06/06/83 Board of Public Works Minutes

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�43 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6. 1983 It was noted -.that the properties to which the houses are being moved have already been acquired and are owned by the County. The residents attending the meeting were advised to contact the St. Joseph County Commissioners office and the Office of Housing and Urban Development regarding their concerns. Mr. Hill advised the residentsthatthe Board cannot deny permission to conduct the move based on concernsother than which the Board has legitimate authority to consider. The process is geared so that construction companies wishing to move a structure can request permission_ from the Board to conduct the move. Based on recommendations from the Building Department, the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, a route being approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance being provided, the Board would consider the request. To deny such a request based on how the housing will affect the neighborhoods or the condition of the housing would con- stitute illegal action by the Board. Again, residents were urged to .take their concerns to the County Commissioners. Mr. Hill advised that Lykowski Construction Company has provided the City with a Certificate of Insurance and that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting has recommended the route and made a judgment that it is safe to proceed with the proposed moves. He further stated that in the past, the Board.has asked for a modification in the routes to be used if the public facilities located under the roadway would be endangered. However, should any danage occur during the move, the City is covered by the Certificate of. Insurance for any repairs that need to be made. Mr. Borek asked what the move is costing. Mr. Leszczynski advised that that matter is of no concern to the Board and that he does not have that information. Mr. Borek addition- ally asked why the houses being mvoed were built in the first place when it was anticipated that the overpass was going to be built and the houses wouldhave to be moved sooner or later. Mr. Leszczynski advised that he did not have an answer to that question. It was determined that the houses and the properties to which the houses are to be moved are owned by the County. Mr. Dan Chrzan, 2415 West Ford Street, South Bend, stated that he is confident that the streets involved will be able to handle the move but is concerned about the types of housing being shoved into his neighborhood. Mr. Leszczynski reiterated that the residents should communicate with the County Commissioners and HUD regarding these concerns. Mr. Hill advised that the zoning of the area was checked and is appropriate for the houses to be moved to the proposed locations. As long as zoning requirements are met and all other Board requirements concerning the move, the Board is forced to proceed on this issue on that basis. Mr. Hill recommended that the Board defer action until next Monday's meeting. At that time, the Board will recommend that the request of Lykowski Construction Company to move the houses be approved based on Lykowski meeting all technical requirements. This short delay will enable the residents involved to discuss the matter with the County Commissioners. The houses will not be moved until final Board approval. The Board again encouraged the residents to take their very valid issues to the County officials. Mr. Leszczynski will communicate in writing to the County Commissioners the concerns expressed at this meeting and encouraged the residents to do the same.