10-23-00 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2000 He noted that they are confident that even at the maximum usage level the noise would be below the day time and night time noise ordinance levels. Another change in this proj ect is that there will now be an outside elevator which allows even more space inside the building for expansion of medical laboratories. In conclusion, Mr. Hardy asked for a favorable review of this petition. Councilmember Kirsits inquired if the South Bend Medical Foundation had any discussions with Memorial Hospital regarding their helicopter plans and the fact that the plan to expand to seven (7) floors would knock their 8 -1 flight ratio into the street. Mr. Hardy advised that he was not involved in any of those discussions and he deferred to Ms. Ann Sullivan. Ms. Ann Sullivan, Treasurer, South Bend Medical Foundation, 52855 Azelea Court, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that they were approached by Memorial Hospital and they advised them of their plans to expand to seven (7) floors. She stated that it was her understanding that that may have made some change in their project. However, when the Medical Foundation building was first constructed in 1981 it was designed to be expanded to seven (7) floors and that was the only place they had for expansion. She confirmed that they did have the foresight to have footings and supports in place at that time. 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 being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Aranowski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 88 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING HISTORIC LANDMARKS FOR STRUCTURES AND REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300 PORTAGE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Counciliember Coleman made a motion to consider the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Varner 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. Mr. John Oxian, 742 Sancome Street, South Bend, Indiana, President and Acting Director, Historic Preservation Commission, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1123, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Oxian informed the Council that the structures located at Riverview Cemetery to be designated by this bill include the Riverview Cemetery Gatehouse which is a bungalow style building built in 1900. The crematory and columbarium, of the classic revival style, were also constructed about the same time. The LaSalle Landing /St. Joseph Kankakee Portage goes back to 1679. The Historic Preservation Commission felt that these were important areas that should be land marked and saving these buildings and the landing is a good start in preserving our historical past. Therefore, they are being recommended for landmark status. 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 being no one 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. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.