02-12-12 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 02 -13 -12 Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis; David Varner; Dr. Fred Ferlic; Gavin Ferlic Other Council Members Present: Tim Scott; Henry Davis, Jr.; Karen White; Derek Dieter; Valerie Schey Others Present: Marco Mariani; Phil Byrd; George Lane; Kyle Chamberlin; Mark Lyons; Carol Davis; Mark Neal; Kevin Allen; Kathy Cekanski - Farrand; Gary Gilot Agenda: Bill No. 12 -04 — Special Exception — 505 E. Broadway Bill No. 12 -05 — Special Exception — 3836 Nimtz Parkway Bill No. 12 -06 — Special Exception —17917 S.R. 23 Chairperson Oliver Davis opened the meeting noting the full committee was present to hear the three bills under consideration. Bill No. 12 -04 — This bill requests a special exception be granted for the petitioner, South Bend Heritage, to reduce the number of parking spaces from the 7 required to 4 at 505 E. Broadway. SBH is renovating this vacant home to serve as a property leasing office for South Bend Heritage properties on the southeast side. Mark Lyons reported a unanimous favorable recommendation for the request from the BZA. There was no remonstrance at the BZA hearing. Marco Mariani, South Bend Heritage Director, made a brief presentation providing two letters of support from nearby residents (copies attached.) Marco described the rehab as a $100,000 investment in the neighborhood. No one was present to speak for or against so Councilmember Varner motioned a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded and all affirmed. Bill No. 12 -05 — This bill requests an exception be granted for the construction of 3 cell towers, 90' high at 3626 Nimtz Parkway. Mark Lyons, representing the BZA, reported a favorable recommendation coming from the BZA hearing. Mrs. Kerry Wallace, an employee of the petitioner made a brief presentation. There were no remonstrators. On a motion by Councilmember Varner, seconded by Councilmember Gavin Ferlic and ratified by all Bill No. 12 -05 was forwarded favorably. Bill No. 12 -06 — The petitioner requested this bill be continued until the March 26, 2012 meeting. Councilmember Varner so moved, Council member Gavin Ferlic seconded and all affirmed. There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Oliver Davis adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m.