04-10-00 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 2000 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the special exception will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; 3. The need for the special exception arises from specific conditions peculiar to the property involved; 4. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which this special exception is sought; and The approval does not interfere substantially with the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City of South Bend. SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adopted by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Councilmember Ujdak reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Catherine M. Brucker, Assistant Zoning Administrator, Building Department, 205 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 100, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for the Board of Zoning Appeals. Ms. Brucker informed the Council that this is an existing building and allowing it to be occupied with a retail building and residential unit will actually enhance the public health and safety by providing security. Ms. Brucker also noted that inhabiting the building which has sat vacant for numerous years with a retail/residential use will improve the property values to the surrounding neighborhood. Not allowing the use would actually prevent development and improvement of the area. In conclusion, Ms. Brucker noted that the Board of Zoning Appeals, at their meeting held on March 16, 2000, sends this petition to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Jack S. Hartsell, 61760 66t" Avenue, Hartford, Michigan, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Hartsell indicated that he is one (1) of the owners of the former State Bank building. He stated that it is his belief that living in the building will add more security. The downstairs will be used as an antique business which is open to the public by appointment only. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Mr. J. Edward Talley, Director, Historic Preservation Commission, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1123, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that this is an excellent re -use of a building that has recently been declared an historic landmark and the continued use of this building is saving the history of the community. There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor of this bill and no one was present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. Therefore, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.