08-27-01 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 2001 A check of the Agency's maps indicates that no public wells, flood hazards, wetlands or environmental hazard areas are present. The site plan is preliminary. The City Engineer will require a drainage plan at the final site plan stage. The Area Plan Commission, at its meeting held on July 17, 2001, sent this petition to the Council with a favorable recommendation subject to a final site development plan. The proposed rezoning is not out of character with the surrounding area, and will allow for the expansion of an existing local business. Mr. Sean Pierre Trotter, 2305 Kenwood Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this petition. Mr. Trotter informed the Council that his family has been in business for thirty -five (35) years and with this new expansion they will bring six (6) to seven (7) new jobs to the area. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rod Taylor, 720 West Grove, Mishawaka, Indiana, advised that he works for Stanz Food Service and sells food to Frankie's Barbeque Restaurant. He stated that the restaurant could use a renovation of the building. Mr. Taylor spoke to Mr. Trotter's character saying his words are true and his heart is good. Mr. Michael James Clark, Jr., 1121 North Olive Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that Frankie's has been a part of everyone's family and he needs to make the restaurant bigger and hire more people. He noted that the restaurant is a landmark and a tradition as well as a vital focal point of that section of town. Ms. Janice Hall, no address given, advised that Mr. Trotter helped her open up a Frankie's in Niles, and he needs to expand in order to get people in and out. She noted that Mr. Trotter is a caring person and she asked that the Council give him the opportunity to rezone and expand his business. Mr. Steve White, 1606 Johnson, South Bend, Indiana, stated that Mr. Trotter has a strong character and is an excellent businessman. The expansion is needed to improve customer service. Mr. White asked the Council to give this rezoning their positive approval. Mr. White also noted that he supports Mr. Trotter's request for rezoning at 1512 Liston. Ms. Jan Kimbro, owner of JKP Printing, 1701 West Linden, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she supports this expansion. She noted that Mr. Trotter has made improvements to the neighborhood as well. There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 50 -01 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1512 LISTON IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kelly made motion to consider the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember White reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation as substituted. Mr. Jeff Myers, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, Room 1140 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. Mr. Myers advised that the petitioners are requesting a zone change from "A -1" Residential, "A"