01/21/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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ajL 6 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 1-980 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, January 21, 1980, by President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Mr. McMahon noted receipt of an Addendum to Lease with R.E.A.L. Services, and he made a motion that the item be added to the agenda at this time. Mr. Kernan seconded the motion and it carried. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Mr. McMahon reported that the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 14, 1980, had been reviewed, and Mr. Kernan made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3485 This was the date set for holding a public hearing on Vacation Resolu- tion No. 3485, for the vacation of a 14' north -south alley between Main and Lafayette, starting at Navarre; thence south for a distance of 99'; and the vacation of a 14' east -west alley between Navarre and Marion, starting at Lafayette; thence east for a distance of 165' to the intersection of the north -south alley (both being in the Original Plat of South Bend). The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. It was noted that a notice had been sent to all public and private utilities and property owners in the vicinity of the proposed vacation. Mr. Joseph Forte, attorney for the South Bend Medical Foundation, with offices at 214 West Washington Street, made the presentation for the vacation. He introduced Mr. Joseph Mathews of Mathews-Puruckel.- Anella Architects, and Mr. Raymond Markey and Mr. Robert Annis representing the Foundation. Mr. Mathews presented to the Board drawings and maps showing the proposed vacation in relation to the surrounding properties and the Foundation. He indicated that the new five -story facility would have a new entrance on Lafayette Boulevard and exits have been increased and the City of South Bend has been granted a 14' easement. He explained that there was ample space and no obstruction for remaining residential occupancy. It was his opinion that the traffic problem on Navarre would be relieved somewhat if the proposed vacation was approved. Mr. McMahon asked how much parking the Foundation had, and Mr. McMahon indicated that there were 128 spaces. Mr. Hill asked if there was a building on the corner of Lafayette and Navarre, and Mr. Mathews indicated that: the building would be removed. Mr. Markey stated that the medical technology center was housed there. Mr. McMahon asked about the property owned by the Foundation, and Mr. Markey indicated that all the properties on Lafayette were owned by the Foundation except property on the corner and Mr. Brennan's property on Marion Street. Mr. Patrick Brennan, 215 West Marion Street, presented to the Board a drawing of the area showing the residential properties. He talked about the one -way street system in the area, stating that the alleys were needed by the property owners in view of the system. He stated that he was opposed to the vacation of the two alleys by the Medical Foundation. Ms. Margaret Martin, 525 North Main, indicated that she lived next door to the Medical Lab, and she talked about the use of the alleys in question. She wondered about trash pick -up and oil deliveries to her home should the alleys be vacated. She stressed her opposition to the proposed vacation. Mr. McMahon informed the Board members that, when the resolution was originally submitted for the vacation of the alleys, the Board indicated that a portion of the vacation would be considered if there was an easement granted to the city. Ms. Annebelle Brehmer, 609 North Lafayette Boulevard, indicated that the Circle of Mercy Day Care