05-23-11 Common Council Meeting Minutes

Home Browse Search

REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 2011 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposed 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 recommendation of the City of South Bend Comprehensive plan; all of which is requested by the South Bend Municipal Code §21-09.03 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/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this Committee held Public Hearings on Bill Nos. 11-36 and 11-37 and send them to the full Council with favorable recommendations. Mr. Charles Bulot, C.B.O. Building Commissioner, 125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Area Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Bulot advised that Bill Nos. 11-36 and 11-37 are requests for Special Exceptions for off site parking for the proposed St. Joseph High School. He advised that the Area Board of Zoning Appeals gave Bill Nos. 11-36 and 11-37 public hearing on May 4, 2011 and sends both bills to the Common Council with favorable recommendations. Mr. Mike Danch, Danch, Harner & Associates, Inc., 1643 Commerce Drive, South Bend, Indiana, representing the petitioners, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend Campus, Inc.; Roman J. Smith 2010 Revocable Trust; Camiel & Rose Van De Walle; and Judith Casey, made the presentation for Bill Nos. 11-36 and 11-37. Mr. Danch advised that the owners have been approached by representatives of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne, who desire to purchase the property from the owners and build a new St. Joseph High School Campus, athletic fields and parking areas for staff, students and visitors. Mr. Danch stated that the requests for the Special Exceptions are proposed for off-site parking for the school campus. The Special Exception Use is due to the fact that these properties are presently zone “MU” Mixed Use District. The Ordinance requires that parking lots which do not contain a primary use to be approved as a Special Exception Use. Mr. Danch stated that the petitioners and contingent purchaser believe that moving the proposed school campus to the former site of the hospital would have a positive effect on the neighborhood. It will take the vacant site and allow for a new use which will serve the community for decades to come. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolutions at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember White made a motion to adopt Bill No. 11-36. Councilmember Rouse seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to adopt Bill No. 11-37. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. 14