09/10/13 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 269 area. The Board members concurred. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the Revocable Permit for the encroachment was denied and the Board recommended the petitioner plant trees and grass instead. DENY REQUEST FOR REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT — 624 SOUTH KALEY STREET Mr. Gilot stated an application for a Revocable Permit for an encroachment has been received from Margarito Gonzalez of Vaquera -Mex, 624 South Kaley Street, South Bend, Indiana 46619, for the purpose of a concrete planter previously installed at the corner of the property, to remain in place. The Fire Department denied this request and stated this installation could cause damage to fire trucks making a right hand turn off of Ford Street, especially if there is snow covering it and it is not visible. The Board noted the dimensions of the concrete obstruction being 13.5" in height and 10 " -12" wide. Mr. Gilot stated that presents a hazard to traffic and pedestrians. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the Revocable Permit for the encroachment was denied and the Board requested the petitioner remove the hazard from the right -of -way in a timely matter. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST /WEST ALLEY BETWEEN FAIRVIEW AND IRVINGTON FROM KALEY STREET TO THE NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY Mr. Gilot indicated that Pablo Gomez, 2624 Fairview, South Bend, Indiana 46614, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced alley. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Solid Waste, Community Investment, and Engineering. Area Plan stated the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right -of -way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. They noted the alley does not appear to provide direct access to any of the adjacent properties and is an unimproved alley that is not in use. The Police Department stated they have no objections; however there are utility poles and overhead lines running the length of this alley that may affect vacation possibilities. Therefore, Mr. Mecham made a motion recommending approval of the request for vacation subject to a utility easement. Ms. Roos seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE STREET — HILDRETH STREET EAST FROM ESTHER STREET TO THE DEAD END Mr. Gilot indicated that Jason Banach, of the Indiana University Real Estate Department, 1800 North Range Road, Bloomington, Indiana 47408, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced street. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Solid Waste, Community Investment, and Engineering. Area Plan stated the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. The vacation would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved persons by means of public way difficult or inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right -of -way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Therefore, Mr. Relos made a motion recommending approval of the request for vacation. Mr. Neal seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND REQUESTS Upon a motion made by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, the following traffic control device was approved: NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign LOCATION: 530S.23 d Street REMARKS: All criteria has been met Upon a motion made by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the following traffic control request was approved: