04-25-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING April 25, 2022 Councilmember Lori Hamann states, seconded. President McBride states it has been motioned and seconded. Councilmembers will vote by acclamation. All are in favor for moving into the Committee as a Whole. Motions carried. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilmember Canneth Lee reports the Committee of the Whole is now in session. Clerk Jones will provide the second reading for the following bills. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILLS ON SECOND READING BILL NO. 09-22 AN ORDIANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN. AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2413 PRAIRIE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6 IN SOUTH BEND, IN. Councilmember Lee requests committee report. Councilmember Hamann responds that Bill NO. 09-22 came before the Zoning and Annexation this afternoon and comes with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Lee requests that the petitioner state their name and address and share key points before the council. Joe Molnar, Property Development Manager, offices on the 14`h floor of the County City Building states the petition is for the rezoning of property 2413 Prairie Ave. The petition in question is in the northwest comer lot at the intersection of Olive and Prairie Ave on the southwest side of the city of South Bend, IN. It's all zoned S 1 suburban neighborhood, primarily single-family use. It's the last remaining portion of the intersection that has not been zoned. For commercial activity to the south there is a property zoned commercial, to the southeast a property zoned C commercial and directly east a property zoned NC Neighborhood Center, which is more urban, a commercial and mixed-use zoning classification. It is the last portion of the intersection that is only single- family housing allowed. It is mostly vacant with one remaining house on. Site plans have been submitted with convenient store in the northwest portion of the site and then gas pumps along Prairie Ave. Joe Molnar continues rezoning the property to C commercial will allow for commercial growth along Prairie Ave. It is an intersection of two major corridors in the city. With the intersection of those two major corridors in the city which typically is zone for commercial uses. Site does meet all proper buffering to protect the single-family neighborhood. Developer upgrading Victoria Street up to C commercial standards. Current street can't handle commercial traffic. It should go to the Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation. From Plan Commission to Council with a favorable mention. Councilmember Lee responds with any questions from the council to the petitioner. Councilmember Lee restates no questions from Councilmembers; go to public portion. Steve Ruby 315 W Jefferson St. Abonmarche Consultants. Joining the lots will allow us to be able to use the corner for the convenience store. An asset and potential business addition to the neighborhood. Councilmember Lee responds with anyone from the public wishing to express interest in favor of Bill No. 09-22. Clerk Jones, no one in the virtual public is expressing interest to speak in favor of Bill No. 09-22. `A