07-09-12 Zoning & Annexation Committee

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Zoning and Annexation Committee 2012 South Bend Common Council The July 10, 2012 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Oliver Davis 3:30 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Henry Davis, Jr., Oliver Davis, Dr. Ferlic, Dr. Varner, Dieter, Gavin Ferlic and White; Mike Schmuhl, Eugene Phillips, Christa Nayder, Sheri Miller Story, Gary Gilot, P.E., Don Inks, Rae, Joseph Shabazz, Mr Shabazz, members of the news media and Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Oliver Davis noted that the members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee include: Council Members Dr. Varner — who serves as Vice - Chairperson, Gavin Ferlic, Dr. Ferlic, and himself as Chairperson. Bill No. 12 -12 — Rezoning of 501 South Parry Street — Councilmanic District 4: Council Member Oliver Davis noted that Bill No. 12 -12 was continued to this date from the June 25th meeting. He then called for an update from the Area Plan Staff. Christa Nayder of the Area Plan Staff noted that the Bill requests a zone change from SG2 Single Family & Two Family District to CB Community Business District. It received an unfavorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission at its May 15, 2012 meeting. Since the last Common Council meeting, Ms. Nader noted that Council Member Oliver Davis met with the Petitioner, the Petitioner's son, Scott Ford, Catherine Hostetler of the Historic Preservation Commission to discuss concerns raised by the Council. The result of that meeting is the proposed Exhibit A setting forth written commitments which would run with the land. Mr. Eugene Phillips of 509 South Parry stated that he has agreed to all of the items set forth in the written commitments. The Council Attorney read a proposed amendment to Section I of Bill No. 12 -12 which would make reference to Exhibit A, in the event that the Committee would recommend the Bill favorably. During the public portion on the Bill, Sheri Miller Story of 401 East Colfax noted that the Chamber of Commerce has "urban planning concerns" with regard to the proposed rezoning pending before the Council, noting that she was not specifically speaking against the Petitioner himself. Dr. Varner thanked Dr. Ferlic for following thru on this matter and arranging what resulted in the written commitments. He also noted that he appreciates the concerns raised by the Chamber. Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. noted that the City should encourage small businesses.