06-12-89 Council Meeting Minutes

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W REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 1989 the Council favorable as amended by substitution. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan Commission gave the staff report. Bill Owen, Valley Engineering Consultants, Inc. 14887 St. Rd. 23 Granger, IN, made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the rezoning is requested to allow the development of 92 condominium units on the mentioned 14.0 acre, more or less, parcel. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend the bill favorable, as amended by substitution, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 29 -89 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAPLE AND PORTAGE ROADS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee met on this bill and recommends it to the Council favorable. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan Commission gave the staff report. Tim Hartzer, Attorney, Parker & Jaicomo, 205 W. Jefferson Blvd., made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the rezoning is requested to allow for the construction of multi - family housing. Glenn Christian, Developer, Sexton Company, 9001 North Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, stated that this rezoning will complete preliminary plans for Hurwich Farm Gardens, a proposed 482 apartment complex. This rezoning is part of a 39 acre site that is to be occupied by 30 two -story apartment buildings that will be gathered around a shallow, man -made lake. The brick apartment units will be equipped with carports and will range in size from standard one - bedroom units to two - bedroom apartments and two - bedroom townhouses. Rental prices will range from $400 to $600 a month. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 12 -89 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 2 -213 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF ORDINANCE AND CODE VIOLATIONS" Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to continue this bill to the June 26, 1989 meeting, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. BILL NO. 38 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $42,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to accept the substitution version of the bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Voorde . The motion carried. Council Member Luecke stated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with no recommendation. Kathryn Baumgartner, Director, Bureau of Housing made the presentation on the bill. She indicated that the review committee of providers of services to the Homeless met to evaluate the $75,128.00 of request which were received by the City in competition for the $42,000.00 available in Emergency Shelter Grant Funds. She also stated that all service providers are required to match the funds provided on a one for one basis. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend the bill favorable, as amended by substitution, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 39 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $600,000.00 OF SECTION 108 LOAN FUNDS, PLUS EARNED INTEREST, FOR USE IN WEST WASHINGTON /CHAPIN REVITALIZATION AREA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Luecke stated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with no recommendation. Council Member Luecke also indicated that with further evaluation that there is no conflict of interest with his employment with South Bend Heritage Foundation and as a voting Member of the Common Council. Elizabeth Leonard, Director, Financial and Program Management Economic Development Department made the presentation on the bill. She indicated that the appropriation will allow the entire $600,000 of Section 108 Loan Funds plus all interest earned for use in the West Washington /Chapin Revitalization Area. These funds will be used for acquisition, relocation, clearance, and loan repayment costs. In addition, all interest earned and /or program income received from these activities must be used to help retire the debt and not used for any other purpose until the loan is repaid. Jack Reed, Administrative Assistant to Mayor Joseph Kernan, spoke in favor of the bill. Ben Tyler, President, West Washington /Chapin Revitalization Association (WWCRP), stated that the West Washington /Chapin area has waited a long time for this project. Carl Works, 1115 W. Thomas St., indicated that he has attended every (WWCRP) meeting since the first one four years ago, said the area is in a state of urban neglect. He stated that WWCRP works hard to improve the neighborhood. Alonzo Watson, Director, South Bend Housing Authority, spoke in favor of the resolution. He indicated that the Housing Authority currently has over 1,100 families on waiting lists for affordable housing. Mrs. Louvenia Cain, 1207 W. Washington, spoke in favor of the bill. Mr. Jeff Gibney, Executive Director South Bend Heritage Foundation, 726 W. Washington, spoke in favor of the bill. He indicated that he is in favor of the revitalization. Dr. Milton Butts, 118 N. Walnut St., spoke in favor of the bill.