07-24-72 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 24, 1972 opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. James Roemer, Attorney, 1221 St. Joseph Bank Building, made the presentation for the petitioners, Distillers, Inc., who hope to operate a package liquor store on this site. There is an abandoned service station on the lot at this time, with weeds grown up around it, and it is unsightly. The petitioners are asking that this property be zoned C Commercial and they have presented a site development plant. A public hearing was held by the Area Plan Commission on this rezoning and it was recommended favorably. Mr. Roemer then displayed an artist's concept of the finished building, which will have extensive interior and exterior renovation. They feel that this will improve property values in the area and will be consistent with the commercial operations now in existence. Councilman Szymkowiak asked Mr. Roemer whether there would be any vending machines outside the building which might lead to litter in the area. Mr. Roemer replied that there would be no out- side vending machines. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Mr. Douglas Carpenter, of the Area Plan Commission, made the presentation on this ordinance. The ordinance changes the procedures for rezoning and allows for rezoning subject to a final site development plan to be submitted. It allows for automatic zoning of annexed areas to "A" Residence District, with the Area Plan Commission to submit to the Council a recommended zoning plan for the annexed area within 60 days after notification of the annexation. Councilman Nemeth said that this ordinance was introduced several months ago and was referred to the Area Plan Com- mission for their study and recommendations. There have not been many amendments suggested. Councilman Nemeth made a motion to amend the ordinance which is before the Council by striking everything after the title and substituting therefor a newly proposed amended ordinance. Council- man Parent seconded the motion and it carried. Councilman Nemeth then made a motion to amend the newly presented ordinance as follows: Section 21 -118 (3) after the words public hearing, insert the words "by the Commission ". Section 21 -119 - Delete. Add a new section as follows: "In the case of an amendment proposed and recommended by the Commission, the Council has 60 days in which to adopt or reject said recommendation. If the Council has not adopted or rejected said recommendation within sixty (60) days after the Commission's recommendation, the amendment shall be deemed approved as recommended and the ordinance submitted with the petition shall have the force and effect of law ". Section 21 -120 (4 C 1) insert after the word Council "and the Commission ". Section 21 -120 (4 E 5) insert after the word Council "and the Commission ". Section 21 -122 (c) extend by adding the following ", except that for lots of record in a recorded subdivision building permits may be issued for single family dwelling units ". Councilman Parent seconded the motion to amend and it was carried. Councilman Parent moved that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable as amended, seconded by Councilman Taylor. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS PERTAINING TO THE FIRST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, TRUSTEE FOR LAND TRUST NO. 29 -5083 (127 N. Michigan Street) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney, 300 lst Bank Building,•metde the presentation for the ordinance on behalf of Allan Schrager, Attorney for the businesses who will-be leasing the property. The ordinance involves the issuance of revenue bonds for renovation of the property at 127 N. Michigan Street, under the 9-66 Urban Renewal Plan. The property has been leased to Drumville - Guitarland. The Council passed a resolution approving the project at an earlier meeting. Councilman Nemeth asked Mr. Fedder if copies of the lease and indenture were available and Mr. Fedder replied that copies are on file in the City Clerk's office. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS PERTAINING TO FIRST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, TRUSTEE FOR LAND TRUST NO. 29 -5094. (Southwest Corner, Michigan and Wayne Streets) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. Kenneth Fedder made the presenta- tion for this ordinance, also. This involves revenue bonds for a commercial building under the R -66 Urban Renewal Plan. The building will house the Peanut Shop and a retail shoe store. The bonds will be purchased by a local lending institution. This will put the property back on the tax rolls for the benefit of the entire community. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3000.00 FROM ACCOUNT Q -722, "PROPERTIES - MOTOR EQUIPMENT ", TO ACCOUNT Q -43 "MATERIALS - REPAIR PARTS ", BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Fire Chief Jack R. Bland explained the need for the ordinance. He said that the Council is aware that the Department has had major problems since the first of the year with apparatus. They are trying to repair as much as they can and have almost exhausted the Q -43 account. They are asking that the $3000 be transferred from Account Q -722 "Properties -Motor Equipment ". There was $20,000 in the Motor Equipment Account for the purchase of a new tanker. However, they have repaired an old tanker for $3000 to