08082017 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 8, 2017 248 highway or with the free and same flow of traffic. Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Dorau and carried, the Revocable Permit was approved. APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT — LEPEEP — 127 S. MICHIGAN ST. Mr. Gilot stated an application for a Revocable Permit for an encroachment has been received for the purpose of allowing the installation of a projecting sign at 127 S. Michigan St. The encroachment shall remain in the right of way until the time as the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend shall determine that such encroachment is in any way impairing or interfering with the highway or with the free and same flow of traffic. Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Dorau and carried, the Revocable Permit was approved. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST/WEST ALLEY IN THE 1100 BLOCK OF BLAINE AVENUE BETWEEN BLAINE AVENUE AND NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY FROM HUMBOLDT AVENUE TO VASSAR AVENUE Mr. Gilot indicated that Scott Baracka, 1121 Blaine Ave., South Bend, IN 46616, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced alley. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Solid Waste, Community Investment and Engineering. The vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right-of-way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion for a favorable recommendation for the request for vacation. Ms. Dorau seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE WILLIAMS STREET CUL DE SAC Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. Joe Hart, on behalf of the South Bend Cubs, 501 W. South St. South Bend, IN 46601, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced street. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Street Department, Fire Department, Solid Waste and Community Investment. The vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right-of-way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Engineering gave a favorable recommendation subject to clarification of the location for a new turn -around. Mr. Rich Estes, Community Investment, stated the parking lot will have two (2) approaches, one for entry and one for exit to provide a turn -around. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion for a favorable recommendation for the request for vacation. Ms. Dorau seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Dorau and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: NEW INSTALLATION: Temporary No Parking Signs LOCATION: Lafayette Blvd. in Front of Old Courthouse Steps DESCRIPTION: No Parking Signs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on August 15, 2017 for "Drive for our Lives Press Conference" Bus Parking REMARKS: Favorable Recommendations; Courthouse has approved use of Steps for Event - REVISION: All -Way Stop Signs LOCATION: Notre Dame Ave. and Northside Blvd. DESCRIPTION: Revise Intersection to All -Way Stop (3 approaches) REMARKS: All criteria has been met