09-13-10 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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7 /• f ~~pA- }ZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE September 13, 2010 The September 13, 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 4:05 p.m., in the Informal Meeting Room, 4th Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana Committee Members Present: AI Kirsits, Tom LaFountain, Oliver Davis, David Varner Other Council Present: Derek Dieter, Ann Puzzello, Karen White, Tim Rouse, Henry Davis Others Present: Mayor Luecke, Rich Deahl, Jeff Parrott, Sal Gerschoffer, Christine Gerschoffer, Silvia 0. Costellon, Steve Luecke, Tom Figel, Tom Price, Christa Nayder, Randy Schlipp, Gale Schlipp, Nike Schlipp, Jennie Schlipp, Joel Bowers, Jason Sibley, Jim Parker, Paul Duda Agenda: Bill No. 45-10 -Floodplain Regulations Bill No. 10-40 -Special Exception 3700 S. Gertrude Bill No. 45-10 -Floodplain Regulations Chairperson Kirsits with full committee in attendance called upon Christa Nayder from the staff of the Area Plan Commission to present Bill No. 45-10. She explained that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had recently reviewed flood hazards in the area. In order to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program (MFIP) each jurisdiction is required to adopt FEMA standards. That is the reason for the requested action. She indicated the Area Plan Commission had reviewed the changes and sent a favorable recommendation to Council. Gary Gilot, the Director of Public Works, spoke in support of adopting the new FEMA standards. Chairperson Kirsits opened the hearing to Council questions. Councilmember Henry Davis wondered if floodplain boundaries could be changed locally. While Gary Gilot said probably not, Christa Nayder, Area Plan Commission promised follow-up answers to other questions. She also reported a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. Calling the question, Chairperson Kirsits accepted a motion from Varner, a seconded from Oliver Davis, and support from all to send the bill favorably. Bill No. 10-40 -Special Exception 3700 S. Gertrude Chairperson Kirsits began the hearing by reading the four main criteria evaluated in granting a special exception. He also noted the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) had given 10-40 a unanimous favorable recommendation.