05-11-70 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MAY 11, 1970 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - 1962 SECTION 40 AS AMENDED AND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AND,THE ACCOMPANYING MAP THERETO, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BEND ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE USE DISTRICT FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (Lincoln Way West and Chicago 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. Attorney William Voor, Jr, appeared representing the petitioner and the optionee. He said his clients desire the land to build a package liquor store and beauty shop. Mr. Earl Hartman, 1414 N. Sheridan,stated that his property is within twenty feet of the property in question. He read aloud a petition against the zoning of the property by approximately 83 signatures. Mr. Voor also submitted a petition bearing 53 signatures of residents in the area who favor the zoning. Mr. Hartman said there are already 11 bars and liquor stores within a one -mile radius. Mrs. Donald Riddle 1518 N. Sheridan said more traffic at the corner would jeopardize the lives of children crossing the street to attend elementary school. Mrs. Esther Frepan, 1415 North Chicago Street said she objected to a business being placed in this residential areacmd on this corner because of the traffic hazard it would create. She stated this type of business belonged in a shopping center district and this whole area is residential. Mrs. Endre Vadas, 1842 N. Brookfield St., owner of the land said it cost $750.00 to construct the sidewalk. Mr. Douglas Carpenter, a member of the Area Plan Commission, said the Commission recommended the Ordinance unfavorably to the Council because this is a settled residential area, therefore it should stay that way. He said studies show that commercial operations do not always belong on major arterials. Mrs. Robert Davis, 1410 N. Chicago St. said it is difficult for the residents on Chicago Street and other streets to pull out on to Lincoln Way because of the heavy traffic and there was a recent accident on the corner. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion, seconded by Councilman Laven, that the Council portion of the public hearing be continued until May 25, 1970. Motion carried with a show of hands vote. 6 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkwoiak and Palmer) 2 nays (Councilmen Allen and Zielinski) 1 absent (Councilman Wise) There being no further business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Grounds entertained a motion to rise and report to the Council. Councilman Laven so moved, seconded by Councilman Zielinski. Time: 10:00 p.m. Motion carried. Councilman Zielinski made a motion for a short recess, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 10:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: 4s_�I