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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1971
<br />REGULAR MEETING - (Cont.)
<br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - (Cont.
<br />ORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68
<br />CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
<br />AS AMENDED.
<br />(Known as Southeast Corner of Dubail Avenue and High Street)
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Attorney Irving J. Smith, with offices
<br />at 806 Tower Building, South Bend, Indiana,represented the petitioners and stated the rezoning
<br />was sought for the purpose of building a residence fcr'9 male and 9 female physically handicapped
<br />young adults, with two parent housecouples. He stated the project is being fostered by the
<br />Sycamores, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana and the Indiana Baptist Association for non - sectarian
<br />aid for such handicapped. He showed a picture of the proposed building which was felt would
<br />enhance the neighborhood adjacent to Studebaker Elementary School. He said such homes are
<br />being erected in other parts of Indiana and the United States and have been approved for this
<br />area by the Council for the Retarded of St. Joseph County. He then introduced Reverend Royce
<br />L. Jones, 1350 Delaware Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, Executive Director of the project.
<br />Rev. Jones stated this home would serve as a place for trainable retarded and handicapped people
<br />to develop skills of cooking, laundry, housekeeping and everyday living under proper supervision.
<br />The proposed home is located only 5 blocks away from the rehabilitation workshop where they are
<br />employed and trained to become productive citizens. Mr. Kowalski and Miss Fanny Grunwald, 227
<br />South Frances Street, South Bend, Indiana, asked why this particular location was chosen and
<br />why such children, who are now living in their own homes, cannot stay at home. Mr. Smith said
<br />these handicapped are not children but young adults who, because their parents have died, or
<br />have retired and can no longer support them, must have a place to live but need training and
<br />proper supervision. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association
<br />asked how the home would be supported. Rev. Jones stated the home will be constructed to the
<br />needs of the physically handicapped and will meet the National Codes set up by H.E.W. He said
<br />the occupants will be supported by trusts, inheritances and State rehabilitation vocational
<br />funds if they are over 21; under 21 years of age they are supported by the County Welfare. He
<br />said as they are gainfully employed they will pay their own room and board and no one living in
<br />this home will add to the tax burden of the City's citizens. Mr. Haselton commented that he was
<br />a teacher and was concerned because he personally had seen young boys accosting and inflicting
<br />physical cruelty on such handicapped persons. He said the area selected is a rough neighborhood
<br />and there is a school directly across the street. Councilman Craven agreed and cautioned the
<br />petitioners that this was a poor location and such handicapped residents are subject to possible
<br />cruelty of young children. Mr. Odell Newburn, Chairman of Model Neighborhood Planning Agency,
<br />stated, rough neighborhood or not, we can no longer continue to run from these spots; we must
<br />rehabilitate these areas. Councilman Reinke asked how many of these homes there were in Indiana.
<br />Rev. Jones commented there were 3 in Indianapolis and one nearly ready for occupation in
<br />LaFayette and others in Elkhart, Gary and Columbus.
<br />Councilman Reinke made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
<br />Councilman Craven. Motion carried.
<br />AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
<br />KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
<br />(Chapter 40, Municipal Code).
<br />(Known as 4004 S. Michigan St. - Veterinary Hospital)
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. The Clerk read the following letter:
<br />THORNBURG, McGILL, DEAHL, HARMAN, CAREY & MURRAY
<br />Attorneys At Law
<br />645 -695 First Bank Building
<br />South Bend, Indiana 46601
<br />COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
<br />County -City Building
<br />South Bend, Indiana 46601
<br />In re: Rezoning Petition of Loyal I. Wilson and Trois W. Wilson
<br />4004 South Michigan Street
<br />Gentlemen and Mrs. Allen:
<br />On behalf of Loyal I. Wilson and Trois W. Wilson, Petitioners of a certain peti-
<br />tion filed September 8, 1971, to rezone from "A" residential to "C" Commercial a
<br />certain parcel of real estate described as Lots Numbered 49 and 50, Chippewa Heights
<br />2nd Addition to the City of South Bend, also commonly known as 4004 South Michigan
<br />Street, South Bend, Indiana, you are hereby requested to dismiss said petition and
<br />terminate any further proceedings requested therein.
<br />For your information, the Area Plan Commission recommended this petition un-
<br />favorably after public hearing held on October 19, 1971.
<br />JCDj r /yg
<br />cc: Loyal I. Wilson
<br />It David 0. Frey, DVN
<br />Very truly yours,
<br />THORNBURG, McGILL, DEAHL,
<br />HARMAN, CAREY & MURRAY
<br />/s/ Jack C. Dunfee, Jr.
<br />Jack C. Dunfee, Jr.
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