10-09-00 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9.2000 Based on information available prior to the Area Plan Commission Public Hearing, the staff recommended that this petition be sent to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation. The "O" Office zoning on this property was established as a buffer between the commercial uses on the east and the single family neighborhood to the west. However, the Area Plan Commission, at their Public Hearing held on September 19, 2000, sent this bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Mike Danch, President, Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc., 3231 Sugar Maple Court, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this rezoning. Mr. Danch informed the Council that he represents the owners, James and Kathryn Holland, 1906 East Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, and the Estate of Lillith Campbell, c/o Tommie Gene Campbell, 25129 Pin Oak Drive, South Bend, Indiana as well as the contingent purchaser, Goodwill Industries of Michiana. Mr. Danch stated that this bill rezones the property from "O" Office to "C" Commercial. The site is located on the south side of Ireland Road west of Ironwood. Goodwill Industries proposes to build a new one (1) story eleven thousand five hundred (11,500) square foot building. The two (2) existing homes that are on the property would be removed. The building would set toward the south portion of the site and a parking area containing approximately sixty -nine (69) parking spaces would be located toward the front portion. There will be one access off the northwest corner of the site out to Ireland Road. Mr. Danch noted that City water and sewer are available to this location and the building would be connected to those facilities. The drainage will be addressed at the final site plan stage and it will meet all City requirements. All drainage standards and any screening standards that are required by the City will be met. This site is between Frank's Nursery on the east and a commercial corridor along the north portion of Ireland Road. To the west is the dentist office of Dr. David Varner. It is believed that this particular location is a good spot for Goodwill. Therefore, Mr. Danch asked for the Council's favorable approval. 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. Councilmember Varner noted that for the record he is the owner of the property to the west of this proposed site and it was his understanding that there was only one (1) remonstrator at the Area Plan Commission Public Hearing. He further noted that he has spoken to the purchaser and they are in agreement and he will be in support of this rezoning. Therefore, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 77 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 229 SOUTH WILLIAM, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Coleman made a motion to continue this bill until November 13, 2000, at the request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 10 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3016 PORTAGE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA