06-28-71 Council Meeting Minutes

Home Browse Search

REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1971 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (Continued) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68 CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Ironwood & Scottsdale Addition) F8� 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 John Roper, representing Place and Company, spoke on the rezoning of 26 acres of an undeveloped portion of Scottsdale from residential to "planned residential district" under the City's new A -2 zoning ordinance. The developers propose to build 178 single family units in clusters of two, four and six units. This formation saves space which can be utilized for green or recreational areas. Each hous- ing unit would be individually owned with exterior maintenance and lawn service to be pro- vided for by a'homeowners' association ". The Area Plan Commission recommended the zoning change favorably in April. However, numerous residents of the adjoining Scottsdale section appeared to speak against the change. They contended that the planned development would be multi - family housing and would allow some commercial use of the land. A site plan is not necessary for A -2, but the developer is bound by law to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Attor- ney James Burke, who handed a list of the remonstrators with 390 signatures to the City Clerk, introduced the following remonstrators: Mrs. Lee Reed, 1976 Renfrew Drive, South Bend, Mr. Eugene Breza, 4811 Huntley Court, South Bend, Mr. Maxwell Hartzler, 4816 Huntley Court, South Bend and Mr. Donald Bouffard, 4822 Huntley Court, South Bend. They spoke on the added pro- blems of the overburdened schools, the traffic hazards, the profit gain and the moral obliga- tions of promises. Mr. Andrew Place of Place and Company stated this is something new, fresh, care -free and they are selling quite well throughout the land and that the cluster type dwell- ing would result in'saving costs which would be applied to the buildings. Chairman Grounds entertained a motion for a recess, Councilman Laven so moved, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. Motion carried. Time: 9:17 P. M. The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:30 P. M. Attorney Edward Hilgendorf, 4841 Skye Court, South Bend, stated that the Area Plan Commission was shown different slides from those shown tonite and requested the Council to defeat the bill if Mr. Place was intent on increasing his profits at the expense of the present residents. Councilman Laven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Allen, that the ordinance go to Council as favorable. 4 ayes 3 nays 2 absent (Councilmen Palmer and Zielinski) Motion carried. nRnTNANCR AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING USE OF PORTIONS OF COLUMBIA COURT BY MOTOR VEHICLES This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. The ordinance requests that all vehicular traffic be closed to Columbia Court which is a short narrow street that runs be- tween Michigan and Main Streets alongside the Colfax -Main Municipal parking garage. Mr. Lloyd Taylor, City Engineer, stated this street, sometimes referred to as "Allen's Alley ", has been closed for months and is landscaped as a mini -park to create an atmosphere for pedestrian traffic. City Attorney Shepherd Crumpacker said the ordinance will also be the pattern for the closing of Michigan Street when it becomes a mall in the downtown renewal project. Councilman Allen made a motion,'seconded by Councilman Wise, that the ordinance go to Council as favorable. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND This being the time heretofore set for public.hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. This ordinance was brought up for increase of rates for customers outside the city limits of South Bend. This is a city ser- vice and the people living outside the corporate limits of South Bend paying lower tax rates would pay additional for City services. Councilman Laven made a motion, seconded by Council- man Szymkowiak to amend the ordinance from 120% to 150 %. Motion defeated. Councilman Reinke stated thathe thought 30% was too much of an increase. Councilman Laven made a motion that this portion.of Public Hearing be continued to July 12, 1971, seconded by Councilman Szymko- wiak by reason that all members were not present. Motion carried. 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 Wise so moved, seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried. Time: 10:12 P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: CHAIRMAN