08-14-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Chief Eugene Kyle stated that he was present tonight on behalf of Chief Fautz, who was unable to be here due to a family commitment. Chief Kyle stated that Captain Friend is known as a mentor to thousands of individuals. His commitment to the youth and public safety has created positive quality in his police work and are a legacy to live up to. He wished Captain Friend and his wife, Jane, all the best in the future. Imam C. Abullah Nabaa, (no address given) stated that he had observed Captain Friends work as both a citizen and a police officer and commended him for his humble ways. Additionally, Councilmembers Dieter, Kirsits, Pfeifer, Puzzello, Rouse and Varner offered comments and thanked Captain Friend for his 44 years of exemplary and extraordinary talents and his sincerely dedicated and caring public service on the South Bend Police Department. Captain Ed Friend thanked the Council for this honor. He stated that life is beautiful, set your goals everyday and try to achieve them. He thanked his wife, Jane, for standing behind him and looks forward to whatever the future holds. Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:35 p.m., Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Kelly, presiding. Councilmember Kelly explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code and that pamphlets were available to the public, which outline the Council rules and procedures, and are located on the railing in the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 30-06 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1954 PRAIRIE AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Robert Nemeth, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 3747 Palomino Circle, South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. The petitioner is requesting a zone change from “LB” Local Business to “CB” Community Business to allow for an existing building to be used for an automobile repair shop. On site is a vacant building formally used as a gas station with two bays. To the north are single-family homes zoned “SF2” Single-Family Residential. To the east are single-family houses zoned “MU” Mixed Use and “SF2” Single-Family Residential. To the south are single-family houses zoned “SF2” Single-Family Residential. To the west are single-family houses zoned “SF2” Single-Family Residential and “MU” Mixed use and a tavern zoned “MU” Mixed Use. The “CB” Community Business District is established provide a location for high volume and high intensity commercial uses. Activities in this district are often large space users which may include limited amounts 3