09-13-76 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) He indicated this property was immediately adjacent to a number of commercial properties on Irela: Road. He said they planned to construct .a one story building to be used as a Laughner Cafeteria. He said that Dr. Allen, the petitioner, was planning to widen High Street to a width of 40' at hi own expense. He gave a description of the commercial property surrounding the proposed rezoning. He discussed the reasons why Area Plan had made an unfavorable recommendation. He indicated that Dr. Allen purchased this property from the City at a price of approximately $500 a frontage foot. He requested the Council to update the Land Use and Transportation Plan by granting the rezoning. Council President Parent questioned site plan is not done at this time, being provided. Council Member Ser, the building and machinery would be Council Member Serge asked how many twenty to thirty employees. the number of parking spaces. Mr. Seall indicated the final however, he has been advised that 170 parking spaces were Ie asked for an assessed tax valuation. Mr. Seall indicated worth approximately three quarters of a million dollars. employees they would have. Dr. Allen indicated it would be Council Member Taylor said he would like to hear from the staff of Area Plan as to why this was turned down. Ms. Judy Struder, of Area Plan, indicated the main thing was the Land Use Plan. She indicated the Planning Commission adopted a policy for Ireland Road to cluster commercial development. She indicated they were interested in limiting commercial development on Ireland, and perhaps High Street was a reasonable place to draw the line. Council Member Taylor asked Mr. Farrand to report on the drainage in that area. Mr. Rollin Farra Director of Public Works, indicated that a residence could not afford the cost to take care of th drainage problem. Council Member Adams asked if it could be dealt with in a commercial situation and Mr. Farrand indicated it could. Council Member Horvath indicated that two years ago when Ireland Road started to become commercial he and Council Member Taylor tried to stop the commercialism. He said now the entire strip has gone commercial and as far as he is concerned this is not spot zoning it is an extension of com- mercial property. Council Member Serge made a motion that this ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, Seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Taylor asked Mr. Farrand about the drainage and where the water would go. Mr. Farrand indicated it would flow across Ireland on to the golf course. Council Member Parent in- dicated that the Land Use Plan is not up -to -date in many areas. The motion carried, with Council Member Taylor opposing. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (119 E. MARION ST.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Robert Lee, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said they planned to build a 13,500 square foot structure to be used as a ware house for Value House. He indicated they had received a favorable recommend tion from Area Plan. Council Member Serge asked about the drainage problem at that location. Mr. Lee indicated Mr. Koenig has taken care of this and it will be on the final site plan. Counc Member Parent made a motion that this ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Since there was no one in the Chambers to make the presentation for the rezoning at St. Joseph and Ireland Road, Council President Parent made a motion to continue this hearing until September 27, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $87,334 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, FOR SUBSTANDARD DEMOLITION, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William Gilkey, Director of Human Resources and Economic Development, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said this would provide four inspectors, as well as demolition money for this project. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion that this ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $42,434 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, FOR PREVENTIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS COSTS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William Gilkey, Director of Human Resources and Economic Development, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that this would provide for four officers and the cost of supplies. He said their intention was to put an en- forcement officer in every district. Council Member Serge asked what the officers do when they are not working in the district. Mr. Gilkey indicated they make out reports and do follow up on problems. M R _1