10/05/70 Board of Public Works Minutes

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10/5/70 HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3328 - DR. ARMAND J. RIGAUX CONT. FROM 9/2 /70 The matter of the hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3328, for the vacation of a portion of the north -south alley between Penn Central right of way and Otsego Avenue from the south right of way line of Angela Boulevard running 126 feet, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was further continued to October 19, 1970. HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3329 - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS INC. (cont. from 9/28/70) Having been continued from September 28, 1970, hearing was resumed on Resolution No. 3329, being for the vacation of; Frances Street from the north line of Miner Street extend- ing north 105 feet to the south right of way line of a 12 foot alley as shown on the recorded plat of Lederer and Longley's Subdivision of Out Lot numbered 1 in Samuel L. Cottrell's First Addition to the town of Lowell, now a part of the�city of South Bend. This portion of the street was formerly Lots 35 and 36 of said Addition. Robert L. Miller, attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Attorney F. Jay Nimtz appeared on behalf of 47 persons opposing the vacation. Approximately 15 other interested persons appeared before the Board. Mr. Miller stated that after, further study the petitioner offers two plans for the vacation --one the same as previously offered except for widening of the area to 18 feet; and the other providing for the vacation to the east, which still would not line up with the vacant lot as had been hoped. A third alternative was suggested of vacating a.portion on the east side and a portion on the west side of Frances Street. Mr. Nimtz, Mrs. Ethel Meservey, Mrs. Hariett Clawson and Mrs. Violet Johnson objected to any vacation as increasing traffic problems in the neighborhood. Having heard all who wished to speak, the .motion was made, seconded and carried to continue the matter until October 19, 1970, to afford the Board members the opportunity to inspect the site proposed to be vacated. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3319, 1970 - GERTRUDE STREET (RESCINDED) For the improvement of Gertrude Street, from Ewing Avenue to Prairie Avenue, by widening and paving with new curbs. A written remonstrance against said improvement bearing the signatures of 51% or more of the resident property owners on said street who may be liable for assessment for the said improvei,ient having been filed with the Board within the 10 day period following the hearing on said Improvement Resolution, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Improvement Resolution No. 3319, 1970, adopted June 8, 1970, and confirmed June 30, 1970, is in all things rescinded and the improvement ordered not made. FINAL CONFIRMATION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3323 - HUMBOLDT STREET For the improvement of Humboldt Street, from Elmer to Huey, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs. No written remonstrance bearing the signature of 51% or more of the resident property owners on said street to be improved having been filed within the 10 day period following the hearing on said improvement Resolution, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, said Improvement Resolution No. 3323, 1970, adopted on August 17, 197.0, and confirmed on September 8, 1970, is in all things finally confirmed and the improvement hereby ordered made. 1 1 1