09-23-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 the Council with a favorable recommendation subject to a final site development plan showing screening on the south side. Although this property is currently zoned residentially and abuts residential zoning to the north, south and west, it is unlikely that the commercial structure that was used as a private club in the past will ever be used residentially. Mr. Anthony M. Zappia, Attorney at Law, 52582 U.S. 31 North, South Bend, Indiana, representing the Ironworkers Club 292, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Zappia informed the Council that this petition requests a zone change for property located at 505 South Logan Street which contains a commercial structure which has been vacant for approximately two and one -half (21/2) years since the Ironworkers Club relocated to 3515 Boland Drive. Mr. Zappia noted that this facility, comprised of a steel frame with metal sheeting, was previously used as a meeting hall, for apprenticeship training and as a reception area. Mr. Zappia reviewed for the Council the various uses surrounding this building. He noted that by the very nature of this structure they do not believe that it will ever be used for residential purposes in the future and therefore the highest and best use for the property would be for what they are proposing tonight. The contingent purchasers are Lynn and John Rodriguez who have operated a small print shop called Mito -Craft, Inc. at 2416 Mishawaka Avenue for the past nine (9) years. Because their lease is expiring, they are looking to purchase their own building. Mr. Zappia noted that the Rodriguez's employ four (4) individuals. They utilize light duty presses and provide product identification decals for manufacturing companies as well as for municipalities including the City of South Bend. Mr. Zappia respectfully requested that the Council follow the recommendation of the Area Plan Commission and grant this rezoning request. He noted that Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez and Mr. Bob Eaton, President of the Ironworkers Club, were available to answer any questions the Council may have. 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 was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill. Council President Kelly noted that he has known the Rodriguez's for some time and they have run a fine business on Mishawaka Avenue. He stated that this move will benefit them and the Third District of South Bend which he represents. Therefore, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 74 -02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $348,654 WITHIN FUND 212 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING THE AMERICORPS Councilmember Aranowski reported that the Personnel & Finance Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Beth Leonard, Director, Financial & Program Management, Community & Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Leonard advised that this bill will allow the City to continue to act as the administrator for the -3-