08-23-71 Council Meeting Minutes

Home Browse Search

REGULAR MEETING August 23, 1971 11 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (Continued) II REPORT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE A report from the Transportation Committee relating to Taxi Cab fares was read. Councilman Laven asked for definition of "gypsy" drivers mentioned in the report. Councilman Grounds stated they are independent drivers with City permits who are in violation of the City Code relating to taxi cabs. Mr. Laven instructed the City Clerk to write a letter to the Board of Works concerning violations committed by these independent drivers and the Clerk agreed to send the above communication. There being no objections, the report was accepted as read. PETITIONS Petition to amend Zoning Ordinance I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana to amend the Zoning Ordinance of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter re- quested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at the extreme Southeast end of the Broadmoor Shopping Center located on Miami Street and Ireland Road in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana. 2. The property is owned by Broadmoor Shopping Center, Inc. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Lots numbered Two Hundred Forty -seven (247), Two Hundred Forty -eight (248), Two Hundred Forty -nine (249), Two Hundred Fifty (250), Two Hundred Fifty -one (251), Two Hundred Fifty -two (252), Two Hundred Fifty -three (253) and Two Hundred Fifty -four (254) as shown on the revised plat of Broadmoor Third (3rd) Section, an addition to the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From "B" Residential Use and "B" Height and Area District To "C" Commercial Use and "C" Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building will be constructed: A McDonald's carry -out hamburger drive -in where hamburgers and soft drinks will be dispensed will be constructed on the premises. 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: 30 off street parking spaces. 7. Attached is a copy of: a.) an existing plot plan showing the property and other surround- ing properties; b.) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c.) site development plan. /s/ William E. Voor, Jr. Petitioner 620 First Bank Bldg., South Bend, Indiana Attorney in fact for Petitioners Petition prepared by: William E. Voor, Jr. Attorney at Law Councilman Grounds made a motion that this petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission for further study, seconded by Councilman Zielinski. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council President Laven entertained a motion to waive the reading of the Committee of the Whole Reports. Councilman Janet S. Allen so moved, seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5328 -71 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 4990 - CHAPTER 40 OF MUNICIPAL CODE (FORMERLY ZONING ORDINANCE 3702) AS AMENDED. (Twyckenham - Edison Road) This ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Reinke moved that the ordinance be passed, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. Ordinance passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak and Zielinski), 0 nays, 2 absent (Councilmen Wise and Palmer).