03/26/13 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26 2013 99 inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would hinder the use of a public right -of -way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Area Plan gives a positive recommendation subject to an access easement to Parcel 18 -1018 -0716. Therefore, Mr. Gilot made a motion that the Clerk send a letter to the petitioner recommending approval of the request for vacation subject to the cross - access agreement. Mr. Mecham seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST /WEST ALLEY BETWEEN INDIANA STREET AND DUBAIL STREET FROM CARROLL STREET TO THE NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY Mr. Gilot indicated that Pastor Ricardo Taylor, Sr. of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 137 East Indiana Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46613, has 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 & 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. Engineering stated the applicant must maintain utility easements. Mr. Mecharn stated the need to relocate utilities should be addressed in the letter sent to the petitioner. Therefore, Mr. Inks made a motion that the Clerk send a letter to the petitioner recommending approval of the request for vacation subject to utility easements /relocation. Mr. Mecham seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE EAST OHIO STREET AND SOUTH MARIETTA STREET FROM EAST SAMPLE STREET TO SOUTH HIGH STREET Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. Michael Mecham, City Engineer, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced street. 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 & 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. Community Investment recommends approval subject to the final site plan for the Fire Department Training Facility design consideration for Southeast Park. Engineering stated the applicant must maintain utility easements. Therefore, Mr. Inks made a motion that the Clerk send a letter to the petitioner recommending approval of the request for vacation. Mr. Mecham seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign LOCATION: 1827 North Meade Street 2207 Roger Street 738 South 33`a Street REMARKS: All criteria has been met APPROVE RENEWAL OF WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT(S) In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Kim Thompson, Division of Environmental Services, submitted the following Wastewater Discharge Permit(s) and recommended approval of their renewal: Company: Monarch Textile Rental Services — Reissue Location: 1601 Lincoln Way West