04-25-13 Redevelopment Commission Minutes

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —April 25, 2013 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. South Bend Central Development Area (4) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Ms. Schey and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to Proposal for Professional Services related to Memorial Hospital Area Fagade Improvements. (5) Ratification of Letter of Authorization for president of Silver Hawks to file petition for variances for Coveleski signs. Mr. Inks noted that there is a sign that has been put up on the synagogue /team store that does not meet the sign ordinance. There are also some banners that will be framed in on the main entrance into the building that are outside the sign ordinances as well. The letter is authorization for Joe Hart, the President of Silver Hawks, on behalf of the Redevelopment Commission, to request the variances for the signs. Ms. Jones noted that authorization was to sign the petition. Ultimately, the Board of Zoning Appeals makes the decision on the variance. Mr. Inks noted that it is the staff s intent to dispose of property that is not available for development, such as the synagogue / "team store ". We intend to transfer it to the Park Department. Eventually all of the land surrounding the Coveleski Park (same block) that the Redevelopment Commission owns will be transferred to Parks. These types of actions should be infrequent in the future. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission ratified the Letter of Authorization for president of Silver Hawks to file petition for variances for Coveleski signs. B. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Amendment to Temporary Use and License Agreement with Unity Gardens @ LaSalle Square. Mr. Relos noted that on February 28, 2013, the Commission was presented with an update on the Unity Gardens at La Salle Square, and was asked to consider amending the Agreement with Unity Gardens to include the following: • Extend the agreement from 5 years to 15 (keeping in place its termination rights) • Allow electricity to be brought in to the site • Increase the maximum relocation costs from $10,000 to $20,000, dependent on two quotes.