04-11-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11,2005 note for the Zoo is a trip to Botswana, Africa, by the Zoo’s Development Director Jason Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs sent back two weeks of reports that were aired by Channel 22 and the South Bend Tribune and were very well received by the public. Things are not exactly rd perfect in the 3 District, we still have problems to resolve, but with the continued cooperation of neighborhood organizations and the City, we can make progress in st making South Bend a 21 Century City. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES There were no reports from City Offices at this time. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:10 p.m., Councilmember White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Roland Kelly, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, 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 pubic, which outline the Council rules and procedures, and are located on the railing in the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 1-05 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3400 NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46615, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT #3, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kuspa made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to strike this bill from consideration at the request of the petitioner.Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 6-05 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 4, LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND GI GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS TO CLARIFY AND ADD TO THE ALLOWED USES Councilmember White made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this substitute bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Paul “P.J.” Thuringer, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, presented the report from the Commission. Mr. Thuringer advised that this bill is initiated by the Area Plan Commission. This is a request for a text amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance. Through the course of working with the new ordinance, it has been determined that some new uses need to be added in order to clarify the allowable uses. The following uses are being added as primary uses to the “LI” Light Industrial District: distribution centers and truck 2