03/27/12 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 2012 113 FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION W PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST HALF OF THE SECOND EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF SAMPLE STREET BETWEEN WEBSTER STREET AND ARNOLD STREET Mr. Gilot indicated that John Kucharski, the owner of the adjacent property at 825 South Arnold Street and Mr. Pete Perez, land contract buyer of the same property, submitted a request to vacate the above referenced alley. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Solid Waste, Community and Economic Development and Engineering. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of unfavorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Fire Department, and NIPSCO. The Fire Department stated the closest hydrant is in front of 823 South Arnold next to the alley being requested to vacate. There are garage structures behind this address and the hydrant is about 100 -150 feet away. The next hydrant is about 300 -350 feet away. Vacating the alley would delay water supply to the fire trucks. NIPSCO stated they currently have active gas facilities in the alley. They need to retain access to these facilities for maintenance purposes. Structures cannot be built of over the alley if it is vacated. Area Plan stated the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right -of -way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Area Plan stated the tax records indicate that the applicant does not own the abutting property and therefore may not have standing to request the vacation. Mr. Gilot noted attached documentation shows the owner of the property as Mr. Kucharski. Therefore, Mr. Gilot made a motion that the Clerk send a letter to the petitioner recommending approval of the request for vacation subject to utility easements. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST HALF OF THE SECOND EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF DUNHAM STREET BETWEEN WEBSTER STREET AND ARNOLD STREET Mr. Gilot indicated that Ms. Nora Hernandez, 725 South Arnold Street, South Bend, Indiana 46619, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced alley. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Solid Waste, Community and Economic Development and Engineering. Area Plan stated the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right -of -way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Mr. Inks made a motion that the Clerk send a letter to the petitioner recommending approval of the request for vacation. Mr. Gilot seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE AND DENY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the following traffic control device was approved: NEW INSTALLATION: 2 -Hour Handicapped Parking LOCATION: South Side of Washington Street between Lafayette Boulevard and Main Street in Front of the Tower Building REMARKS: All criteria has been met Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the following traffic control device was denied: DENIED: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign LOCATION: 226 East Altgeld Street REMARKS: Driveway Provides Better Access to Residence FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE