01-11-54 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR TIEETING ORDINANCE NO. 3955 AN ORDINP2TICE AMETTDIXG ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOMW AS THE Z07IN G ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BM ?D, INDIANA. (North of lot at northeast. interesection of Dunham and Olive Street) JANUARY 11TH, 1954 The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Korpal made a notion for suspension of rules. CounciLroan lluszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. REPORT OF CITY PLAN C9.81ISSION To: Common Council City of South Bend Gentlemen: Petition of Louis Gruszynski and Pelagia Kaniewski for change of zoning of an unplatted tract of land containing 11.88 acres, more or less, fronting on the north side of Lincoln Way West and extending 712 feet west from the centerline of Bendix Drive and extending north to the center line of Elwood Avenue produced. This area is now zoned A residence and -A height and area districts excepting a portion approximately 150 feet on Lincoln Way West and,150 feet on Bendix Drive which is zoned C commercial and D height and area districts. Petitioners ask to have the entire area made C commercial and E height and area districts. This change is recommended as petitioned for, for the reason that land area involved consisting of 11988 acres, more or less, is sufficient area classified as a consolidated shopping district and eventually to adequately serve.the community in an area where no such consolidated shopping districts exist. Very t ruly yours Robert L. Huff, secretary Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Bestle seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 3956 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 C01,11ONLY KITCYPM AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE. (Unplatted tract of land 11.88 acres, Lincolnway West and Bendix Drive) The ordinance was given first - reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Korpal made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - O.nays. The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. REPORT OF CITY PLAN CODMIISSION To: Common Council City of South Bend Gentlemen: Petition of Helen Hennings and south Bend Osteopathic Hospital Inc. for change of zoning of Lots No. 3, 40 50 6, 7 and 8 in Tuxedo Park First Addition from A residence and A- height and area districts to B residence and B height and area districts. These lots -are on the north side of East Jefferson Blvd. between Tuxedo Drive and 25th Street. This petition is recommended for the following reasons: 1. Petitioner, South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, Inc. is a not for profit corporation. 2. The need for additional hospital facilities in the South Bend area is clearly evident; as witness, hospital fund drive for additional facilities. 3. The proposed hospital site is one of ample area grossing 4.5 acres. 40 The location is one of sufficient peace and quiet and area involved is sufficient for adequate setback from Jefferson Avenue traffic and for sufficient area devoted to off - street parking. Petition area is across the street from a zoning district similar to proposed and immediately adjacent on the west to two family residential area. 5. All zoning ordinances are enacted to promote health, safety, and the general welfare, and such is stated in Chapter 147, Acts of 1949, General Assembly. Non - profit hospitals promote the same ends. Very truly yours, Robert L. Huff, Secretary Councilman Hahn made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. Residents in the vicinity of East Jefferson Blvd. between Tuxedo Drive and 25th Street appeared before the Council opposing the proposed zoning change to permit erection of the osteopathic hospital in the 2400 block of East Jefferson Blvd.