10-14-2024 Zoning & Annexation Committee Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Citizen Member Stacy Odom-Absent Citizen Member Jordan Giger-Aye Kari Myers, Zoning Specialist from the Department of Community Investment on the 14th floor of the County-City building, stated that this bill requests a special exception for restaurant use. She clarified that, following the last meeting,the focus is on ensuring the use remains more restaurant-oriented rather than overly commercial. This bill has been forwarded to the committee from the Board of Zoning Appeals with a favorable recommendation. Fabiola Garcia,petitioner at 623 South Olive Street, South Bend, IN 46619, stated that this space will be used to sell a variety of beverages, both cold and hot, as well as food items such as waffles and crepes. Committee Vice-Chair Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers asked the petitioner to reiterate what the restaurant will offer. Fabiola Garcia responded that the restaurant would function more as a coffee shop. Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski expressed that these healthy food options are a valuable addition to the local neighborhood, and she is pleased to see the initiative succeed. Committee Member White noted that the space was previously used for retail and asked if the petitioners plan to utilize the entire building. Fabiola Garcia confirmed that they intend to use the entire building. Committee Chair Davis held the public hearing, and nobody spoke. Committee Member Niezgodski motioned to send Substitute Bill No. 38-24 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Committee Member White and carried by a vote of five (5) ayes with one (1) committee member absent. Committee Chair Dr. Oliver Davis -Aye Committee Vice Chair Ophelia Gooden Rodgers—Aye Committee Member Sheila Niezgodski -Aye Committee Member Karen White -Aye Citizen Member Stacy Odom-Absent Citizen Member Jordan Giger-Aye Bill No. 42-24—Amending Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 829 South 27'h Street Skip Morrell, Principal Development Planner on the 14th floor of the County-City building, stated that further discussions are needed with the petitioner to clarify the details of this bill before it is presented to the committee. Committee Chair Warner held the public hearing, and nobody spoke. Committee Member White motioned to table Bill No. 52-24 to the Zoning and Annexation committee meeting on October 28, 2024, which was seconded by Committee Vice-Chair Gooden-Rodgers and carried by a vote of five (5) ayes with one (1) committee member absent. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend,Indiana 46601 p.574.235.9221 f.574.235.9173 www.southbendin.gov