09-11-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 in order to permit: The Approval of a Special Exception to allow for off-site parking usage for 1323 and 1329 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana per Section 21-07-04 © 3 of the City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance. SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposes use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive plan; all of which is requested by the South Bend Municipal Code §21-09.03(i). SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Timothy A. Rouse Member of the Common Council Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, 125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Fozo advised that the petitioner Gregory & Alice Aldridge & Ironwood Family Dentistry is seeking a Special Exception for off site parking in an “OB” District. The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on August 17, 2006 and sends this bill to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Michael J. Danch, President, Danch, Harner & Associates, Inc., 1643 Commerce Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation on behalf of the petitioners Gregory & Alice Aldridge & Ironwood Family Dentistry. Mr. Danch advised that the petitioners are requesting the approval of a Special Exception for their properties located at 1323 and 1329 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana. This Special Exception will allow for the use of existing off-site parking to service and existing Dentist Office and a new office building for an Insurance Agency and a Detective Agency. The new office building is replacing a structure that presently houses the Insurance and Detective Agency offices. The properties are presently zoned “OB” Office Buffer District classification. Mr. Danch further noted that the approval of this special exception will fit with the existing mixed uses along this portion of Ironwood Drive. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. 13