06/12/12 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APPLICANT: BUSINESS ADDRESS: DAYS /TIMES OF OPERATION JUNE 12, 2012 205 The Backstage Grill 222 South Michigan Street 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Mr. Inks made a motion that the Sidewalk Caf6 Permit Application be approved subject to a five foot (5') clear pedestrian path being maintained. Ms. Roos seconded the motion which carried. APPROVAL OF LICENSE RENEWALS Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations for the following applications for License Renewals: Applicant: St. Joseph Valley Watercolor Society Type: Transient Merchant Renewal Location: Leeper Park Date /Time: June 16, 2012 -- -10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and June 17, 2012 — 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remarks: Favorable Recommendations Type: Open Air Business Applicant: Urban Garden Market Location: 1025 North Bendix Drive Date/Time: Saturdays June 16- October 22, 2012, Saturdays Only; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Remarks: Community and Economic Development stated Approval Subject to Redevelopment Commission Approving Use of Land Mr. Inks stated the Redevelopment Commission has approved the use of the land for the Urban Garden Market, and made a motion to approve both license applications. Ms. Roos seconded the motion, which carried. APPROVAL OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT — AIDS MINISTRIES /AIDS ASSIST OF NORTHERN INDIANA Mr. Gilot stated an application for a Revocable Permit has been received for the purpose of allowing the installation of a 20' Inflatable Gorilla on the northwest corner of Wayne Street and St. Joseph Street (201 South William Street) to promote the Rooftop Rendezvous on Friday June 15, 2012 with setup on June 13, 2012. Engineering stated the sidewalks cannot be blocked and a minimum of five feet must be provided for ADA Access; no traffic signal or other traffic signs shall be blocked; appropriate guying and ballasting must be provided to properly support the gorilla, and all supports must be independent of city poles or signal supports; and if streets are to be blocked, for set up or take down, proper traffic control must be established. The Board added that a back -up for electricity should be provided in the case of an emergency to prevent the deflation of the inflatable, and the possibility of falling into traffic. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roos and carried, the Revocable Permit was approved subject to all of the above. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST HALF Of THE EAST /WEST ALLEY BETWEEN THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY AND HILL STREET, NORTH OF LASALLE_STREET AND SOUTH OF MADISON STREET Mr. Gilot indicated that Joseph and Deanna Kamboc, 319 Hill Street, South Bend, Indiana 46617, 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. Mr. Steve Matz was present and stated he is the Real Estate Agent for the petitioner's. He stated the property has been sold to Joseph and Suzanne Gelchion and that should be reflected in the record. Mr. Matz stated he is also the agent for the Gelchion's and is present on their behalf.