11-12-12 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2012 the general area as a range of uses from low density residential to commercial and mixed uses. There are no other plans in effect for this area. The U.S. 31 is a major north/south thoroughfare. This location is near commercial zoning and uses to the north in the City as well as a vacant area of commercial zoned land to the south across U.S. 31. The most desirable use is one compatible with the existing residential and transitional land uses. The residential property to the north may be affected by the parking area being closer to the property line. It is responsible development and growth to support responsible growth along major corridors that are transitioning into commercial corridors. Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends that the petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation; and that the variances as submitted be approved. The relocation of U. S. 31 will be influencing land use changes in the area, and this rezoning is compatible with that trend. The variances meet the standards for approval by accommodating the existing structures on the site and providing appropriate protection to adjacent properties. Greg Bolin, 19667 Pasadena Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Bolin advised that he and his wife own the property. He stated that they are part of the relocation process with the new by-pass. He stated that they are requesting a zone change from SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to LB Local Business District to allow a gift shop; and three variances from the development standards. He asked the Council for their favorable consideration. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 50-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2222 WEST WASHINGTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO (2) IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this substitute bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Christa Nayder, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 11 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. Ms. Nayder advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from LI Light Industrial District to CB Community Business District; a Special Exception Use for indoor/outdoor soccer facility; and nine variances from the development standards. On Site is a building previously granted a Special Exception Use for an indoor/outdoor soccer facility. To the north are two single family homes and several vacant lots zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District and a few businesses zoned MU Mixed Use District. To the east is a warehouse zoned LI Light Industrial District. To the south are railroad tracks (unzoned) and, across the railroad tracks, a post office and industrial properties zoned GI General Industrial District. To the west is the former location of the South Bend Animal Care and Control, and the Frehauf sales, facility zoned GI General Industrial District. The “CB” Community Business District is established to provide a location for high volume and high intensity commercial uses. Activities in this district are often large space users which may include limited amounts of outdoor sales or outdoor operations. The site is 4.33 acres. There is an existing 9.670 square foot building covering 5% of the site New paving for 194 spaces is proposed covering 43% of the site. Access is from Washington Street. The remaining 54% of the improved portion of the site is designated as open 3