06-28-10 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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~~ ~ .~~~~ ~~, ``~'#~- M ZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE June 28, 2010 The June 28, 2010 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member AI "Buddy" Kirsits at 4:00 p.m., in the Informal Meeting Room, 4~" Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, Oliver Davis, David Varner Other Council Present: Ann Puzzello, Karen White, Tim Rouse, Henry Davis, Jr. Others Present: Rita Kopala, Mark Lyons, Gregg Zientara, Ron Berkheiser, Elizabeth Parvu, Jeff Vitton Jack Dillon, Tom Price, Jeff Parrott, Mayor Luecke, Marti Wolfson, Gary Gilot, Aladean DeRose Agenda: Bill No. 10-32 -Annexation Center Twp. Bill No. 23-10 -Annexation Centre Twp. Bill No. 10-30 -Special Exception - 2211 S. Michigan Bill No. 10-32 & Bill No. 23-10 -Annexation Centre Twp. Chairperson Kirsits with a full committee present began the hearing by announcing both bills relative to the Berkheiser annexation would be heard jointly. The property in question is a small .2169 acre residential property with no proposed use change. The reason for the voluntary annexation was to allow connection to the city sewer system. Anew septic system was both problematic and too expensive. Jeff Vitton explained the city support from his economic development planner by state law included an analysis of the fiscal impact of the annexation. He estimated a five year cost to the city of $6500 with a return of at least $6750 over the same period. Also reported was the okay from effected departments. The petitioner was present for questions but there were none. Calling the question, Chairperson Kirsits, accepted a motion from Councilmember Varner, seconded by Councilmember Oliver Davis that Bill No. 23-10 to the full Council favorably. All supported. Additionally, Councilmember LaFountain moved Bill No. 10-32 go to Council favorably as well. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded and all concurred. Bill No. 10-30 -Special Exception - 2211 S. Michigan This bill would allow a special exception for a pastry decoration shop offering classes at 2211 S. Michigan. The exception was required in a MU mixed use district. Mark Lyons, of the Building Department reported the hearing before the BZA resulted in a unanimously favorable recommendation without any objectors or reservation. The petitioner Elizabeth Parvu was available for questions, but there were none. On a motion by Councilmember Varner seconded by Councilmember Oliver Davis, supported by all the bill went to Council favorably. There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time. Chairperson Kirsits adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~i r , AI "Buddy" Kirsits, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee