01/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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- z6 REGULAR I'EETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 the house move if all building regulations had been complied with because its authority was limited on the style of home in a particular neighborhood. He asked.that Southhold in the future give more consideration to moving buildings to particular locations so that they fit and adapt nicely in the neighborhoods in which they are being moved. Mrs. Phillip Achton, owner of the structure at 316-318 West Marion Street along with Mr. Beutter, felt the drawing submitted by Southhold at the Board's meeting on October 25, 1982, was not accurate and objected to the small, flat roofed home being moved into the neighborhood. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Leszczynski stated that Mr. Beutter was correct in saying that the Board must address only the issue of the actual house move and whether or not any hazards would be created in the move of the structure. He stated that all zoning and building codes which were applicable had been complied with. Mr. Hill advised that the Board must deal strictly with compliance of these laws and any potential hazards to city streets and sewer lines as a result of the move. He stated that the city had no jurisdiction in determining whether the style of the home was compatible to the existing neighborhood, and it had been determined no hazards existed to city property as a result of the move. Mr. Leszczynski stated that Southhold had a good reputation and he felt sure the structure would be restored in a tasteful fashion and would not detract from the neighborhood. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the house move was approved. PUBLIC HEAPING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3517, 1982 (SOUTH BEND AVENUE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT) The public hearing on the construction of sanitary sewers on South Bend Avenue and Charles Street north of Edison Road, authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3517, 1982, adopted by the Board on October 18, 1982, was held at this time. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the preliminary assess- ment roll listed a total cost of the improvement at $123,770.90 with the city paying $61,885.46 and the balance being assessed accordingly to affected property owners. Unless more than 50% of the affected property owners objected to the construction of the sewer, the Board would proceed to obtain bids for its construction. Mr. Stephen Farekas, 1947 East Charles Street, wondered if the sewer project included all businesses and residential properties abutting South Bend Avenue and Charles Street. He asked if the assessment was based on frontage or estimated cubic usage. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the assessment was projected on the amount of frontage per property. Mr. Farekas felt the assessment for his properties was rather high. Mr. Leszczynski advised him that the assessment included a tap charge and was a maximum amount that could be assessed. He stated that, if the bids for the actual construction came in lower than the estimated cost of the project, the assessments would be adjusted accordingly. If the estimated cost of the project was too low and the bids were higher than the estimate, no additional cost over the current assessment would be charged and the city would have to absorb any additional costs. Mr. Chauncey S. Gensichen, 17700 Darden Road, explained that his business establishment on South Bend Avenue was already hooked up to the city sewer via the Turtle Creek Apartments Complex. Mr.. Leszczynski stated that, in the case where a property owner was already serviced by a sewer system, they would not be required to pay the assessment connected with this project. Mr. James Ieraci,