08/16/1954 Board of Public Works Minutes

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218 is seven foot minimum from the sidewalk. Since this type is movable it is classified j as an awning and the Board approved same and Mr. Kramer was referred to the Building 13 Department for permit. Mr. Kramer was further advised that he must have a draftmants drawing for each awning or marquee before a permit can be issued. The Clerk of the �I Board was directed to advise Mr. Lederer of the Building Department of this classificatio. Next appeared before the Board, Mr. Harry Ziegler, of the Ace Floor Covering Shop, submitting plans for a canopy to be erected at 1920`South Michigan Street. The Board approved the canopy providing it complies with the rules and regulations of the Building Code governing same, which is section 452. VACATION RESOLUTION N0. 2799 - 1954 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIAN�: That it is desirable to vacate the following: THE ALLEY WEST OF LELAND AVENUE FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE EAST -WEST ALLEY, NORTH TO CALIFORNIA AVENUE The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots Numbered 25 and 26 Pt. of 2nd Plat of Shetterley Place and Lots Numbered 104 and 105, 3rd Plat of Shetterley Place Addition. Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 20th day of August and on the 27th day of August, 1954, in the South Bend Tribune and The Tri-County News. This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the 7th day of September, 1954 at 11:00 A. M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this 16th day of August, 1954. R. S. Andrysiak J. A. Bickel I. A. Hurwich Board of Public Works & Safety D E D I C A T I O N WHEREAS, a plat with dedication of North one-half of Tasher Avenue, from a point ninety-six (96) feet East of East line of Fellows Street to a point five -hundred seven- n teen and fifty-two one hundredths feet East of East line of Fellows Street, indicated there on is now presented to the Board, to be known as Tasher Avenue in the City of South Bend, Indiana. This plat and dedication is filed in the records of the Board of Public Works and Safety and recorded in Book No. , Page No. , in the Recorderts Office of St. Joseph County. NOW -;THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City South Bend, Indiana, that the North one-half of Tasher Avenue dedicated to the public ,use in said plat is hereby accepted and approved by said Board for and on behalf of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Councilman Glass next appeared before the Board and submitted a petition, signed 'by several residents on 23rd Street, requesting that a street light be installed at alley intersection between the five and six hundred block of 23rd Street. This was 'referred to Mr. Hunsberger for investigation and recommendation. Councilman Glass also submitted a petition, signed by ten residents of 26th 'Street, complaining of the deplorable condition caused by an incinerator which is 'located in the rear of 1224 South 26th Street. This was referred to Sergeant Coil for disposition and new location since this is a health hazard for the surrounding neighbors. A petition, bearing forty-two signatures of residents in the vicinity of Sample ;and Fellows Street, was referred to the Board by the Comirlon Council, calling for the .''removal of junkyard located at Southeast corner of Sample and Fellows Street. The Board directed the Clerk to notify the owner, Robert and Eugene Ham, to appear before the Board at the next regular meeting of the Board on Monday, August 23, 1954, at i10:00 A. M. DST. relative to the petition. j i A letter dated August 12, 1954, and signed by Mrs. Paul E. Haley, Chairman'of the St. Joseph Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, was received 11 by the Board requesting permission to conduct a street sale on live miniature orchids j 0 W • • •