08-09-99 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999 BILL NO. 43-99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1422 E. CALVERT ST. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to continue this bill until the August 23, 1999, meeting of the Council at the request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. BILL NO. 44 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1005 QUEEN STREET, AT THE CORNER OF SHERMAN AND QUEEN, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kelly made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Councilmember Pfeifer reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. John Byorni, Assistant Director, Area Plan Commission, Room 1140 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. Mr. Byorni advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from "D" Light Industrial, "D" Height and Area to "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area to allow for a single family residence. Mr. Byorni stated that the property is currently vacant. Access to the site is from Queen and Sherman Streets. The total site to be rezoned is fourteen thousand two hundred eight (14,208) square feet. Mr. Byorni further noted that the Area Plan Commission, based on its Public Hearing held on July 20, 1999, sent this petition to the Council with a favorable recommendation. He noted that this site is adjacent to many other residential uses. Ideally, the remaining residential sized lots on the north side of Queen Street will also be rezoned and developed as homes to provide a distinct boundary from the industrial use to the south. Mr. Byorni further noted that the petitioner should be aware that those lots are currently zoned "D" Light Industrial and could be developed for industrial purposes at any time in the future. Mr. Harry Lacy, 704 E. Corby Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, was present on behalf of the Petitioner, Ms. Debra Turner, 704 East Corby Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana and made the presentation for this rezoning. Mr. Lacy stated that Ms. Debra Turner is the owner of the land and she intends to build a single family house. He noted that they believe it is a good neighborhood and they have received good comments from the neighbors in regards to their intent to build a new house in the area. Mr. Lacy further noted that they believe this new house will uplift the neighborhood and be a positive impact for 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. There was no one present wishing to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Aranowski advised that the Keller Park neighborhood is very excited about this rezoning as it is fulfilling their plan for the area. Councilmember Aranowski wished the new owners the best of luck. Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to send this bill to the full Council favorably. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes.