10-14-02 Community & Economic Development

Home Browse Search

tommtttce Upon (ommunttt aub etonoutit atinloinntnt QCommitt * The October 14, 2002 meeting of the Community and Economic Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kuspa, Varner, Kirsits, Coleman and Kelly; Community &Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Economic Development Assistant Director Michael Beitzinger, Mark Johnson,Terry Bland of the MO eUb 'etOttnt and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member King called for a report on Bill No. 02-77 which is a three (3) year real property tax abatement request for Larry C. and Carol! A. Johnson for the property located at 3227 West Sample Street. Economic Development Assistant Director Michael Beitzinger reviewed his report dated October 7, 2002 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner proposes to construct a 6,000 square foot addition to the facility located at 3227 West Sample Street which currently houses the South Bend Discount Liquor store and the store called "Karen for Your Hair". The total space would be divided into four (4) units each having at least 1,500 square feet. The total cost of the project ranges between $250,000 and $275,000. Mr. Beitzinger noted that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a three (3) year real property tax abatement under § 2-79.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing"retail/commercial development in Urban Enterprise Zones". Mr. Mark L. Johnson, Secretary/Treasurer for South Bend Discount Liquors made the presentation. He noted that he would be available for any questions which the Council may have. Council Member Kuspa stated that he visited the area in question and spoke with the petitioners. He believes that the development would be a positive addition to the west side. He noted that the current stores are clean and well-operated, and that the new development would be an asset to the area. Following discussion, Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 02-77 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned the Committee muting at 4:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council 4piriber Karl King,Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee KCF:kmf Attachments